HUNZALA BIN AS'AD SHABAMI
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He is one of the martyrs of
Kerbala whose name also appears in 'Ziarat -e-Nahya-e-Muqaddisa'. He belonged
to Koofa and Shabam was a clan of Hamdanis. He was a brave man, a renowned
Shia and a teacher of Holy Quran. When Imam (A. S) reached Kerbala, he
also reached there. He was one of the last ones who were alive near the
end. He protected the Holy Imam (A.S) against the arrows. Sometimes he
talked to the enemies to stop them. After many companions were martyred,
Hunzala seeked permission to fight and got martyred.