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Aṣḥāb al-Kisāʾ, lit. Companions of the Cloak are those persons who were given place by the Prophet (s) under his cloak when the al-Tathir Verse revealed to him. Ashab al-Kisa' are the Prophet (s), Imam Ali (a), Fatima (a), Imam al-Hasan (a), and Imam al-Husayn (a). They are also known as Al 'Aba, Ashab al-Kisa', Al al-Kisa', and al-Khamsa al-Tayyiba (the pure five). This event shows the excellence of Ashab al-Kisa over others and that these five persons are "the best of people" and "the most generous of all creation and most honourable among them before God".
The reports which have been related by Shi'a about Hadith of al-Kisa' prove that Ashab al-Kisa' are five: The Prophet (s), Imam Ali (a), Fatima (a), Imam al-Hasan (a), and Imam al-Husayn (a). According to these reports, Umm Salama asked the Prophet (s) to join them, but he (s) did not allow her.
In a hadith, Imam al-Sadiq (a) expressly says, "Ashab al-Kisa' who are the most generous and most honourable of all creation before God are five". The Imam then lists their names.
In supplications for Ziyarahs, Imam al-Husayn (a) is called the Fifth of Ashab al-Kisa'.
The Prophet (s) excluded the address of the Verse of Tathir to five persons......
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- Arba'in of Imam al-Husayn (a) «The 20th of Safar, commemorating the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a). According to reports, the Captives of Karbala visited his grave on this day, and Imam al-Hasan al-'Askari (a) counted the Ziyarat of Arba'in among the signs of a true believer.»
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- Al-Luhuf ala qatla l-tufuf (book) «A famous Shi'a maqtal by Sayyid b. Tawus describing the events of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam al-Husayn (a). It is known for its concise style and widespread use in mourning literature.»
- Ya la-Tharat al-Husayn «A slogan meaning "O avengers of Husayn," historically used in uprisings seeking revenge for Imam al-Husayn (a). It is also reported in Shi'a traditions as a slogan associated with Imam al-Mahdi (a) and his supporters.»
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Today Thursday, 13 August, 2026 / 29 Safar, 1448
- 2023 CE - The second terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh Holy Shrine.
- 203 AH – Imam al-Rida (a) (b. 148/766) was martyred by the poisoned fruit al-Ma'mun gave him. This happened on the last day of Safar which would be whether 29 or 30 of Safar. (September 5, 818)
- 1286 AH – Demise of Husayn 'Ali Tuysirkani (June 10, 1869 CE)
- 1394 AH – Demise of Sayyid 'Ali Burqi'i Radawi Qummi (March 24, 1974 CE)
- 1437 AH – Demise of Ahmad Munzawi (December 12, 2015 CE)
- 1437 AH – Nigerian army attacked the Shiite Husayniyya Baqiyyat Allah, in Zaria, killed many people who were mourning for Imam al-Rida (a) (December 12, 2015 CE)
