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{{Short description |Lebanese family}}
== Overview ==
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The El Zein family (الزين) is a prominent feudal Lebanese family possessing large estates in southern Lebanon, particularly in the ] region mainly in ], ] and ] though members are now be spread across different areas, both within the country and in the diaspora, unrelated to the ] based in Germany. The '''El Zein family''' ({{Langx|ar|الزين}} آل) is a prominent feudal Lebanese family with large estates in ] (southern Lebanon), mainly in ], ], and ]. Members are now spread across different areas, both within the country and in the ].


The family traces its origins to Zain Al-Abidin Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji, a descendant of ], a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and leader of the ] tribe, who settled in Jamal Amil during ] campaign in the 12th century.<ref name=":6" />
The El Zein family is part of the area's historical ], known for their contributions to the community in both governance and cultural development. During the campaign of ] on ], the family played a significant role in fostering local resilience, under the revolutionary leadership of ] and his trusted partner and Foreman Sheikh Ali El Zein “Al-Kabir”<ref>{{Citation |title=سليمان الزين |date=2022-12-21 |work=ويكيبيديا |url=https://ar.wikipedia.org/%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86 |access-date=2024-12-26 |language=ar}}</ref>, famously known as the ] of ]. The family has been actively involved in numerous social, political, cultural, and educational initiatives.


Historically, family members held positions in social and political spheres of Jabal Amil due to their large feudal estates in this region.<ref>{{Cite book |last=أحمد |first=خليل، خليل |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mYOAbSB3PywC |title=الكوميديا السياسية: وجوه في مرآتي |date=2006 |publisher=AIRP |isbn=978-9953-36-873-3 |pages=22 |language=ar}}</ref> During the 18th century, Ali El Zein "Al-Kabir" the "Proprietor of ]", under the leadership of ], lead the resistance against ]’s invasion of Jabal Amil.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":0" />
Several family members have left a lasting legacy through publications such as the magazine ] founded in 1909, which focused on cultural and intellectual topics relevant to Ottoman, Arab and inter-communal Lebanese communities, as well as a collection of works authored by family members about the history of ] and other publications in Lebanon and abroad. Most recently, Lebanese-Australian author Dr. ] won an award in 2024 for his book<ref>{{Cite web |last=بيروت |first=هنا |title=عباس الزين يفوز بجائزته الثانية في الأدب غير الروائي في أستراليا عن كتابه: "رصاصة ورقة صخرة" |url=https://hunabeirut.com/ar/book/Abbas-Al-Zein-wins-the-Australian-Non-Fiction-Prize-for-his-book.php |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=hunabeirut.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=El-Zein |first=Abbas |url=https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Bullet_Paper_Rock/2VraEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0 |title=Bullet, Paper, Rock: A Memoir of Words and Wars |date=2024-04-03 |publisher=Upswell |isbn=978-1-74382-351-4 |language=en}}</ref> in English.

The family contributed to intellectual and cultural advancements through initiatives and publications such as the magazine ] founded in 1909, which focused on cultural and intellectual topics relevant to Ottoman, Arab, and inter-communal Lebanese communities,<ref name=":18">{{Cite book |last=فواز ،الدكتور |first=حكمت كشلي |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sndTDwAAQBAJ |title=الشيخ أحمد رضا وجهوده المعجمية - جزء - 5 / مجموعة دراسات معجمية |date=1996-01-01 |publisher=Dar Al Kotob Al Ilmiyah دار الكتب العلمية |pages=11–13, 83 |language=ar}}</ref> as well as a collection of works authored by family members about the history of Jabal Amil and other publications in Lebanon and abroad. Most recently, Lebanese-Australian author ] won an award in 2024 for his book in English.<ref>{{Cite web |last=بيروت |first=هنا |title=عباس الزين يفوز بجائزته الثانية في الأدب غير الروائي في أستراليا عن كتابه: "رصاصة ورقة صخرة" |url=https://hunabeirut.com/ar/book/Abbas-Al-Zein-wins-the-Australian-Non-Fiction-Prize-for-his-book.php |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=hunabeirut.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{Cite web |date=2024-09-06 |title=Queensland Literary Awards 2024 winners announced |url=https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2024/09/06/258195/queensland-literary-awards-2024-winners-announced/ |access-date=2024-09-06 |publisher=Books+Publishing}}</ref>


