Birth of Imam Hussain (as)

The Master of Martyrs

Imam Hussain (a.s.) was born on the 3rd of Sha'ban in the 4th year of Hijrah. When he was born, the Prophet (PBUH) wept, foretelling his martyrdom in Karbala. Yet, his birth was a time of immense joy for the Ahl al-Bayt. The angel Fitrus, whose wings had been broken, regained them by rubbing them against the cradle of the newborn Imam.

His Divine Role

Imam Hussain (a.s.) is known as 'Sayyid al-Shuhada' (Master of the Martyrs). The Prophet (PBUH) declared, 'Hussain is from me, and I am from Hussain.' He embodied ultimate resistance against oppression. His sacrifice in Karbala remains the eternal heartbeat of Islam, ensuring the survival of the Prophet's religion.

Aamal for 3rd Sha'ban

It is highly recommended to fast on the 3rd of Sha'ban. Believers also recite the Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and the specific supplication for this day taught by Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s.), which begins with sending blessings upon the newborn Imam.