Born 355 A.H.
Died: 436 A.H.
1. But the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) declared his Mastership (Wilayat).
Alas, if his warnings had been profitable for the unjust. 2. He clearly
declared his Mastership (Wilayat) in such a way that no excuse remained for
anyone. 3. And they submitted to him and he deemed him to be the clear
sign of salvation. 4. Indeed, the day of Ghadeer made some people elated and
destroyed some. 5. Their malice was revealed; thus it caused breathing to
stop in the chests and prevented the wail of their malice and jealousy.1
Introduction to the poet
Sayyid Murtada Alamul Huda – owner of two nobilities2 – Abul Qasim Ali
bin Husain bin Moosa bin Muhammad bin Moosa bin Ibrahim bin Imam Moosa
Kazim (a.s.).
He was an Imam of jurisprudence, founder of the principles of
jurisprudence, teacher of scholastic theology, expert of poetry, tradition scholar,
stalwart of debate, leader in language and expert of all Arabic sciences, point of
reference in Quranic exegesis.
In other words, there is no excellence, but that he was having it. In addition
to that his lineage was impeccable and he was imbued with prophetic fragrance
and Alawite excellence and also his services and efforts in exaltation of Shia
religion, to which all Imamiyah are thankful, added to his excellence. Due to this
his good name and eternal greatness has remained etched in history.
Among these merits are his important books and writings; which have been
used by scholars of religion at all times.
His praises
In Tatmeem Yateematut Dahar,3 Thalabi says:
“Today, majesty and nobility, knowledge and literature, excellence and
leadership end with Sayyid Murtada of Baghdad. He has composed extremely
beautiful verses.”
It is mentioned in Tarikh Ibne Khallikan:4
“He was a leader in scholastic theology, literature and poetry; and has
writings according to Shia faith and fundamentals of religion.”
His teachers and from whom he has narrated
Among them being:
1. Shaykh Mufeed Muhammad bin Muhammad Noman (d. 412 A.H.).
2. Husain bin Ali bin Babawayh, brother of Saduq.
3. Shaykh Saduq, Muhammad bin Ali bin Husain bin Babawayh Qummi (d. 381 A.H.).
Students
Among them being:
- Shaykhut Taifah, Abu Ja’far Tusi (d. 460 A.H.)
- Sharif Abu Yaala Sallar bin Abdul Aziz Dailami.
- Abu Salah Faqih bin Najm Halani, successor of the Sayyid in Halab.
- Qaazi Abdul Aziz bin Barraj Tarabulisi (d. 481 A.H.).
- Sharif Abu Yaala Muhammad bin Hasan bin Hamza Jafari (d. 463 A.H.).
- Shaykh Abul Maali Ahmad bin Qadama.5
Birth and death
Sayyid Murtada was born in Rajab, 355 A.H. and he passed away on
Sunday, 25 Rabiul Awwal, year 436 A.H.
He was buried the same night in his house. Later, his last remains were
transferred to Kerbala and buried in his family cemetery as mentioned in
Umdatul Talib.6
His grave in Kerbala is famous like the graves of his father and brother,
Sayyid Razi.