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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nImam al-Sajjad’s resilience, coupled with the courageous awakening efforts of his aunt, Lady Zaynab (peace be upon her), ensured the eternal remembrance of Ashura. His powerful sermon in the Mosque of Damascus before Yazid, which shook the foundations of tyranny, remains a profound example of his eloquent defiance. As Yazid himself acknowledged, “He is from a household that has been fed knowledge from childhood.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the oppressive climate of the Umayyad and Marwanid rule, Imam al-Sajjad (peace be upon him) adopted a unique cultural strategy of spiritual supplication to guide the bewildered masses. His Sahifa al-Sajjadiyya, a collection of the most eloquent and profound prayers, serves as a timeless spiritual guide, illuminating the path to communion with Allah. Furthermore, his Risalat al-Huquq (Treatise on Rights) meticulously outlines the true essence of human rights, offering a depth unmatched by modern perspectives due to its focus on humanity’s intrinsic nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Imam al-Sajjad’s enduring legacy continues to inspire millions, reminding us of his profound impact on preserving the true teachings of Islam. He was martyred by poison on the 25th of Muharram, 94 AH, at the hands of Walid ibn Abd al-Malik (may the eternal curse of Allah be upon him), and is laid to rest in the sacred Baqi’ cemetery, alongside his uncle Imam Hassan, and his son and grandson, Imam Muhammad al-Baqir and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (peace be upon them all).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 25th of Muharram, marks the solemn anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein, peace be upon him, the fourth infallible Imam and a beacon of guidance for Muslims worldwide. Known by his revered titles such as Zayn al-Abidin (Adornment of Worshippers), Sayyid al-Sajidin (Master of the Prostraters), and al-Sajjad (The Prostrator), his …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":129308,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"no","rop_publish_now_accounts":{"facebook_108372464460192_245495985553329":""},"rop_publish_now_history":[{"account":"facebook_108372464460192_245495985553329","service":"facebook","timestamp":1753083001,"status":"error"}],"rop_publish_now_status":"done","footnotes":""},"categories":[9291],"tags":[1919],"class_list":["post-129307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-religious-events","tag-martyrdom-anniversary-of-imam-al-sajjad"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/shiawaves.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-21-102322-1024x687.png\")
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