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He was defeated by [[Mukhtar al-Thaqafai]], and his head was cut off. | He was defeated by [[Mukhtar al-Thaqafai]], and his head was cut off. | ||
=The Genealogy of Shimr= | =The Genealogy of Shimr= | ||
Abu Sabigha Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan was one of the [[Followers]] and chiefs of the tribe of [[Hawazin]] from the clan of Banu ‘Amir b. Sa’sa’a and the family of Dibab b. Kilab. This is why in some sources he is called ‘Amiri, Dibabi, or Kilabi. Shimr’s birth date is not known. | Abu Sabigha Shimr b. Dhi l-Jawshan was one of the [[Followers]] and chiefs of the tribe of [[Hawazin]] from the clan of Banu ‘Amir b. Sa’sa’a and the family of Dibab b. Kilab. This is why in some sources he is called ‘Amiri, Dibabi, or Kilabi. Shimr’s birth date is not known. | ||
At first, Dhu l-Jawshan did not accept the Prophet’s (s) to Islam, but after the conquest of Mecca, when polytheists surrendered themselves to Muslims, he converted to Islam. | His father’s (i.e. Dhu l-Jawshan) name was Shurahbil b. A’war b. ‘Amr. Different explanations have been given as to why he was called Dhu l-Jawshan (the owner of the armor) including that he was the first Arab man who put on armor, and this armor was given to him by the Persian king. | ||
Shimr’s mother is mentioned in the sources as an impious woman who committed adultery when she was shepherding, an incident that led to | At first, Dhu l-Jawshan did not accept the Prophet’s (s) call to Islam, but after the conquest of Mecca, when polytheists surrendered themselves to Muslims, he converted to Islam. | ||
Shimr’s mother is mentioned in the sources as an impious woman who committed adultery when she was shepherding, an incident that led to the conception of Shimr. | |||
=Shim’r Religious Shift= | =Shim’r Religious Shift= | ||
Shimr was one of the companions of [[Imam Ali]] (a), who helped him in the [[Battle of Siffin]]. But later he turned away from the Imam (a) and became a staunch enemy for him and his family. | Shimr was one of the companions of [[Imam Ali]] (a), who helped him in the [[Battle of Siffin]]. But later he turned away from the Imam (a) and became a staunch enemy for him and his family. | ||