Imam Hussein And The Beggars

Imam Hussein, son of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib, was a famous Imam (Leader) of Islam. He was a grandson of
Prophet Muhammad. Hussein's mother was Lady Fatima, daughter of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be on
them all.)

Hussein had great love for honesty, truth and justice. He was a man of great courage. He proved his
courage and love of Allah at Karbala. In Karbala he made the greatest sacrifice. His sacrifice for the sake
of Islam at Karbala is world famous. You will learn more about it later on.

Hussein was also very well known for his kindness, charity and love for the poor. He lived in Madina.
Madina is a city in Hijaz (now in Saudi Arabia). One day riding a horse, he passed through one of the
streets of Madina. On one side of the street some beggars had gathered in a circle. They were eating
food that they had begged during the day. The beggars saw Hussein passing. They saluted him. Hussein
replied cheerfully. The beggars invited Hussein to join them and eat with them. Hussein came down from
his horse and sat with them. He very politely explained to the beggars that he was from the house of
Muhammad, the Prophet. Therefore, it was forbidden to him to take anything that has been given in
alms (sadqah). Had not alms been forbidden to him he would most willingly have shared their food.

As an alternative, so that they all could sit and eat together, Hussein invited all of them to his house and
eat with him there. All the beggars agreed. They went along with Hussein to his house and took food
with him.

Moral:

1. One should always behave with kindness and love for others - particularly the poor.

2. Not to hurt but always try to respect the lawful wishes of others is a sign of noble character

Imam Hussein Dan Para Pengemis

Imam Hussein, putra Imam Ali bin Abi Thalib, adalah seorang Imam (Pemimpin) Islam yang terkenal. Dia
adalah cucu Nabi Muhammad. Ibu Hussein adalah Lady Fatima, putri Nabi Muhammad (SAW semuanya).

Hussein sangat mencintai kejujuran, kebenaran, dan keadilan. Dia adalah pria yang sangat berani. Dia
membuktikan keberanian dan cintanya kepada Allah di Karbala. Di Karbala ia membuat pengorbanan
terbesar. Pengorbanannya demi Islam di Karbala terkenal di dunia. Anda akan belajar lebih banyak
tentang itu nanti.

Hussein juga sangat terkenal karena kebaikannya, amal dan cintanya kepada orang miskin. Dia tinggal di
Madinah. Madina adalah sebuah kota di Hijaz (sekarang di Arab Saudi). Suatu hari menunggang kuda, ia
melewati salah satu jalan Madinah. Di satu sisi jalan beberapa pengemis berkumpul membentuk
lingkaran. Mereka makan makanan yang mereka minta pada siang hari. Para pengemis melihat Hussein
lewat. Mereka memberi hormat padanya. Hussein menjawab dengan riang. Para pengemis mengundang
Hussein untuk bergabung dengan mereka dan makan bersama mereka. Hussein turun dari kudanya dan
duduk bersama mereka. Dia dengan sangat sopan menjelaskan kepada para pengemis bahwa dia berasal
dari keluarga Muhammad, sang Nabi. Karena itu, dilarang baginya untuk mengambil apa saja yang telah
diberikan dalam sedekah (sadqah). Seandainya sedekah tidak dilarang baginya, dia akan rela
membagikan makanan mereka.

Sebagai alternatif, agar mereka semua bisa duduk dan makan bersama, Hussein mengundang mereka
semua ke rumahnya dan makan bersamanya di sana. Semua pengemis setuju. Mereka pergi bersama
Hussein ke rumahnya dan mengambil makanan bersamanya.

Moral:

1. Seseorang harus selalu berperilaku dengan kebaikan dan cinta untuk orang lain - khususnya yang
miskin.

2. Tidak menyakiti tetapi selalu berusaha untuk menghormati keinginan sah orang lain adalah tanda
karakter yang mulia.