Self Sacrifice Martyr: Ali Munif Ashamr

Nour Rida



Who is he?

He was born in Kuwait on the 14th of July 1976, his father named him Ali after the first of the 12 Imams, Imam Ali, the prince of believers (pbuh). Ali grew up in Kuwait, where he finished his intermediate studies and then joined the Great Prophet Hawza (religious school). He was an orphan; his mother had died in his early years.

Martyr Ali worked with his father for two years; he had several hobbies such as drawing, swimming, Karateh of which he obtained the black belt. He also had several attempt in writing and literature. His father had a very strong impact on him; he took him wherever he went, especially to the mosque.

In Battlefield:

Martyr Ali would always pray that he would attain martyrdom just like Imam Hussein (in the battle of Karbala) did. He was a true student of Karbala. He took part in many operations, the last of which was the Rub al-Tlateen in Odeisseh.

Ali prepared himself to carry out a self-sacrifice operation against Zionist occupations soldiers.

An "Israeli" patrol passed by, but Ali did not blow himself up, and when his group members asked him about the reason over the radio set, he answered: "I was performing my last payer, and that patrol will come back.

This was what actually happened. The patrol came back. Ali said his last words: "I am coming", and blew up a bomb loaded with shrapnel. The Zionist convoy was made up of several trucks and cars in which "Israeli" officials were present. Numerous injuries and deaths were recorded among the "Israelis".

On the 21st of March, 1996, one day after the operation, Ali's body parts were collected, enshrouded and buried near the operation spot.

His WILL:

In the name of Allah the Beneficent, the Merciful
Peace be upon you, my master Imam Hussein (as) and upon your household and friends.

My master [Hussein]: I gave you my pledge to move forward, carrying my blood for the sake of Allah and merging it with the soil of Mount Amel [South Lebanon] just like your blood merged with the soil of Holy Karbala.

{And We desired to show favor unto those who were oppressed in the earth, and to make them examples and to make them the inheritors.} (al-Qasas: 5)
Praise be to Allah, who made us part of the oppressed and not part of the arrogant, ungrateful, and harmful creatures.

Those who have been cursed by every prophet, and are losers in this world and in the Hereafter, as Allah said: {And certainly We sent before you messengers to their people, so they came to them with clear arguments, then We gave the punishment to those who were guilty; and helping the believers is ever incumbent on Us.} (ar-Room: 47)

Praise be to Allah for ordering us to be firm with them, so that their company doesn't corrupt us, as He said: {Therefore, when ye meet the Unbelievers (in fight), smite at their necks; At length, when ye have thoroughly subdued them, bind a bond firmly (on them): thereafter (is the time for) either generosity or ransom: Until the war lays down its burdens. Thus (are ye commanded): but if it had been Allah's Will, He could certainly have exacted retribution from them (Himself); but (He lets you fight) in order to test you, some with others. But those who are slain in the Way of Allah, He will never let their deeds be lost.} (Mohammad: 4)

Also, praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds who made us compassionate with each other and firm with the unbelievers, as He said: {Muhammad is the messenger of Allah; and those who are with him are strong against Unbelievers, (but) compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow and prostrate themselves (in prayer), seeking Grace from Allah and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their marks, (being) the traces of their prostration.

This is their similitude in the Taurat; and their similitude in the Gospel is: like a seed which sends forth its blade, then makes it strong; it then becomes thick, and it stands on its own stem, (filling) the sowers with wonder and delight. As a result, it fills the Unbelievers with rage at them. Allah has promised those among them who believe and do righteous deeds forgiveness, and a great Reward.} (Al-Fath-29)

Know, O loved and sacred ones, that I am honored to write these words to you. This is the last call, which people got used to name a will. Since I am not in a position to write a will to men like you who I consider my teachers, I chose not to dub it a will but rather a reminder.

Know that our path of Jihad -especially at these critical times, when everyone has yielded to the enemy- is long, tough, and full with difficulties and tribulations; this is why it requires good and righteous spirituality, as well as patience.

 

"Think not of those who are slain in God's way as dead. Nay, they live, finding their sustenance in the presence of their Lord"

All work as one in their labor to meet God the Exalted.