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== Saeed's clan and tribe == | == Saeed's clan and tribe == | ||
He was from the clan of Bani Zeyd Ibn Marb, from the Yemeni tribe of Hamdani in Iraq, and was the chief of this tribe | He was from the clan of Bani Zeyd Ibn Marb, from the Yemeni tribe of Hamdani in Iraq, and was the chief of this tribe <ref>Ibn Haek Hamdani,Hassan Ibn Ahmad.(1987). Alaklil; men a'khbar al- Yaman vaAnsabhemyar,vol.10, Beirut:Dar-Almanahel</ref>. | ||
== Saeed was a close companion of Imam Ali == | == Saeed was a close companion of Imam Ali == | ||
According to Fadl ]bn Shadhan’s narration, Toosi | According to Fadl ]bn Shadhan’s narration, Toosi <ref>Sheikh Toosi.(1994). Rajal al-Tusi,Qom:Islamic Publications Institute</ref>mentioned Saeed Ibn Qeys among the close companions of Imam Ali and the great and ascetic Tabe’in.( Tabe'in are Muslims who have met and also have accompanied, one or more of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), but did not see the Prophet (PBUH) himself). That is, he has not seen the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) but has seen the companions of the Messenger of God (peace be upon him). | ||
Sheikh Toosi.(1994). Rajal al-Tusi,Qom:Islamic Publications Institute | |||
mentioned Saeed Ibn Qeys among the close companions of Imam Ali and the great and ascetic Tabe’in.( Tabe'in are Muslims who have met and also have accompanied, one or more of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), but did not see the Prophet (PBUH) himself). That is, he has not seen the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) but has seen the companions of the Messenger of God (peace be upon him). | |||
== Saeed's activities == | == Saeed's activities == | ||
== Participating in the Battle of Nahavand == | == Participating in the Battle of Nahavand == | ||
The first historical report about Saeed Ibn Qeys indicates his presence in the Battle of Nahavand in 21 AH | The first historical report about Saeed Ibn Qeys indicates his presence in the Battle of Nahavand in 21 AH<ref>Tabari, Muhammad ibn Jarir.(1992). History of Tabari,vol.4,Beirut:Dar al-kotob Al-elmyyah publications</ref>. | ||
== Governor of Rey == | == Governor of Rey == | ||
Saeed Ibn Qeys was in charge of Ray around 33 AH on behalf of Saeed Ibn As, Uthman's governor in Kufah | Saeed Ibn Qeys was in charge of Ray around 33 AH on behalf of Saeed Ibn As, Uthman's governor in Kufah <ref>Tabari, Muhammad ibn Jarir.(1992). History of Tabari,vol.4,Beirut:Dar al-kotob Al-elmyyah publications; Ibn Athir Jazari.(1987).Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh,(The complete Hisrory),vol. 3, Beirut: Dar-alkotob Elmyyah; Ibn Athir Jazari.(1987).Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh,(The complete Hisrory),vol. 3, Beirut: Dar-alkotob Elmyyah.</ref>. | ||
It is said that he went to Medina after Uthman's assassination | It is said that he went to Medina after Uthman's assassination <ref>Ibn Shabbah Namri.(1990). Tarikh al-Madinah al-Monawwarah, vol. 4,Beirut: published by Fahim Muhammad Shaltoot.</ref>. | ||
== Participating in the Battle of Jamal == | == Participating in the Battle of Jamal == | ||
In the Battle of Jamal, Imam Ali appointed him as the head of the cavalry group of the Hamdan tribe | In the Battle of Jamal, Imam Ali appointed him as the head of the cavalry group of the Hamdan tribe<ref>Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol. 2. Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam; Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Ibn No'man Mofid.(1995). Al-Jamal or Victory for Seyyed al-Etrah in the Battle of Basra, vol. 1,Qom:Islamic Publications Office; Ibn Qotaybah Dinevari.(1967). Imamate and Politics, Cairo: published by Taha Mohammed Zeyni; Ibn Qotaybah Dinevari.(1967). Imamate and Politics, Cairo: published by Taha Mohammed Zeyni</ref>. | ||
Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol. 2. Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam; | |||
== Participating in the Battle of Seffin == | == Participating in the Battle of Seffin == | ||
In the Battle of Seffin, Ali (peace be upon him) also appointed him as the head of the Hamdan tribe and a group of Hemyarians | In the Battle of Seffin, Ali (peace be upon him) also appointed him as the head of the Hamdan tribe and a group of Hemyarians <ref>Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon</ref>. | ||
== Commander of the Cavalry of the Imam's Army == | == Commander of the Cavalry of the Imam's Army == | ||
