ZUHAIR BIN QAIN BAJLI

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        Zuhair was a renowned personality of Koofa who was martyred in Kerbala. At start, he was a follower of Uthman but later on he had the honour of getting martyred in the leadership of Imam Hussain (A.S). In 60 A.H, when Imam Hussain (A.S) was travelling towards Koofa, Zuhair was also returning after performing pilgrimage. Zuhair did not want to meet Imam Hussain (A.S), but somehow at a resting place he had to make a stay when the caravan of Imam (A.S) was also there. Imam Hussain (A.S) sent someone near him. At first, Zuhair showed negligence but his wife persuaded him to see what Imam (A.S) was saying. Zuhair went near Imam Hussain (A.S) and the words of Imam (A.S) converted him. He and his wife joined the caravan of Imam Hussain (A.S). When the army of Hur tried to stop the caravan of Imam (A.S), Zuhair went to talk with them. He also suggested to fight with them but Imam Hussain (A.S) did not accepted his suggestion. On the night of 10th Moharram, Zuhair was one of those who reiterated their support to Imam (A.S) in their speeches. He said,' If I'm killed thousand times and then made alive, I will not stop supporting the son of the Prophet (S.A.W). On 10th Moharram, Zuhair was the commander of the right wing of the army of Imam Hussain (A.S). He was the first one to go to the battlefield to advise the enemy. Shimr(L.A) fired an arrow towards him which ended his talk. On the noon of Aashoora, Zuhair was standing in front of Imam Hussain (A.S) alongwith Saeed bin Abdullah. After the prayer, he went to the battlefield and fought bravely. He fought with a sword and got martyred. Imam (A.S) came near him. Imam Hussain (A.S) prayed for Zuhair and cursed his murderers.