Affection Of Imam Husayn (a.s)

After the battle of Naharwan the troops of Amir’ul-Mu’minin (a.s) took Shimr as captive. One day Imam Husayn (a.s) passed by the prison and Shimr said, “O son of Allah’s Messenger! Take pity on me and request your father to release me. I cannot bear the hardships of this captivity anymore.” The Imam at once came to Amir’ul-Mu’minin (a.s) and began to petition him for the release of Shimr. Ali (a.s) became very angry and said, “Son, you don’t know who that fellow is. He is you killer. One day, he would slaughter you in a condition of three days’ hunger and thirst.” Imam Husayn (a.s) said, “All this is correct, but I have promised him. Do not let me be embarrassed before him.” Amir’ul-Mu’minin (a.s) ordered his release. Reference :Akhlaq al-A’imma, Morals & Manners of the Holy Imams