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Salutation
A short greeting addressed to Imam Hussain (as) by his kunya, Abu Abdillah. These words also open Ziyarat Ashura.
A greeting of peace to Imam Hussain (as), extended to everyone buried beside him. These are the opening words of Ziyarat Ashura, so the full text continues from here.
السلام عليك يا أبا عبد الله
A short greeting addressed to Imam Hussain (as) by his kunya, Abu Abdillah. These words also open Ziyarat Ashura.
السلام عليك يا أبا عبد الله، وعلى الأرواح التي حلت بفنائك
As-salāmu ʿalayka yā Abā ʿAbdillāh, wa ʿala l-arwāḥi llatī ḥallat bi-fināʾik.
Peace be upon you, O Aba Abdillah, and upon the souls who camped in your courtyard.
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