== Origins == == Origins ==
The poet and historian Hajj Ali bin (son of) Suleiman El Zein narrates in his famous manuscript<ref>{{Citation |title=سليمان الزين |date=2022-12-21 |work=ويكيبيديا |url=https://ar.wikipedia.org/%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86#cite_ref-7 |access-date=2024-12-26 |language=ar}}</ref>, quoting the late scholar and historian ] in his book ''The History of the Families of Jabal Amel (تاريخ عائلات عامل)'' <ref>{{Cite book |last=سبيتي |first=الشيخ علي |title=تاريخ عائلات عامل}}</ref>, that the great ancestor of the El Zein family is Zain Al-Abidin, known as Al Zain Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji, originally from ] and a descendant of ], a companion of the Prophet ] and the leader of the ]. The scholar and historian {{Ill|Ali Sebiti|ar|علي سبيتي}} in his book ''The History of the Families of Jabal Amel (''{{Langx|ar|تاريخ عائلات عامل|label=none|rtl=yes|italic=yes}}) narrates that the ancestor of the El Zein family is Zain Al-Abidin, known as Al Zain Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji, originally from ] and a descendant of ], a companion of the Prophet ] and the leader of the ].<ref name=":6" />
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It is said that Zain Al-Abidin migrated from ] to ] and then to ] along with Abi Zain Al-Qasim Al-Hasani. He was one of ] commanders during his campaign in ] and ] in 1178 CE, alongside Prince Abi Al-Qasim Al-Hasani, who was in charge of managing the coast of ]. At the same time, Hossam Al-Din Bishara, Salahuddin’s nephew, was the ruler of the ] (South Lebanon). It is said that Zain Al-Abidin migrated from ] to ] and then to ]. He was one of ] commanders<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Al-Sallabi |first1=Ali Mohammad |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=E4QREQAAQBAJ |title=Salahaddin al-Ayyubi {{!}} صلاح الدين الأيوبي وجهوده في القضاء على الدولة الفاطمية وتحرير بيت المقدس |last2=الصلابي |first2=علي محمد محمد |date=2024-01-01 |publisher=Asalet Yayınları |isbn=978-625-6752-96-2 |pages=339 |language=ar}}</ref> during his campaign in ] and Syria in 1178, alongside Prince Abi Al-Qasim Al-Hasani, who was in charge of managing the coast of ]. At the same time, Hossam Al-Din Bishara, Saladdin's nephew, was the ruler of the ] (South Lebanon),<ref>{{Cite book |last=IslamKotob |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NFQrCwAAQBAJ |title=الموسوعة الشاملة في تاريخ الحروب الصليبية - ج 19 |publisher=IslamKotob |pages=6, 203, 312 |language=ar}}</ref> while Zain Al-Abidin was made governor of the ].<ref name=":6">{{Cite book |last=Sbeiti |first=Ali |title=تاريخ عائلات عامل للشيخ علي سبيتي |language=Arabic |trans-title=The History of the Families of Jabal Amel}}</ref>


== Sheikh Zein Al-Din El Zein == == Zein Al-Din El Zein ==
One of Zain Al-Abidin's descendants, Hajj Khalil bin Musa El Zein, moved to the village of ] and settled there. One of his sons, Sheikh Zein Al-Din El Zein, was born in ] in 1747. Zein Al-Din grew up under his father’s care, and upon reaching adulthood, he was sent to ] in Iraq to further his knowledge, where he spent fifteen years studying jurisprudence and the science of ]<ref name=":0">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XzZe0YTlRY&list=PLEeTSGJHGml02L1hZyEHOagvJw5EsHtXA&index=32 |title=اعلام الهدى 525 الشيخ زين الدين الزين العاملي |date=2023-12-24 |last=قناة الصراط الفضائية |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=YouTube}}</ref>. One of Zein Al-Abidin's descendants, Khalil bin Musa bin Yusuf El Zein, moved to the village of ] and settled there.<ref>{{Cite book |last=IslamKotob |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=CLtGCwAAQBAJ |title=معجم المؤلفين - ج1 |publisher=IslamKotob |pages=740 |language=Arabic}}</ref> One of his sons, Zein Al-Din El Zein, was born in Shehour in 1747.<ref name=":7" /> He was sent to ] in Iraq where he spent fifteen years studying jurisprudence and the science of ].<ref name=":7">{{Cite book |last=الأميني النجفي |first=عبد الحسين |title=شهداء الفضيلة لآية الله |pages=273–281 |language=Arabic |trans-title=The Martyrdom of the Virtuous, Abdul Hussein Al-Amini Al-Najafi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Ziriklī |first=Khayr al-Dīn |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m87rAAAAMAAJ |title=al-Aʻlām: al-Dahhān-ʻAbd al-Salām |date=2002 |publisher=Dār al-ʻIlm lil-Malāyīn |pages=63 |language=ar}}</ref>


He returned to his hometown to engage in religious duties and community leadership but was tragically martyred by the Ottoman governor ], who saw him as a threat due to his influential role, burning his vast library of over 3,000 volumes in the process. Sheikh Zein Al-Din El Zein left behind five sons: Ali “Al Kabir”, Muhammad, Yahya, Qasim, and Hassan<ref name=":0" />. He returned to his hometown to engage in religious duties and community leadership but was martyred by the Ottoman governor ] in 1773,<ref>{{Cite book |last=خليل |first=أرزوني، |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LXNtAAAAMAAJ |title=تاريخ شحور الاجتماعي، ٠٠٩١-٠٠٠٢: خطط دار العز |date=2001 |publisher=دار الإنسانية، |pages=140 |language=ar}}</ref> who saw him as a threat, burning his library of over 3,000 volumes in the process.<ref>{{Cite book |last=القادر |first=با مطرف، محمد عبد |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=YfRAzgEACAAJ |title=الجامع: جامع شمل أعلام المهاجرين المنتسبين إلى اليمن وقبائلهم |date=1980 |publisher=الجمهورية العراقية، وزارة الثقافة، دار الرشيد للنشر، |pages=487 |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=al-Dīn |first=ʻAbd Allāh Sharaf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yHUxAAAAMAAJ |title=مع موسوعات رجال الشيعة |date=1991 |publisher=الإرشاد للطباعة والنشر، |pages=463 |language=ar}}</ref> Zein Al-Din El Zein left behind five sons: Ali 'Al Kabir,' Muhammad, Yahya, Qasim, and Hassan.<ref name=":7" />