In this war, Saeed was one of the commanders of the cavalry of the Imam's army | In this war(In the Battle of Seffin), Saeed was one of the commanders of the cavalry of the Imam's army <ref>Ahmad Ibn 'Atham al-Kufi.(1991). Kitab al-Fotooh, vol. 3, Beirut:published by Ali Shiri</ref>and commanded the Rajrajah (Swaying Corps), consisting of four thousand armored soldiers from the Hamdan tribe<ref>Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon.</ref>. | ||
Ahmad Ibn 'Atham al-Kufi.(1991). Kitab al-Fotooh, vol. 3, Beirut:published by Ali Shiri | |||
and commanded the Rajrajah (Swaying Corps), consisting of four thousand armored soldiers from the Hamdan tribe | |||
== The Imam's Envoy to Mo'awiyyah == | == The Imam's Envoy to Mo'awiyyah == | ||
Also, Saeed was among those whom Imam Ali sent to Mo'awiyyah in this war to invite him to follow the Book of God and his instructions and to join the Muslims’ Jama'ah | Also, Saeed was among those whom Imam Ali sent to Mo'awiyyah in this war to invite him to follow the Book of God and his instructions and to join the Muslims’ Jama'ah<ref>Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon; Ahmad Ibn 'Atham al-Kufi.(1991). Kitab al-Fotooh, vol. 3, Beirut:published by Ali Shiri.</ref>. | ||
== Imam and appreciation of Saeed and his tribe == | == Imam and appreciation of Saeed and his tribe == | ||
Revision as of 13:20, 17 August 2025
Saeed Ibn Qeys Hamdani was a companion of Imam Ali and Imam Hassan (peace be upon them).
Saeed's clan and tribe
He was from the clan of Bani Zeyd Ibn Marb, from the Yemeni tribe of Hamdani in Iraq, and was the chief of this tribe [1].
Saeed was a close companion of Imam Ali
According to Fadl ]bn Shadhan’s narration, Toosi [2]mentioned Saeed Ibn Qeys among the close companions of Imam Ali and the great and ascetic Tabe’in.( Tabe'in are Muslims who have met and also have accompanied, one or more of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), but did not see the Prophet (PBUH) himself). That is, he has not seen the Messenger of God (peace be upon him) but has seen the companions of the Messenger of God (peace be upon him).
Saeed's activities
Participating in the Battle of Nahavand
The first historical report about Saeed Ibn Qeys indicates his presence in the Battle of Nahavand in 21 AH[3].
Governor of Rey
Saeed Ibn Qeys was in charge of Ray around 33 AH on behalf of Saeed Ibn As, Uthman's governor in Kufah [4].
It is said that he went to Medina after Uthman's assassination [5].
Participating in the Battle of Jamal
In the Battle of Jamal, Imam Ali appointed him as the head of the cavalry group of the Hamdan tribe[6].
Participating in the Battle of Seffin
In the Battle of Seffin, Ali (peace be upon him) also appointed him as the head of the Hamdan tribe and a group of Hemyarians [7].
Commander of the Cavalry of the Imam's Army
In this war(In the Battle of Seffin), Saeed was one of the commanders of the cavalry of the Imam's army [8]and commanded the Rajrajah (Swaying Corps), consisting of four thousand armored soldiers from the Hamdan tribe[9].
The Imam's Envoy to Mo'awiyyah
Also, Saeed was among those whom Imam Ali sent to Mo'awiyyah in this war to invite him to follow the Book of God and his instructions and to join the Muslims’ Jama'ah[10].
Imam and appreciation of Saeed and his tribe
Saeed Ibn Qeys, along with his tribe (Hamdan), showed great bravery and sacrifice in the Battle of Seffin and killed some of the prominent figures of Moawiyyah's army; in such a way that Ali (peace be upon him) recited poems in appreciation of him and the Hamdan tribe. [19][20][21][22]
19. ↑ Ibn Shahr-e-Ashoob.(1956). Manaqib of the Aal Abi Talib, vol. 2, Najaf: Almaktab Al-Heydaryyah publications;
20. ↑ Ibn Abi al-Hadid.(1959) Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol. 5, Cairo: published by Muhammad Abu al-Fadl Ibrahim;
21. ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon;
22. ^ Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol. 2. Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam
Fighting against Moawiyyah
oawiyyah's army was so troubled by Saeed Ibn Qeys and the Hamdani in such a way that Moawiyyah was forced to go to war with Saeed and the Hamdanis, but he was unable to do anything and fled.
Then, he sent the Yemenites and the Akkians to fight the Hamdani, who were also defeated. [23][24]
23. ^ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon;
24. ^ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon
Addressing the Syrians
After Moawiyyah cunningly invited the Iraqi army to cease fighting and accept the arbitration of the Quran, Saeed Ibn Qeys addressed the Syrian army and said that until now, Imam Ali's army had fought the Syrians for the arbitration of the Quran, and now the Syrians were calling his army to do so.
