Majma' ibn Abd Allah al-A'idhi (r.a.)
Companion of Ali (a), The Devout Tabi'i
A veteran companion of Imam Ali (a) and Imam Husayn (a), he fought valiantly alongside his son and companions.
- Born
- Unknown
- Died
- 10 Muharram 61 AH (680 CE), Karbala
- Cause of death
- Martyred in the collective assault on the Day of Ashura.
Background and Devotion
Majma' ibn Abd Allah al-A'idhi was a highly respected Tabi'i and a loyal companion of Imam Ali (a), having previously fought alongside him in the Battle of Siffin. He belonged to the Madhlij tribe. His deep-rooted loyalty to the Ahl al-Bayt (a) led him to leave Kufa with his son, 'A'idh, to join Imam Husayn (a) on his way to Karbala. According to resources available on Al-Islam.org, Majma' provided crucial intelligence to Imam Husayn (a) regarding the hostile situation in Kufa, explaining that while the hearts of the people were with him, their swords were drawn against him.
Role at Karbala
Despite his advanced age and the grim reality of the situation, Majma' stood firm in his resolve. He and his son were integral parts of the Imam's camp. On Ashura, Majma' joined forces with Amr ibn Khalid, Jabir, and Sa'd.
Martyrdom
The group launched a fierce, unified attack during the early stages of the battle. Surrounded by the vast Kufan army, they fought with unmatched valor. After being briefly rescued by Al-Abbas (a), the severely wounded group of companions made their final charge and were martyred together. His son, 'A'idh, also achieved martyrdom on that fateful day. Majma' is explicitly honored in the sacred Ziyarah of the Martyrs.