Title: Divine Mystery: Did Allah Himself Receive the Soul of Imam Hussain (AS)?
A Sacred Revelation About Imam Hussain’s (AS) Final Moments
In a profound religious discourse, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Sheikh Hossein Ansarian, a prominent seminary scholar, explored a deeply spiritual question: Who received the soul of Imam Hussain (AS)?
Citing narrations from Imam Sadiq (AS), Sheikh Ansarian explained that the final verse of Surah Al-Fajr was revealed in honor of Imam Hussain (AS). Imam Sadiq (AS) further emphasized that this chapter holds a special name in the presence of the Almighty—Surah Al-Hussain.
A Divine Intervention at Karbala
In the sacred moments before Imam Hussain’s (AS) martyrdom, as his noble soul prepared to depart his celestial body, a remarkable divine event unfolded. According to Imam Sadiq (AS), Allah (SWT) did not permit the Angel of Death (Malak al-Mawt) to descend and take Imam Hussain’s (AS) soul. Instead, the Almighty Himself called out with a divine voice in the plains of Karbala:
“O reassured soul, return to your Lord!” (Quran 89:27-28).
Sheikh Ansarian elaborated that this divine call—“My Hussain, come to Me!”—was a testament to Imam Hussain’s (AS) unparalleled spiritual tranquility, even as he witnessed the martyrdom of seventeen members of his family and companions.
The Secret of Imam Hussain’s (AS) Serenity
Despite the immense tragedy unfolding before his eyes, Imam Hussain (AS) remained steadfast, embodying complete submission to Allah’s will. His sacrifice—offering his loved ones in the path of the Almighty—was accepted by Allah (SWT), removing all distress and doubt from his noble heart.
This profound account reaffirms the sanctity of Imam Hussain’s (AS) martyrdom, illustrating the divine honor bestowed upon him in his final moments.