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Questions about Zainul
Abideen
Early Life
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Dr. A.S. Hashim, MD
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Definition of Terms in this Slide Show
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Institute of Ahlul Bayt: Refers to the
teachings and discussions by Ahlul Bayt.
This was conducted at:
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•
•
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The house of the Imam
Masjid Al-Nabawi
At or near the Grand Mosque during Haj
Piety-minded: Refers to the many Schools
of thought: Like that of Ibn Abbas, of Ibn
Omar, Jabriah, Qadariyah, Murj’iah, Ahlul
Raa’y, Ahlul Qiyas, etc.
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Chart the lineage of Zainul Abideen.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Son
Son
Son
Son
of
of
of
of
Al-Husain and Shahr Banu
Al-Hasan and Shahr Banu
Al-Husain and Zainab
Ali and Fatima
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Definition of Terms in this Slide Show
•
Institute of Ahlul Bayt: Refers to the teachings and
discussions by Ahlul Bayt. This was conducted at:
•
•
•
•
The house of the Imam
Masjid Al-Nabawi
At or near the Grand Mosque during Haj
Piety-minded: Refers to the many Schools of
thought: Like that of Ibn Abbas, of Ibn Omar,
Jabriah, Qadariyah, Murj’iah, Ahlul Raa’y, Ahlul
Qiyas, etc.
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Who tutored Zainul Abideen in his early
days?
a. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
b. Mainly Al-Husain + Al-Hasan + Zainab +
Others of Benu Hashim
c. Mainly Benu Hashim
d. Harvard University
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Mention 3 out of 5 points that Zainul
Abideen learned about Mu'awiya?
a.
b.
c.
d.
That Mu'awiya had succeeded in cultivating the
loyalties of several Arab tribes, making them his
devotees,
That Mu'awiya had utilized the Quran to his
advantage in Siffin,
a+b+ Mu'awiya had terrorized people in Iraq,
Yemen, and Hijaz, to undermine Ali's government,
a+b+ Mu’awiya was most helpful to the poor and
disadvantaged
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Mention the other 2 out of 5 points that
Zainul Abideen learned about
Mu'awiya?
a. That Mu'awiya had reneged on his treaty
with Al-Hasan
b. a+ how Mu'awiya used subtle ways to win
friends and influence people for taking over
the Khilaafah after Ali was killed.
c. That Mu’awiya expanded deep into India
territory
d. That Mu’awiya embraced Al-Hasan in
governing the Islamic Ummah,
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How close was Zainul Abideen to his
uncle Al-Hasan?
a. Zainul Abideen was close and very fond of
his uncle Al-Hasan,
b. and his questions were answered with the
intent to teach,
c. a+b+ the two were often seen together,
and the young boy eagerly learned from his
uncle,
d. Zainul Abideen was at a distance from his
uncle Al-Hasan,
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Describe the feeling of Zainul Abideen
when Mu'awiya poisoned Al-Hasan
a. It was very bewildering and painful to the
14 year old Zainul Abideen to see his
beloved uncle poisoned!
b. Why do they do it, for wasn't Al-Hasan such
a wonderful man?! Wasn't he the supreme
leader of righteousness?!
c. Wasn't he the Prince of the Youth in
Heaven?!
d. All the above.
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Whom did Zainul Abideen marry?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Zainul Abideen married his beloved cousin, Fatima,
the daughter of Al-Hasan, who was known for her
piety, beauty, and quickness of mind.
Zainul Abideen married Fatima, the daughter of
Al-Abbas
Zainul Abideen married Fatima the daughter of
Hamza
Zainul Abideen married Fatima daughter of Ali
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Before leaving Medina for Kufa, Al-Husain
entrusted the Corpus of Knowledge to Umm
Salama. Who was Umm Salama?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Wife
Wife
Wife
Wife
of
of
of
of
Imam Ali
the Prophet (pbuh)
Abu Bakr
Uthman
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Outline the circumstances of the
beginning of Zainul Abideen's Imamah.
a.
b.
c.
d.
The last thing Al-Husain did on day of Ashuraa was
to bid Zainul Abideen his final salutation and to
confer the Imamah.
Zainul Abideen was suffering at the time from very
high fever and was tormented with thirst, feeling
faint to the point of unconsciousness;
a+b+ and all this was in the middle of the
confusion, turmoil, and agony of the day.
His father, too busy facing the enemy, conferred the
Imamah from a distance.
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Define Imamah.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Imamah is a designation by the Almighty, a
Directive, not subject to election or negotiation.
a+ Prophet Muhammad had already passed the
information about it in several Hadiths.
Imamah means ruling the Ummah by its elected
leaders
Imamah means ruling the Ummah by its elected
Imams.
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Define Ismah.
a. An Imam is Ma'soom, meaning safeguarded
by Allah from a) religious error, b) sin, and
c) forgetfulness.
b. An Imam is safeguarded from Shaitan,
c. An Imam is safeguarded from lying
d. An Imam is safeguarded from aggression.
