read

Chapter 20: Knowledge Of The Angels About The Martyrdom Of Imam Al-Husayn ('A)

Tradition 1: Imam As-Sadiq (‘a) said: When Imam Al-Husayn ('a) was born, Allah ordered Jibra’il to descend to the earth with a thousand angels to congratulate Allah's Messenger (S) on behalf of Allah and himself.

On his way, Jibra’il descended on an island where an angel, Futrus lived. Futrus was a carrier of the Throne.

Once he had delayed carrying out an order of Allah so his wings were broken and he was thrown on this island. He continued worshipping Allah on that island for six hundred years, after which Imam Al-Husayn ('a) was born.

Futrus asked Jibra’il, “Where are you going?”

“Allah has blessed His Eminence, Muhammad (S) with a blessing and I have been sent to congratulate him on behalf of Allah and myself.”

“Please Jibra’il! Take me with you. Perhaps the Prophet will intercede for me.”

So, Jibra’il carried Futrus and when they arrived, Jibra’il congratulated the Prophet on behalf of Allah and himself, and then informed him about Futrus. Allah's Messenger (S) told Jibra’il to bring Futrus inside.

After Futrus was brought inside, he informed the Prophet of his situation, who prayed for him and said, “Rub your wings on this newborn child and you will revert to your original position.”

Futrus rubbed his wings on Imam Al-Husayn ('a) and began ascending the heavens.

As he was ascending, he said, “O Allah's Messenger (S)! Indeed, your Ummah will soon kill him. Indeed, as my recompense to him, I will convey to him the Ziyarah and salutations of all those who perform his Ziyarah or salute him.” Then Futrus ascended to the heavens.