Fuṭrus (فطرس) is afallen angel mentioned in legends concerningAli ibn al-Husayn. It is said God's watch lies upon him, after he dawdled too long to fulfill an order byGod. His wings were broken off and he was cast on an island for punishment.[1]
According to legend, theIslamic prophetMuhammad andangelGabriel metFuṭrus 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 theBattle of Karbala, Husayn is offered an army of angels by the restoredFuṭrus. However, Husayn rejects the offer (just as he refused the aid ofjinn by Zaʿfar), since he does not want to rely on supernatural help.[2]
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