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| Companion of = [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]] | | Companion of = [[Imam al-Husayn (a)]] | ||
| Lineage = | | Lineage = [[Al-Bajila tribe]] | ||
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| Hometown = [[Kufa]] | | Hometown = [[Kufa]] | ||
| Death/martyrdom= | | Death/martyrdom= [[61]]/680 | ||
| Cause of Death/martyrdom = | | Cause of Death/martyrdom = Martyred in the [[Event of 'Ashura]] | ||
| Burial place = | | Burial place = [[Karbala]] | ||
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'''Zuhayr b. Qayn al-Bajalī''' ({{iarabic|Arabic: زهیر بن قین البجلی}}) was a senior member of the al-Bajila tribe based in [[Kufa]]. He was known in Kufa and his tribe as a noble and brave man. He was highly respected in virtue of his attendance in many battles and conquests. In some sources, Qayn—Zuhayr's father—is mentioned as one of the [[companions of the Prophet (s)]]. Zuhayr was a companion of [[Imam Husayn (a)]] and a high-ranking member of his army who was martyred in the [[event of Ashura]] in [[Karbala]]. | '''Zuhayr b. Qayn al-Bajalī''' ({{iarabic|Arabic: زهیر بن قین البجلی}}) was a senior member of the [[al-Bajila tribe]] based in [[Kufa]]. He was known in Kufa and his tribe as a noble and brave man. He was highly respected in virtue of his attendance in many battles and conquests. In some sources, Qayn—Zuhayr's father—is mentioned as one of the [[companions of the Prophet (s)]]. Zuhayr was a companion of [[Imam Husayn (a)]] and a high-ranking member of his army who was [[Martyrdom|martyred]] in the [[event of Ashura]] in [[Karbala]]. | ||
==Zuhayr's life before the event of Karbala== | ==Zuhayr's life before the event of Karbala== | ||
Zhuayr was an advocate of [['Uthman b. 'Affan]]. In 60 | Zhuayr was an advocate of [['Uthman b. 'Affan]]. In [[60]]/680), Zuhayr and his wife, who were returning from [[hajj]] pilgrimage to Kufa together with their relatives and fellows, met [[Imam Husayn (a)]] and his companions in a resting area on the way, called Zarud. Imam Husayn (a) and his companions were also on their way to Kufa. According to Daynawari, the meeting occurred in Zarud resting area. | ||
Imam Husayn (a) sent someone to Zuhayr and asked him to set up a meeting. Zuhayr was first reluctant to meet the Imam (a), but when his wife, Daylam or Dalham, the daughter of 'Amr, encouraged him to do so, he went to Imam Husayn (a). The meeting changed the course of his life. After the meeting, he happily went back to his family and friends, and had his camp and stuff moved near Imam Husayn (a)'s camp. | Imam Husayn (a) sent someone to Zuhayr and asked him to set up a meeting. Zuhayr was first reluctant to meet the Imam (a), but when his wife, Daylam or Dalham, the daughter of 'Amr, encouraged him to do so, he went to Imam Husayn (a). The meeting changed the course of his life. After the meeting, he happily went back to his family and friends, and had his camp and stuff moved near Imam Husayn (a)'s camp. | ||