Al-Qaim Foundation

Imam Husayn (A.S.) was born in Madina on the 3rd of Sha’ban 4 A.H.

On the day he was born, Allah told the angel Jibraail to go and congratulate
the Prophet (S.A.W.), Imam Ali (A.S.) and Sayyida Fatima Az-Zahra (A.S.).

On the way down from the heavens, Jibraail passed an island where the angel Fitrus was banished to (as a punishment for taking too long in doing something Allah had ordered him to do). His wings had also been taken away. "Where are you going, Jibraail?" Fitrus asked. Jibraail told him he was going to congratulate the Prophet (S.A.W.) and his family on the birth of Imam Husayn (A.S.) "Can I come with you?" Fitrus asked. With Allah’s permission, Jibraail took Fitrus with him. They congratulated the Prophet (S.A.W.). The Prophet (S.A.W.) asked Fitrus to touch the cradle of Imam Husayn (A.S.).

As soon as he touched the cradle, with the permission of Allah his wings were restored. He thanked the Prophet (S.A.W.) When Fitrus returned to the heavens, all the other angels asked him what perfume he had used because there was a fragrance coming from him. Fitrus replied:

"I am the lucky one who has touched the cradle of Imam Husayn (A.S.)."