The first Shahadat in Karbala was bestowed upon Imam Hussain (a.s.)'s son, Ali Asghar (a.s.), a six-month-old infant.
The tragic event occurred during the Battle of Karbala, a pivotal event in Islamic history. The army of Yazid, the Umayyad Caliph, had surrounded Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his followers, denying them water and food.
Ali Asghar (a.s.) was desperately thirsty and his father, Imam Hussain (a.s.), pleaded with the enemy army for water. However, the ruthless soldiers, led by Hurr ibn Yazid al-Riyahi, refused to provide even a drop of water.
In a moment of unimaginable cruelty, an arrow, shot by a soldier named Harmala, struck the innocent infant, causing his immediate death.
The Shahadat of Ali Asghar (a.s.) is a symbol of the immense suffering endured by Imam Hussain (a.s.) and his followers. It serves as a reminder of the importance of fighting for truth and justice, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
