Abstract:
The impacts of the Husayni epic not only put Yazid ibn Muawiyah under pressure from public opinion but also became problematic for other oppressive rulers throughout history; to the extent that some individuals have risen in revolt by emulating this epic. Today, enemies are attempting to reduce the impacts of the Husayni epic by creating doubts. Creating doubts regarding the manner of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain's infant child in the event of Karbala is among these efforts. This research, using a descriptive-analytical method and utilizing library resources, aims to examine how Imam Hussain's infant child was martyred in historical sources and various Maqatil (accounts of martyrdom) and responds to the doubts raised by opponents. Based on the findings of this research and according to reports describing the manner of the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Asghar (peace be upon him), many of the raised doubts are invalid, and others have reasoned and solid answers. In conclusion, the fact of the infant's martyrdom is indisputable, and his thirst, the request for water for him, and the arrow striking his throat are possible occurrences.
Machine summary:
Creating doubts regarding the manner of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain(s) infant child during the event of Karbala is among these efforts.
The present research, using a descriptive-analytical method and library resources, aims to examine the manner of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain(s) infant child in various historical sources and Maqatil (books of martyrdom) and responds to the doubts raised by opponents.
Based on the findings of this research and according to reports that describe the manner of the martyrdom of Ali al-Asghar(as), many of the doubts raised are not valid at all, and others have reasoned and documented PhD in Islamic History and Civilization from Maaref University, Qom; awleya5tan@yahoo.
The Martyrdom of the Infant Child Based on Historical Documents The story of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain(as)'s infant child has been recounted by early Shia and Sunni historians, including Sheikh Mufid, Yaqubi, Tabari, Abul-Faraj al-Isfahani, and the Maqtal writers and medieval historians of both sects, such as Ibn Tawus, Sibt ibn al-Jawzi, Khwarazmi, etc.
Sayyid ibn Tawus, while describing the martyrdom of the child beside the tent during prayer, also fully narrates the second report and even considers it more reasonable than the first; because at the time when the Imam was engaged in battle, the time and circumstances were not suitable for saying farewell to the child.
Based on the acceptance of the report of the child's martyrdom during the Imam's( farewell, which most sources have narrated, no room remains for raising any of the aforementioned doubts.
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