DESCRIPTION:
Al-Abbas (as) was the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib (as). He was known as the greatest warrior in Arabia and mirrored the strength of his father. Al-Abbās is particularly revered by Shīah Muslims for his loyalty to his half-brother and third Shīah Imām, Husayn ibn Alī, his respect for the Ahl al-Bayt, and his role in the Battle of Karbalā.

His titles:

*Qamar Banī Hāshim[1]
(Arabic: Moon of the Hashimites)

*as-Saqqā[1]
(Arabic: The Provider of Water)

*Alamdār
(Persian/Urdu: Flag/Standard Bearer)

*Shāhen Shāh-e-Wafā
(Urdu: King of Loyalty)

*Bābul Husayn[1]
(Arabic: Door to Husayn)

*Bābul Hawā'ij[2][3]
(Arabic: The door to fulfilling needs)

*Afdhal ush-Shuhadā
(Arabic: Most Superior Martyr)

*Abū Qurba
(Arabic: The owner of the skin of water)

*Strength of Husayn