Declaration of readiness to continue the war
Although it is clear from the narration of Nasr Ibn Mozahem [25][26]
25. ^ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon
26. ^ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon
that Saeed Ibn Qeys was hesitant to accept or reject the proposal to cease the war, after the peace agreement between the two armies (a few months before the announcement of the arbitration result), Saeed once again declared his readiness and Hamdan tribe to obey Ali and continue the war.
Among the Imam's witnesses to the arbitration agreement
However, he eventually accepted it and became one of the Imam's witnesses to the arbitration agreement. [27][28][29]
27. ^ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon;
28. ^ Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol. 2. Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam;
29. ^ Ibn Qutiba Dinuri.(1999). Imamate and Politics, Cairo: published by Taha Mohammed Zini.
It is said that when the arbitrators delayed and hesitated in announcing the outcome of the arbitration, Saeed Ibn Qeys warned them. [30]
Ibn Qotaybah Dinevari.(1967). Imamate and Politics,vol.1, Cairo: published by Taha Mohammed Zeyni
Announcing readiness for war again
After the announcement of the verdict of the judges, Ali (peace be upon him) once again resolved to fight Mo’awiyyah in Syria, and Saeed Ibn Qeys announced his readiness and his tribe. [31] Ibn Athir Jazari.(1987).Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh,(The complete Hisrory),vol. 3, Beirut: Dar-alkotob Elmyyah.
The Imam's envoy to the Khawarej
When the Khawarej rose up, Saeed Ibn Qeys was among those whom Imam Ali sent to negotiate with the Khawarej. [32]
Ibn Babawayh, Muhammad Ibn Ali.(1983). Al-Khesal,Editor: Ghaffari, Ali Akbar ,vol. 1, ,Qom: Jame'atul Modarresin publications.
Repelling the enemy in the city of Anbar
During the attacks of Mo’awiyyah's generals on the areas under Imam Ali's rule and the Imam's complaint that the people of Kufah were not trying hard to repel the enemy, Saeed Ibn Qeys announced his readiness and set out with eight thousand men to repel the attack of Sofyan Ibn Owf Ghamedi on the city of Anbar. [33][34][35][36]
33. ↑ Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol. 2. Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam;
34. ^ Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol. 2. Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam;
35. ^ Ibrahim Ibn Mohammad Thaqafi Kofi.(1974). Al-Gharat, vol. 2, edited by Jalal al-Deen al-Muhaddith,Tehran: Society of National works;
36. ^ Tabari, Muhammad ibn Jarir.(1992). History of Tabari,vol.5,Beirut:Dar al-kotob Al-elmyyah publications.
Saeed's Companionship with Imam Hassan in the War with Mo’awiyyah
After the martyrdom of Imam Ali, Saeed Ibn Qeys was at the side of Imam Hassan (a.s.) and was the subject of his special attention.
When Imam Hassan sent his army of twelve thousand men, under the command of Obeydullah Ibn Abbas, to confront Mo’awiyyah towards Syria, he made Saeed Ibn Qeys one of his advisors and the second (according to another narration, the third) successor after Obeydullah.[37][38]
37. ^ Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol.12, Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam;
38. ↑ Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani.(1949). Maqatel al-Talebeen, vol. 1, Cairo: published by Ahmad Saqar.
Date of Saeed's death
The date of Saeed's death is not clear, and although Zarkoli [39].
Al-Zarkoli, Khair al-Deen.(1999). Al-Alam Qamoos Tarajem Le -Ashhor Al-Rejal va Al-nesa men Al- va al- Must'arabin va Mustashreqin, vol. 3, Beirut: Dar al-Ilam Lelmlaein Publishing House.
places it around 50 AH, Ibn Kalbi's narration suggests that Saeed was alive long after that.
According to Ibn Kalbi, Hajjaj, the governor of Basra and Kufah, forced Saeed Ibn Qeys to marry his daughter to a man from the Bani Owd, who was one of Hajjaj's allies and an enemy of Imam Ali. [40]
Ibn Abi al-Hadid.(1959) Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol. 4, Cairo: published by Muhammad Abu al-Fadl Ibrahim
Saeed's Characters
Saeed Ibn Qeys was a brave and warrior, and a loyal companion of Imam Ali. [41][42][43][44][45]
41. ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon;
42. ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon;
43. ↑ Ibn Haek Hamdani,Hassan Ibn Ahmad.(1987). Alaklil; men a'khbar al- Yaman vaAnsabhemyar,vol.10, Beirut:Dar-Almanahel;
44. ↑ Ibn Abi al-Hadid.(1959) Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol. 13, Cairo: published by Muhammad Abu al-Fadl Ibrahim;
45. ↑ Al- Amin, Al-Seyyed Mohsen.(2000).Ayan al-Shi'a,vol.7,Beirut:Dar altaarof.
