Question No. 3126 31 August 2022 Official answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat) verified سطح محتوا: مقدماتی

Why Did Imam Husayn and Abu al-Fadl Have Different Mothers?

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Abu al-Fadl and Imam Husayn (AS) were brothers, so why didn’t they have the same mother? Aren’t brothers supposed to have the same mom?

Subject category: Ahl al-Bayt and Islamic History Religious Upbringing and Family Religious education

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The mother of Imam Husayn (AS) was Lady Fatima al-Zahra (SA), and the mother of Abu al-Fadl (AS) was Umm al-Banin (SA). Ali (AS) married Umm al-Banin (SA) after the martyrdom of Lady Fatima (SA). Thus, Imam Husayn (AS) and Abu al-Fadl (AS) were brothers through their father.

Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

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The revered mother of Imam Husayn (peace be upon him) was Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her), while the revered mother of Hadhrat Abu al-Fadl (peace be upon him) was Lady Umm al-Banin. After the martyrdom of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her), Hadhrat Ali (peace be upon him) married her. Imam Husayn (peace be upon him) and Hadhrat Abu al-Fadl (peace be upon him) were brothers through their father.

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Why Did Imam Husayn and Abu al-Fadl Have Different Mothers?

The essence and first answer at a glance (60-word summary)

Answer by Master Ali Saei (Abdullah Meshkat)

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