The Symbolic Birth and Unwavering Loyalty of Abbas bin Ali - Maulana Syed Muhammad Rizvi

- Birth anniversary celebration: Blessings invoked for Abbas bin Ali, lion of Ali, commander of Husayni forces, and beloved uncle of Sakina. - Imam Husayn's description of the benefits of following Ahlul Bayt: Allah's love, benefit in the afterlife, acceptance of deeds. - Abbas as embodiment of true believer: Imān + action - Symbolic birth of Abbas following Husayn's - Abbas's title "Qamar Bani Hashim": Symbolizes his energy from Husayn, analogous to moon's light from the sun. - Basharat of Abbas's birth: Given to Umm Banin, symbolizing Abbas and his three full brothers. - Abbas as Al-'Abdu 'Ṣāliḥ: His submission to Allah and obedience to Imam. - Importance of 'abdiyyat: Submission to Allah's will, reflected in Abbas's actions at Karbala. - Abbas's miracles: Story of a cured child at the shrine of Hazrat Abbas. - Discussing how Abbas's character represents the peak of loyalty and submission. Wiladat of Hazrat Abbas February 13th, 2024