Re: Quran Hafiz
^ Kumayl ibn Ziyad (R.A) a prominant shia Tabaeen and disciple of Ali(as) led several hundred shia Quran recieters( Hafiz and schholars) in battle against Hajjaj ibn yusuf. They were known as the "battalion of Quran recieters" and some martyred in battle against Hajjaj
kumayl was captured and asked to dissociate himself and curse Ali(as) he refused and was put to death