Английская Википедия:Futrus
Fuṭrus (فطرس) is a fallen angel mentioned in legends concerning Ali ibn al-Husayn. It is said God's wratch lies upon him, after he dawdled too long to fullfill an order by God. His wings were broken off and he was cast on an island for punishment.[1]
According to legend, the prophet Muhammad and angel Gabriel met Fuṭrus on their way to the new born al-Husayn. Muhammad interceded for the fallen angel, and he accompanied Muhammad and Gabriel to al-Husayn. When he touches al-Husayn's cradle, forgiveness is accepted and his wings are restored. He then returns with Gabriel to heaven.[1]
In the story of the Battle of Karbala, Husayn is offered an army of angels by the restored Fuṭrus. However, Husayn rejects the offer (just as he refused to aid of jinn by Zaʿfar), since he does not want to rely on supernatural help.[2]
References
- ↑ 1,0 1,1 Kohlberg, Etan. "In Praise of the Few. Studies in Shiʿi Thought and History." In Praise of the Few. Studies in Shiʿi Thought and History. Brill, 2020. p. 389
- ↑ Deacon, E. Lucy. "The Curious Addition of Non-Religious Characters to The Martyrdom of Imam Husain." Iranian Studies 54.1-2 (2021): 193-220.
