What is meant when it is said that Imam Hussein was stripped of his turban and cloak?
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Peace be upon you.
This phrase has appeared in several sources, such as 'Bihar al-Anwar' by Allama Majlisi, volume 45, page 58, as well as in 'Al-Luhuf', 'Tarikh al-Tabari', 'Muthir al-Ahzan', 'Al-Awalim', and 'Al-Manaqib', where it is narrated that our lady Zainab (peace be upon her) said:
{This is Hussein, his head severed from the back, stripped of his turban and cloak.}
The term 'mislub' means 'one who has been stripped', as mentioned by linguists, referring to someone from whom something has been forcibly taken or stolen, as noted by jurists.
The term 'imamah' refers to what is wrapped around the head, while 'rida' refers to what is worn over clothing, like a cloak or an abaya.
After explaining the terms, it becomes clear that they stripped and stole Imam Hussein's turban and cloak, meaning his outer garment, which is worn over clothing. This indicates that they did not strip Hussein of all his clothes, as he still had garments covering his noble body.
Moreover, most narrations confirm the stripping of Hussein's turban and cloak, which does not imply that others were not stripped as well. They also mention the names of those who stripped the pure body and specify what was taken from it, while also detailing the consequences for anyone who plundered anything from the pure body or from others.
May Allah make us among those who seek retribution for him alongside our awaited Imam Al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance).