Abdullah bin Umair was present along with his mother and wife in
Kerbala. He was a very brave and strong man. When he intended to go
to the battlefield, his wife asked him: “Whom are you entrusting me to?
What will happen to me after you?” The couple was newly married. When
the mother of Abdullah bin Umair heard their conversation, she said:
“Son! Do not heed what your bride says. Today is the day of your test. If
you do not sacrifice yourself today, I would not condone suckling you.”
Abdullah fought a severe battle and was martyred. After that, his mother
wielded a tent-pole and attacked the unscrupulous enemies. Seeing the
bravery of this woman. Imam Husain (a.s.) said aloud: “May Allah reward
you! Go back to the ladies tent and stay there. Jihad is not obligatory on
women.” Hearing the order of her master, she bowed down obediently
and returned to her tent.
On the other hand the enemy beheaded Abdullah and threw his severed
head towards his mother saying: “Take this, keep your son with you.”
The mother lifted the severed head of her young son, pressed it against
her chest, kissed it and said: “Congratulations son, you are very brave. I
am pleased with you now and I have condoned your suckling.” Then she
threw the severed head back in the direction of the enemy and said: “We
do not take back whatever we give in the way of Allah.”
Lohoof, Pg. 105; Biharul Anwar, Vol. 45, Pg. 17; Muntahaiul Amaal, Vol. 1, Pg. 651