Muhammad al-Asghar ibn Ali

Muhammad al-Asghar ibn Ali
محمد الأصغر بن علي
Personal
Died10th of Muharram, 61 A.H. / 10 October, 680 AD
Cause of deathKilled in the Battle of Karbala
Resting placeImam Husayn Shrine, Karbala, Iraq
ReligionIslam
Parents
  • Ali (father)
  • Layla bint Mas'ud (mother)
Known forBeing a companion of Husayn ibn Ali

Muḥammad al-Aṣghar ibn ʿAlī (Arabic: محمد الأصغر بن علي)[1][2] is one of Ali's sons.[3][4][5] There are different mentions about who his mother's name is, such as Layla bint Mas'ud, Umama bint Abi al-As, Warha'[6][7] and Asma bint Umais.[8] Although some sources have not mentioned about his attendance in (the battle of) Karbala, and are actually in doubt about that, there are many sources which consider him among the martyrs of Karbala; and his name is available as martyr in both Shia[9][10] and Sunni sources.[11][12]

He was among the children of Ali and was called Muhammad al-Asghar and was smaller than Muhammad ibn al-Hanafiyya. Muhammad ibn Ali had a hard war with his brother's (Husayn) enemies, and killed many of Kufa's army.[13][14] Eventually, a man from Bani Aban ibn Darim killed him.[15][16][17] The name of Muhammad ibn Ali is available in Ziyarat al-Nahiya al-Muqaddasa, and has been addressed and greeted of Muhammad al-Mahdi.[18]

  1. ^ Names Of Martyrs Who Sacrificed Their Lives At Karbala For The Sake Of The Lofty Principles Of Islam As Mentioned In "Ziyarah Al-Nahiyyah" al-islam.org 5 May 2018
  2. ^ Muhammad Asghar ibn Ali Retrieved 5 May 2018
  3. ^ Karbala: From Beginning to End khabaronline.ir Retrieved 18 April 2018
  4. ^ Ahl Bayt lib.eshia.ir Retrieved 18 April 2018
  5. ^ Is there any complete list about the martyrs of Karbala, children of Imams (peace be upon them), Bani Hashim and except them completely? x-shobhe.com Retrieved 18 April 2018
  6. ^ 18 Brothers of Imam Hussein (AS) who were martyred in Karbala isna.ir Retrieved 17 April 2018
  7. ^ The number of Imam Hussain's (a.s.) brothers who martyred in Karbala old.alef.ir Retrieved 18 April 2018
  8. ^ Muhammad (Asghar) ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) hawzah.net Retrieved 18 April 2018
  9. ^ What are the numbers of Hazrat Ali's children, their names, and their mothers' names? islamquest.net Retrieved 18 April 2018
  10. ^ Muhammad (Asghar) ibn Ali ibnAbi Talib Ashoora.ir Retrieved 18 April 2018
  11. ^ Al-Tabaqat al-Kubra, Vol.3, P.14
  12. ^ History 2 lib.eshia.ir Retrieved 18 April 2018
  13. ^ Muhammad bin Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) tahoor.com Retrieved 17 April 2018
  14. ^ Ostadsalamati arkiw.com Retrieved 18 April 2018
  15. ^ Nafs al-Mahmum, Mohaddith Qomi, Vol. 1, P. 297
  16. ^ Hemaase (epic) of Karbala ghadeer.org Retrieved 18 April 2018
  17. ^ The sons of Amir al-Mo'menin (a.s.) were glory of Imam Hussain (a.s.) farsnews.com Retrieved 18 April 2018
  18. ^ Muhammad bin Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) tahoor.com Retrieved 18 April 2018