: Moved by the cries of his niece, Sakina, Abbas asked for permission to fetch water. Imam Hussain, reluctant to lose his "backbone" and standard-bearer, eventually agreed, but only for the purpose of retrieving water, not for full combat.
: Abbas fought through the enemy lines and reached the river. Despite his own extreme thirst, he refused to drink a single drop because his brother and the children were still parched.
His was then severed, so he gripped the water skin with his teeth, determined to reach the camp. Ya Ebelfez Ya Elamdar Yeni Mersiye Bayram Heyderi 2021
Abbas ibn Ali, also known as (Ebelfez) and Alamdar (the Standard-Bearer), was the half-brother of Imam Hussain and the commander of his army. His story is defined by his legendary loyalty and his tragic death while attempting to bring water to thirsty children.
: On his way back with a full water skin (mashk), he was ambushed. : Moved by the cries of his niece,
Finally, an arrow pierced the water skin, and another struck his eye. Knowing the water was lost, Abbas fell from his horse and was martyred. Significance in the Mersiye
The phrase refers to a popular 2021 religious song (Mersiye) by the Azerbaijani performer Bayram Heyderi . The song commemorates the story of Abbas ibn Ali , a central figure in the Battle of Karbala . The Story of Abbas ibn Ali (Ebelfez) Despite his own extreme thirst, he refused to
His was severed by a sword strike, but he continued, holding the water skin with his left.