During the battle of at-Taff and the few days preceding it, Ubaidullah ibn Ziyad, the governor of Kufa, imposed a blockade on the sources of water so as to prevent Imam al-Husayn (a), his household and army from having water. Al-Abbas, undertook the mission of fetching water to the camp and harem of his brother. He pushed himself among the large gatherings of that army and reached the River Euphrates several times. On that account, he had the epithet as - Saqqaa - the provider of water.

Al-Abbas adhered to his father when he was in Medina, and when he moved to Iraq and resided in Kufa, al-Abbas was also under his thoughtful care and wise education. Through heredity, education and environment, al-Abbas acquired all virtues, high moral standards, knowledge and conversance.

Al-Abbas was nursed at the hands of a faithful, mother who nurtured him on faith, loyalty, knowledge, devoutness and high principles. His father too, was that great personality who is described as a copy of the Prophet (S), the inheritor of the prophet’s knowledge and the hero of all combats. Al-Abbas was brought up under the custody of these parents. No wonder then that he possessed such a personality and offered such big sacrifices for the sake of his religion and principles.

May have antimicrobial properties

Pomegranate compounds may help fight harmful microorganisms.
For instance, they may protect oral health by reducing the growth of germs that can contribute to bad breath and tooth decay.

Pomegranates contain compounds that help fight off potentially harmful bacteria, fungi, and yeasts — particularly germs in the mouth that can cause bad breath and tooth decay.

Certain compounds in pomegranate may help prevent kidney…
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Support urinary health
Test-tube and human studies have found that pomegranate extract may help reduce the formation of kidney stones.

In one 2014 study, pomegranate extract was found to inhibit the mechanism associated with stone formation in people with recurrent kidney stones.

Additionally, animal studies have found that pomegranate extract can help regulate the concentration of oxalates, calcium, and phosphates in the blood, which are common components of…
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Al-Abbas was called Abul-Fadhl (owner of virtue). Some mentioned that he had a son called al-Fadhl. As a matter of fact, this name represents his personality completely, because he was the owner, leader, and a source of virtues. In his life, he was so openhanded - he used to distribute his virtue and charity to anyone who was directed to him.

May offer heart health benefits

There is evidence that fruits rich in polyphenolic compounds, such as pomegranate, may benefit heart health.

For example, in a study on people with heart disease, drinking pomegranate juice reduced the frequency and severity of chest pain, as well as certain biomarkers that suggest a protective effect on heart health.

Compounds in pomegranate may reduce blood pressure, decrease plaque buildup, and reduce chest pain.

May have anticancer properties
Research has found that compounds in pomegranate have anti-cancer properties.

Animal research has also found that pomegranate helps slow tumor growth in the early stages of liver cancer.

Plus, according to older research, pomegranate extract may be beneficial for prostate cancer.

Pomegranate has been observed to have anticancer effects. It may slow tumor growth and spread and reduce inflammation, although more research…
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It is narrated that, once, Imam Ali (a) seated his baby al-Abbas on his knees, lifted his hands, kissed them, and wept. Watching this situation, the mother was surprised. Hence, Imam Ali (a) told her about the future of her baby and what would happen to his hands. She as well as the others, wept heavily. After that, the Imam told her about her baby’s great position with Allah, and this relieved her.

While more research is needed, research shows that consuming pomegranate juice can reduce certain markers of inflammation.

Although more research is needed, pomegranates contain compounds that may help prevent chronic inflammation associated with disease.

It is incumbent upon each Muslim to swear allegiance to the Imam who lives in his time. Hence, al-Abbas gave the best example of being faithful to the allegiance to the Imam of his time, al-Husayn (a). All over history, you cannot find an item of loyalty more exalted than that of al-’Abbas to his brother and leader. Hence, his loyalty has become an ultimate goal that attracts every free, honest man.

May help keep inflammation at bay
Chronic inflammation can contribute to many conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

Eating pomegranates may help prevent the inflammation associated with these chronic conditions.

This is largely attributed to compounds called punicalagins, which have been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.