✡️ Shimr ibn Dhi’l-Jawshan — The Special Envoy of the Jews
1️⃣ #Shimr_ibn_Dhil_Jawshan should be regarded as an infiltrator from the camp of #Sham (Damascus) into Kufa and a loyal agent of #Banu_Umayyah. When Shimr, along with some of his men, stormed the tents, Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) cried out:
👈 “O followers of the household of Abu Sufyan! If you do not have religion and do not fear the Day of Judgement, then at least be free men in your worldly life!”
2️⃣ Later, Shimr sought to justify all his heinous actions by claiming he was “just following orders.” Considering how he rose to power during the events of #Karbala and his savage conduct on the day of #Ashura, there is no doubt that by “following orders” he meant instructions directly issued from #Sham.
3️⃣ Another clue that further confirms Shimr’s role as Sham’s special envoy is his strategic presence at every critical turning point in Karbala — especially during moments when mercy or respect could have been shown. Shimr’s role in intensifying the tragedy of Ashura was unique and pivotal.
4️⃣ Taken together, historical accounts indicate that Shimr was a special emissary sent from Sham with a secret mission. This special role was so apparent that even the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) regarded Shimr with a distinct perspective among all the other brutes present at Karbala.
5️⃣ According to historical reports, Shimr was the only person in Kufa known to wear a ‘Taylasan’ (a specific cloak). It is recorded that when Anas ibn Malik saw a group wearing Taylasans in Basra, he immediately recalled the #Jews_of_Khaybar.
6️⃣ Beyond this, Shimr’s father’s name was #Sharahbil [which, like Shimr’s own name, appears to be a Hebrew name], and ‘Dhi’l-Jawshan’ is merely a title. Therefore, it is even possible to consider Shimr as one of the #Jewish_residents_of_Kufa.
✅ Jewish Studies Center at Eitaa:
🇮🇷👉 @jscenter
✅ @rahyafte_en
1️⃣ #Shimr_ibn_Dhil_Jawshan should be regarded as an infiltrator from the camp of #Sham (Damascus) into Kufa and a loyal agent of #Banu_Umayyah. When Shimr, along with some of his men, stormed the tents, Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) cried out:
👈 “O followers of the household of Abu Sufyan! If you do not have religion and do not fear the Day of Judgement, then at least be free men in your worldly life!”
2️⃣ Later, Shimr sought to justify all his heinous actions by claiming he was “just following orders.” Considering how he rose to power during the events of #Karbala and his savage conduct on the day of #Ashura, there is no doubt that by “following orders” he meant instructions directly issued from #Sham.
3️⃣ Another clue that further confirms Shimr’s role as Sham’s special envoy is his strategic presence at every critical turning point in Karbala — especially during moments when mercy or respect could have been shown. Shimr’s role in intensifying the tragedy of Ashura was unique and pivotal.
4️⃣ Taken together, historical accounts indicate that Shimr was a special emissary sent from Sham with a secret mission. This special role was so apparent that even the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) regarded Shimr with a distinct perspective among all the other brutes present at Karbala.
5️⃣ According to historical reports, Shimr was the only person in Kufa known to wear a ‘Taylasan’ (a specific cloak). It is recorded that when Anas ibn Malik saw a group wearing Taylasans in Basra, he immediately recalled the #Jews_of_Khaybar.
6️⃣ Beyond this, Shimr’s father’s name was #Sharahbil [which, like Shimr’s own name, appears to be a Hebrew name], and ‘Dhi’l-Jawshan’ is merely a title. Therefore, it is even possible to consider Shimr as one of the #Jewish_residents_of_Kufa.
✅ Jewish Studies Center at Eitaa:
🇮🇷👉 @jscenter
✅ @rahyafte_en