Father William Nekhla: I'm Willing to Write a Book on Imam al-Sajjad

(Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - The sponsor of the diocesan in Surre, Lebanon, father William Nekhla, expressed his willingness to participate in the Sejjadian Hymns Conference by writing a book on the human rights that Imam al-Sajjad (Peace Be Upon Him) laid out.

He said that he is eager to visit the holy shrines in Iraq, especially the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine. He said further that Imam Hussain has a great standing in Christians, especially there are common factors between Imam Hussain and Jesus, such as grievance and fighting injustice.

The Imam Hussain Holy Shrine invites all writers and intelcia to write a book or a research on Imam Es-Sejjad and send them at trl@imamhussain.org.

Ali ibn Husayn (approximately 6 January 657 – 20 October 713) known by the honorific Zayn al-Abedin (The Jewel of The Worshippers), occupies a prominent position in Islam. He is also referred to as Imam al-Sajjad (The Prostrating Imam) and Sayyid as-Sajjadīn wa Raki‘in (Leader of Those who Prostrate and Bow). A great-grandson of Muhammad, he embodied the same virtues as his great-grandfather such as knowledge, eloquence, courage, generosity, and forbearance. Imam Sajjad was the son of Imam Husayn (the third Shia Imam) and Shahrbanu (the purported daughter of Yazdegerd III, the last Sassanian King of Persia). Shias recognize him as the 4th Imam and one of the divinely chosen successor to Muhammad. A member of the Ahl al-Bayt, Imam Ali ibn Husayn devoted his life to teach people about various subjects by splitting the fountain of knowledge and wisdom. He is known for starting the re-establishment of the school of the Muhammad in Medina. And is seen as highly influential figure and revered by millions around the globe.

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