Ubaydullah ibn Yazid al-Abdi
Martyr of Karbala, Al-Abdi
The brave son of Yazid ibn Thubayt al-Abdi who, alongside his father and brother, journeyed to Karbala and sacrificed his life for Imam Husayn (a.s.).
- Born
- Basra, Iraq
- Died
- 10 Muharram 61 AH
- Cause of death
- Martyred in the Battle of Karbala
Dedication to the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.)
Ubaydullah ibn Yazid al-Abdi, alongside his brother Abdullah, accepted their father's call to join Imam Husayn (a.s.) in his stand against tyranny. Fleeing the oppressive environment of Basra under Ubaydullah ibn Ziyad's control, they successfully reached the Imam in Mecca.
Sacrifice at Karbala
Ubaydullah marched with the caravan of Imam Husayn (a.s.) towards Kufa and ended up in the desert of Karbala. On the 10th of Muharram, he was among the companions who fought in the first attack of the Umayyad army. His sacrifice is a testament to the profound loyalty the Shia of Basra held for the Imam. Historical citations are available at Al-Islam.org.