Hamdani considered Saeed Ibn Qeys to be a brave man, "an Arab poet", and a generous person . [46
Ibn Haek Hamdani,Hassan Ibn Ahmad.(1987). Alaklil; men a'khbar al- Yaman vaAnsabhemyar,vol.10, Beirut:Dar-Almanahel.
Saeed was a poet and recited poems with great pomp during the battles of Jamal and Seffin. [47][48]
47. ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon;
48. ↑ Ibn Abi al-Hadid.(1959) Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol. 1, Cairo: published by Muhammad Abu al-Fadl Ibrahim
He was also an orator, and in the Battle of Seffin, he delivered eloquent sermons and speeches inciting his companions to follow Imam Ali, praising him, and denouncing Mo’awiyyah.
Saeed is a Narrator of Ahadith
Saeed narrated from Imam Ali. [49][50]
49. ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon;
50. ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon
Description of Saeed by Imam Ali
While reciting a poem, Ali (peace be upon him) described him as a man whose words, actions, and forgiveness are true and steadfast. [51]
Ibn Haek Hamdani,Hassan Ibn Ahmad.(1987). Alaklil; men a'khbar al- Yaman vaAnsabhemyar,vol.10, Beirut:Dar-Almanahel.
Saeed's son in the Mokhtar army
Among the sons of Saeed Ibn Qeys was Abd al-Rahman Ibn Saeed, the agent of Mokhtar in Mosul, who died in the Mokhtar army in 66 AH. [52][53]
52. ↑ Yaqoobi, Ahmad ibn Abi Yaqubi. History of Yaqoobi, first edition, vol. 2,Beirut: Dar Sader;
53. ↑ Ibn Athir Jazari.(1987).Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh,(The complete Hisrory),vol. 4, Beirut: Dar-alkotob Elmyyah.
The Saeedin family in Beit Zood (Yemen) is attributed to Saeed Ibn Qeys. [54]
Ibn Haek Hamdani,Hassan Ibn Ahmad.(1987). Alaklil; men a'khbar al- Yaman vaAnsabhemyar,vol.10, Beirut:Dar-Almanahel.
References
- ↑ Ibn Haek Hamdani,Hassan Ibn Ahmad.(1987). Alaklil; men a'khbar al- Yaman vaAnsabhemyar,vol.10, Beirut:Dar-Almanahel
- ↑ Sheikh Toosi.(1994). Rajal al-Tusi,Qom:Islamic Publications Institute
- ↑ Tabari, Muhammad ibn Jarir.(1992). History of Tabari,vol.4,Beirut:Dar al-kotob Al-elmyyah publications
- ↑ Tabari, Muhammad ibn Jarir.(1992). History of Tabari,vol.4,Beirut:Dar al-kotob Al-elmyyah publications; Ibn Athir Jazari.(1987).Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh,(The complete Hisrory),vol. 3, Beirut: Dar-alkotob Elmyyah; Ibn Athir Jazari.(1987).Al-Kamil fi al-Tarikh,(The complete Hisrory),vol. 3, Beirut: Dar-alkotob Elmyyah.
- ↑ Ibn Shabbah Namri.(1990). Tarikh al-Madinah al-Monawwarah, vol. 4,Beirut: published by Fahim Muhammad Shaltoot.
- ↑ Al-Balādhurī, Aḥmad B. Yaḥyā B. Jābir.(1997).Ansāb al-ashrāf). vol. 2. Damascus: published by Mahmoud Firdows Azam; Muhammad Ibn Muhammad Ibn No'man Mofid.(1995). Al-Jamal or Victory for Seyyed al-Etrah in the Battle of Basra, vol. 1,Qom:Islamic Publications Office; Ibn Qotaybah Dinevari.(1967). Imamate and Politics, Cairo: published by Taha Mohammed Zeyni; Ibn Qotaybah Dinevari.(1967). Imamate and Politics, Cairo: published by Taha Mohammed Zeyni
- ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon
- ↑ Ahmad Ibn 'Atham al-Kufi.(1991). Kitab al-Fotooh, vol. 3, Beirut:published by Ali Shiri
- ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon.
- ↑ Nasr Ibn Mozahem Manqari.(1990). Waq'ah Sefeen, vol. 1, Beirut: published by Abdul Salam Haroon; Ahmad Ibn 'Atham al-Kufi.(1991). Kitab al-Fotooh, vol. 3, Beirut:published by Ali Shiri.