The Martyrdom of Owais e Qarani in the Battle of Siffeen

In the Battle of Siffeen, many of the great companions of the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.) took part and stood up to fight against Mu’awiyah and his supporters under the flag of Amir al-Momineen (a.s.) and attained martyrdom.

          Apart from the companions, even the ‘Tabe’een’ were in large numbers, who fought in the army of Imam Ali (a.s.) against Mu’awiyah and the Syrian Army.

          One of those glorified men who had great love for the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) and his Holy Progeny (a.s.), was Owais e Qarani.

          Owais e Qarani is a renowned person who however could not see the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.), but had extreme love for him and his holiness also had great liking for him.

          He joined the supporters of Imam Ali (a.s.) and stood up for the help and assistance of his holiness.

          ‘One day, Imam Ali (a.s.) was seeking allegiance from people in Kufa, to fight against Mu’awiyah, the fight which was later known as the Battle of Siffeen. A person from the people of Kufa arrived near him and introduced himself as Owais e Qarani. Imam Ali (a.s.) said:

          One day, the Holy Prophet (p.b.u.h.) said to me:

انی أدرک رجلاً من أمتہ یقال لہ''اویس قرنی''، من حزب اللّٰہ و رسولہ ،  یموت علی الشہادة یدخل فی شفاعتہ مثل ربیعة و مضر

‘Indeed, I will meet a person named Owais al-Qarani, he belongs to army of Allah and His Prophet, he will be martyred and on the Day of Resurrection, he will intercede for as many individuals as the members of the tribes ‘Rabea’ and ‘Mudar’ who will enter Paradise.

          Owais took part in the battle of Siffeen and attained martyrdom[1].’’