Selasa, 16 April 2013
Servant: Assassin (Fate/Zero,Fate/Stay Night)
Real Identity: Hassan-i Sabbah
"They call him Shaykh-al-Hashishim. He is their Elder, and upon his command all of the men of the mountain come out or go in...
they are believers of the word of their elder and everyone everywhere fears them, because they even kill kings."
- Benjamin of Tudela
Hassan-I Sabbah was a charismatic leader, a brilliant mathematician, devoted religious scholar, a diabolical mastermind and founder of The Hashashin also known as The Assassins.
Hassan-I Sabbah was born in the city of Qom in Persia in 1050. In his early life, his family moved to the city of Ray, where Hassan developed an interest in metaphysical matters, and adhered to the Twelver code of instruction. Later, he mastered palmistry, languages, philosophy, astronomy and mathematics (namely geometry). Amira Darrab, a comrade of Hassan, introduced him to Ismā'īlī doctrine. Initially, he was unimpressed; however, after several arguments with Darrab, his respect grew, and he began to see merit in converting.
At the age of 17, Hassan swore allegiance to the Fatimid Caliphate in Cairo. During his studies, a chief missionary of the area, Abdu I-Malik ibn Attash, became suitably impressed with him, and made him Deputy Missionary. In addition, Attash suggested that Hassan move to Cairo for further studies. Beginning his journey to Cairo in 1076, he was hosted by some members of the Fatimid caliphate, as well as a man who was once his mentor; Resi Abufasl. Upon meeting with him again, Abufasl decided to instruct Hassan further.
In Cairo, he upset Badr al-Jamali, the chief of the Caliphate's army, resulting in Hassan being arrested. Once out of jail, Hassan devoted his entirety to his mission of spreading the Ismā'īlī. With an unstoppable zeal, his actions led to widespread conversion to Ismā'īlī among the people in the Alborz mountains. He also orchestrated the siege and capture of the fort at Alamut in 1090. With Alamut his, it is said that he devoted his entire time there - 35 years - to intensive study, only ever leaving his quarters twice. From his base in Alamut, he also founded the Hashshashin or Assassins, a group tasked with protecting from attackers outside of Iran. The group is also known as the Fedayin, meaning 'The Martyrs' or 'Men Who Accept Death'.
Source :
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- http://bit.ly/10u6TYV
- http://www.facebook.com/FateZero.FZ
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