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'''Asadullāh''' (Arabic: {{ia|اَسَدُالله}}) means " | '''Asadullāh''' (Arabic: {{ia|اَسَدُالله}}) means "the Lion of [[God]]", when used about a human implies his courage. This title was used for [[Hamza b. 'Abd al-Muttalib]] and [[Imam Ali (a)]]. | ||
== Hamza == | == Hamza == | ||
{{main|Hamza b. 'Abd al-Muttalib}} | {{main|Hamza b. 'Abd al-Muttalib}} | ||
Hamza, the uncle of the [[Prophet (s)]] was called Asadullah (Lion of [[God]]) and Layth[[Allah]] because of his courage in battles. | Hamza, the uncle of the [[Prophet (s)]] was called Asadullah (the Lion of [[God]]) and Layth[[Allah]]{{Enote|{{ia|It literally is equivalent to "Asad" in Arabic, meaning "the lion".}}}} because of his courage in battles. | ||
According to a [[hadith]] mentioned in historical and hadith sources, it is written on the pillar of [['Arsh]] (throne) that Hamza is AsadAllah wa asad-u Rasul Allah (Lion of God and Lion of the [[Messenger of God (s)]]). | According to a [[hadith]] mentioned in historical and hadith sources, it is written on the pillar of [['Arsh]] (throne) that Hamza is AsadAllah wa asad-u Rasul-e Allah (the Lion of God and the Lion of the [[Messenger of God (s)]]). | ||
In a war cry in the [[battle of Badr]], Hamza called himself Asadullah and Asad-u Rasul | In a war cry in the [[battle of Badr]], Hamza called himself Asadullah and Asad-u Rasul-e Allah. In a [[ziyara texts]] attributed to him, he is saluted using this title. | ||
== Imam Ali (a) == | == Imam Ali (a) == | ||
{{main|Imam Ali (a)}} | {{main|Imam Ali (a)}} | ||
The Prophet (s) also titled Imam Ali (a) as Asadullah and Asad al-Rasul. In some sources, Imam Ali (a) is mentioned as Asadullah al-Ghalib (Lion of God, the Victorious). | The Prophet (s) also titled Imam Ali (a) as Asadullah and Asad al-Rasul. In some sources, Imam Ali (a) is mentioned as Asadullah al-Ghalib (the Lion of God, the Victorious). | ||
[[Shi'a]] consider Asadullah al-Ghalib a title of Imam Ali (a). Some Shi'a | [[Shi'a]] consider Asadullah al-Ghalib a title of Imam Ali (a). Some Shi'a orators and preachers mention Imam Ali (a) as Asadullah al-Ghalib in a prelude to their speeches. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
*The material for this article is mainly taken from {{ia|[[:fa:اسدالله|اسدالله]]}} in Farsi WikiShia. | *The material for this article is mainly taken from {{ia|[[:fa:اسدالله|اسدالله]]}} in Farsi WikiShia. | ||
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Asadullāh (Arabic: اَسَدُالله) means "the Lion of God", when used about a human implies his courage. This title was used for Hamza b. 'Abd al-Muttalib and Imam Ali (a).
Hamza
Hamza, the uncle of the Prophet (s) was called Asadullah (the Lion of God) and LaythAllah[1] because of his courage in battles.
According to a hadith mentioned in historical and hadith sources, it is written on the pillar of 'Arsh (throne) that Hamza is AsadAllah wa asad-u Rasul-e Allah (the Lion of God and the Lion of the Messenger of God (s)).
In a war cry in the battle of Badr, Hamza called himself Asadullah and Asad-u Rasul-e Allah. In a ziyara texts attributed to him, he is saluted using this title.
Imam Ali (a)
The Prophet (s) also titled Imam Ali (a) as Asadullah and Asad al-Rasul. In some sources, Imam Ali (a) is mentioned as Asadullah al-Ghalib (the Lion of God, the Victorious).
Shi'a consider Asadullah al-Ghalib a title of Imam Ali (a). Some Shi'a orators and preachers mention Imam Ali (a) as Asadullah al-Ghalib in a prelude to their speeches.
Notes
- ↑ It literally is equivalent to "Asad" in Arabic, meaning "the lion".
References
- The material for this article is mainly taken from اسدالله in Farsi WikiShia.