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List the important consequences of
Karbala upon the Ummah.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Karbala was the means to preserve Islam pure and
unadulterated, just as it was during the times of
Muhammad.
Karbala was to expose the falsehood of Benu
Umayya.
a+b+ Karbala was to preserve Islam for all
generations to come.
a+b+ Karbala was simply a power struggle
between Yazid and Husain.
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Discuss the confrontation between Ibn
Ziyad and Zainul Abideen.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Within a few days of the Karbala massacre the still sick Zainul
Abideen, along with the women and children, were taken to
Kufa to face the governor, Ibn Ziyad.
Ibn Ziyad attempted to intimidate Imam Zainul Abideen but
he was rebuffed strongly.
Questions asked were answered in a sharp manner, by both
Imam Zainul Abideen and Zainab, leaving him speechless.
Ibn Ziyad could have executed them at the time, but he knew
better the extent of his crime. He therefore swallowed his
pride and remained silent. Plus all above
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How was the feeling of the common
man in Damascus immediately after
Karbala?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The common man in Damascus came to celebrate the
occasion that some rebels were defeated.
The common man, however, saw a procession consisting of
women on bare camel's backs, dusty and disheveled, a man in
chains, all of whom preceded by 72 heads on the tips of
spears!
People were shocked at the grotesque scene, a scene you
never like to see nor a scene you can ever forget.
a+b+c+ But soon the people found out that it was the family
of the Prophet and no less. They became outraged.
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Contrast Yazid's court versus that of
the family of Imam Al-Husain.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yazid's court was constructed along the Hellenic style of
government. Its administration, and management, were
Byzantine like.
It showed evidence of opulence, being expensively decorated,
and surrounded by numerous guards. A show of intimidating
power.
Yazid, along with many people in his court were waiting for the
captive family of Imam Al-Husain to arrive.
a+b+c+ Finally, the 72 heads, including that of Imam Al-Husain,
were brought in and laid in the court near Yazid, almost like an
offering. Zainul Abideen, along with the women and children
were unwashed, exhausted, haggard looking, but with an
unforgettable look of indignation and resentment on their faces.
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Discuss the meeting between Yazid and
Zainul Abideen.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Yazid said to Zainul Abideen, "Son of Al-Husain,
your father refused to recognize my throne and
authority..... You have seen what Allah did with
him as a result of it.“
Zainul Abideen retorted by quoting the Holy Quran,
"You are visited with afflictions in this world,
pre-ordained for you.“
a+b+ Then Zainul Abideen added, "May the curse
of Allah be upon those who killed my father.“
a+b+c+ Then he said: You have usurped my rights
and tried to destroy my family.
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What other speeches Zainul Abideen
give?
a.
b.
c.
d.
"O' people! Allah Almighty has especially endowed
us with valor, wisdom, and knowledge.
In the same way Allah has filled the hearts of the
faithful with love for us.
a+b+c+ Not only this, but Allah exalted us to a
higher position in comparison with any other
descendant of Muhammad (pbuh).
a+b+c+ Allah has commanded Yazid to treat us
right.
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Where did Al-Husain's family stay while
they were in Damascus?
a. At first in an unused prison next to the
Palace of Yazid, then moved to befitting
headquarters.
b. In an unused prison far away from the
Palace of Yazid.
c. In befitting headquarters near the Palace.
d. At Yazid’s Palace itself.
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List some of the points Zainul Abideen
mentioned in his speech to the people
in the Mosque.
a.
b.
c.
d.
I am the offspring of the Lord of Mecca and
Medina, and I am the issue of the Lord of Zamzam
and Safa,
I am the lineal descendant of him whose forefather
had lifted in his cloak the Black Stone,
I am the child of the one who mounted the Buraq
and gone through the regions of Heavens
a+b+c+ I am from the progeny of the one who
went up to Sidratul Mun'taha, and whom Allah had
shown the spring-head of the Wahy
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What happened to Sakeena?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Sakeena, the daughter of Imam Al-Husain, died.
a+ She was extremely attached to her father, and
the events were too much for her to take.
a+ She was extremely attached to Imam Al-Husain,
and she died in Karbala.
a+ She was extremely attached to Imam Al-Husain,
and she died in Medina.
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How did Yazid try to shift the blame on
Ibn Ziyad?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It is said that Yazid sensed the grave trouble ahead
of him, for there was a stirring in the society
against his rule.
Yazid apologized to Zainul Abideen, claiming he was
not the cause of the massacre but placed the blame
on his appointee Ibn Ziyad.
Yazid treated them better for the rest of their stay.
a+b+c+ Afterwards, Yazid allowed Imam Zainul
Abideen and family to leave for Medina, escorted
with guards, provisions, and people to take care of
them.
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How old was Zainul Abideen when the
events of Karbala took place?
a.
b.
c.
d.
17
23
31
19
Years
Years
Years
Years
old
old
old
old
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