Sayyid Muhammad ibn Hamza, known as Abu Hashim (أبو هاشم), is traditionally identified as Muhammad ibn Hamza ibn al-Hasan ibn Ubayd Allah ibn al-Abbas ibn Ali…
Sayyid Muhammad ibn Hamza, known as Abu Hashim (أبو هاشم), is traditionally identified as Muhammad ibn Hamza ibn al-Hasan ibn Ubayd Allah ibn al-Abbas ibn Ali ibn Abi Talib, making him a descendant of Sayyidina al-Abbas ibn Ali and the Ahl al-Bayt. He is said to have been born around 210 AH and died in 286 AH, and became known locally for his learning, courage and protection of the people, earning titles such as “Lion of al-Hindiyya” (سبع الهندية). His shrine is located in al-Hindiyya (Tuwayrij), east of Karbala, where it remains a recognised place of visitation.