V: Imam Hussein’s BirthdayCelebration

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The Holy Prophet himself conducted Imam Hussein (AS) religiousceremonyand performed the following actions.
Announcement of Prayer and Proclamation for Performing the Prayer
The Holy Prophet PBUH embraced Imam Hussein (AS)passionately and utteredthe announcement of prayer in his right ear and proclamation for performing the prayer in his left ear. It is narrated that “thisaction protects the newborn infant against execrable devil.”
Hussein (AS) heard the sound of hisancestor, the Holy Prophet PBUH, as the first sound.He was also the first one who turned towards Allah and called people to worship Allahthrough the hymn of‘‘Allah is the greatest and there is no God but Allah.”

The Holy Prophet PBUHeducatedhim the essence of faith and reality of Islam in such a case that they became the main part of his life and fascinated him in all aspects. Then, hefought in the cause of Allahand scarified everything to make these words valuable, prevail all the forces of good and peace, and destroy the signs of ignorancerenegation-that was trying to extinguish the light of Allah.
Nomination
The Holy Prophet nominated him “Hussien” as he nominated his brother “Hassan”. According to the historians, Arab tribe failed to recognize these names during ignorant era and the Holy Prophet PBUH nominated them throughdivine inspiration.
This holy namebecame a proper name for that true nature whichspreadknowledge and widespread belief among mankind. Moreover, its memory spread to all the world’s languages and people were fascinated, ashe became a slogan for all the excellent modelsand every scarifying based on truth and justice.
UnrealNarrations
Some historical sources and news mentioned various reports about Imam Hussein’s nomination (AS) which are not lack of claims.
1.According to Hani ibn Ali’s narration,Imam Ali (AS) said when Hassan was born the Holy Prophet PBHU came and said what is my son’s name? I responded, I nominated him“Harb”hesaid he is “Hassan”. As Hussein was born, the Holy Prophet PBUH came and said what is my son’s name? I answered“Harb”he answered he is “Hussein” and when the last one was born the Holy Prophet PBUH came and said what is my son’s name? I said “Harb” he respondedhe is Muhssen.
We believe that this narration is not valid.
1) The progenyof prophet’sconduct consists of following Islamic beliefs and
applying its provisions. Islam also abominates nomination based on ignorant
nominationwhich displays mental deficiency and degeneracy. Moreover
“Harb”is a proper name of Umayyad dynasty’s ancestor whois delegate of
oppressive and revengefulagainst Islam. Then, howcould Imam (AS)
nominate them in such a way?
2) The Holy Prophet’s PBUH nomination phenomena of his first tribe by name
ofHarb leads to avoid others nomination the same.
3) According to the historians, “Muhssen” was not born during the Holy
Prophet PBUH lifetime, but he was born after he passed away.
Consequently, it is nothing more than a claim and not true.
2.Based on “Ahmad ibn Hanbal’s”document, Imam Ali (AS)narrated when
“Hassan” wasborn, I nominated him”Hamza”, his uncle’s name, and when“Hussein”was born I nominated him “Jafar” my brother’s name. Then, the Holy Prophet PBUH called me and said “Allahordered me to change their names andnominate them Hassan and Hussein.
This narration is as weak as the previous one, because the historians believe that their nomination tookplace shortly after their births, and no one has mentioned based on Ahmmad’s narration.
3. Considering Tabarani’s document, Imam Ali (AS) narrated “When Hussein was born,I nominated him “Jafar”, my brother’s name. Then, the Holy Prophet PBUH called me and ordered me to nominatehim“Hussein”.
The weakness of this narration is the same as previous ones. Because, Imam Ali (AS) did not outstrip the Holy Prophet PBUH nomination and-according to the documents- he nominated him “Hussein” and the progeny of prophet have consensus.
Aqygheh: Sacrifice Offering on the Seventh Day of a Newly-born Child
Seven days after the birth of his grandchild, the Holy Prophet PBUH ordered toscarify a sheep and distributed to the poor. In addition, he orderedto give its leg to obstetrician. In fact,Islam has legislation in the field of charity and beneficence.
Imam Hussein’s Head Shave
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) ordered to shave his hair and almsgivesilver to the poor based on itshis hair equiponderant, its weight was one and a half Dirham.In terms of what is come in the Holy Prophet’s saying, he ordered to rub his head witha perfume mixture of saffron and other compound and prohibited fromrubbing child’s head with blood as it was popular in the ignorantera.
Circumcision
The Holy Prophet PBUH ordered his household to circumcise the baby on the seventh day. Moreover, he encouraged the circumcision of the infant in this age as it is ritually purer.