Habib b. Mudhahir

Muslim dies a Martyr

Amru bin al-Hajjaj began a big attack. Imam Husayn's companions faced the attack and fought bravely.

Muslim bin Ausajah, a companion of the Imam's, was fighting with enthusiasm. Then he was badly wounded and fell over the ground.

Imam Husayn [a] saw Muslim lying on the ground. He and Habib bin Mudhahir attacked Yazeed's Army. They saved Muslim bin Ausajah from them. Muslim was about to die.

Imam Husayn [a] sadly said:

Muslim, may Allah have mercy upon you. I'm giving you good news about the Paradise.

Muslim answered faintly:

May Allah give you good news!

Habib said:

I wish I could listen to your will, but I'll die after you.

Muslim looked at Habib. Then he looked at Imam Husayn [a] and said:

Habib, I ask you to die for Husayn!

By the Lord of Kaaba, I will!