DEDICATION

 I dedicate this study to Imām al-Husayn, peace be on him. For he is the conscience of the Muslim community and pioneer of its dignity and awareness. He is the father of the free and lord of martyrs. He has occupied a high social position. This study is about his son, Imām Zayn al-‘Ābidin, peace be on him, who has filled the world with his virtues, his knowledge, and his piety.

“Surely Allah chose Adam and Noah and the descendants of Abraham and the descendants of Amran above the nations. Offspring, one of the other; and Allah is Hearing, Knowing.” Qur’ān (3: 33 -34) “Allah only desires to keep away the uncleanness from you, O people of the House, and to purify you thoroughly.” Qur’ān (33: 33)“Say: I do not ask of you any reward for it but love for my near relatives; and whoever earns good, We give him more of good therein; surely Allah is Forgiving, Grateful.” Qur’ān (53:23)