== Role of Sheikh Ali El Zein “Al Kabir” == == Role of Ali El Zein “Al Kabir” ==
Ali El Zein "Al-Kabir", known as the "Proprietor of Shehour", administered local affairs in cooperation with the governors of ] during Ottoman rule after succeeding his father Zein Al-Din El Zein's leadership. ] (Ottoman central authority) entrusted him with local governance management in exchange for an annual tax payment.<ref name=":6" /> Ali El Zein's authority extended from the city of ] to ] along the coast, and from ] to ] in the mountains.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=al-Dīn |first=ʻAbd Allāh Sharaf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yHUxAAAAMAAJ |title=مع موسوعات رجال الشيعة |date=1991 |publisher=الإرشاد للطباعة والنشر، |pages=454 |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=سعيد |first=طريحي، محمد |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZxNuAAAAMAAJ |title=أعلام الهند |date=2005 |publisher=مؤسسة البلاغ، |isbn=978-90-809737-2-5 |pages=95 |language=ar}}</ref>
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Known as the "Proprietor of ]," Ali El Zein “Al Kabir” became one of the leaders of the revolution and directed the defense campaign against ] under the leadership of ]<ref>{{Cite book |title=ترجمة الشيخ علي الزين - تكملة أمل الآمل - السيد حسن الصدر - باب العين - ترجمةرقم 248}}</ref>.


In 1776, ], known as “Al-Jazzar” (the Butcher), was appointed the new governor of Acre and ruler over the region.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ǧūda |first=Aḥmad Ḥasan |title=Revolt in Palestine in the eighteenth century: the era of Shaykh Zahir al-ʿUmar |date=1987 |publisher=Kingston Pr |isbn=978-0-940670-11-2 |series=Leaders, politics and social change in the Islamic world |location=Princeton, NJ |pages=116}}</ref> The relationship between him and the inhabitants of Jabal Amel deteriorated due to his excessive oppression and tyranny, spreading fear and imposing heavy taxes on them.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Winter |first=Stefan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KGeuAeFFJCEC&pg=PA142 |title=The Shiites of Lebanon under Ottoman Rule, 1516–1788 |date=2010-03-11 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-1-139-48681-1 |pages=142 |language=en}}</ref> ]In 1783, local leaders gathered in Shehour.<ref name=":11">{{Cite book |last=خازم |first=يوسف |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L2l_DwAAQBAJ |title=عبد الكريم الخليل: مشعل العرب الأول، 1884 - 1915 |date=2017-01-01 |publisher=Al Manhal |isbn=9796500283012 |pages=38 |language=ar}}</ref> Hamza bin Muhammad Al-Nassar and his companion Ali El Zein “Al Kabir” led the revolution<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Harris |first=William |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=q_xoAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA122 |title=Lebanon: A History, 600 - 2011 |date=2012-06-12 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-972059-0 |pages=122 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=منار الهدى، دروس تمهيدية في المعارف الإسلامية / تأليف مركز المعارف للتأليف والتحقيق ص 65 |pages=65 |language=Arabic |trans-title=Manar Al-Huda: Introductory Lessons in Islamic Knowledge, authored by the Center for Composition and Research, p. 65}}</ref> and directed the defense campaign against Jazzar Pasha under the leadership of ].<ref>{{Cite book |title=تكملة أمل الآمل - السيد حسن الصدر - باب العين - ترجمةرقم 248}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{Cite book |last=الأمين |first=السيد محسن |title=خطط جبل عامل |language=Arabic |trans-title=The Lines of Jabal Amel by Sayyed Mohsen Al-Amin}}</ref> They formed a battalion to attack Jazzar's workers and soldiers, who were stationed in various parts of Jabal Amil under strict military occupation. The battalion attacked Jazzar's local governor in ], slaughtering him and his aides and seizing the royal treasury.<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite book |last=Amīn |first=Ḥasan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sGvYAAAAMAAJ |title=دائرة المعارف الإسلامية الشيعية |date=1972 |pages=501 |language=ar}}</ref>]Jazzar Pasha dispatched his soldiers and henchmen to hunt down the rebels invading the village of Shehour killing Hamza Al-Nassar.<ref name=":1" /> Ali El Zein and his companions escaped to ], continuing his journey to ] and eventually to ].<ref name=":13">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?printsec=frontcover&vid=LCCN81204534&redir_esc=y |title=من دفتر الذكريات الجنوبية |date=1981 |publisher=دار الكتاب اللبناني، |pages=23 |language=ar}}</ref><ref name=":14">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lU7SAAAAMAAJ |title=Ṣafaḥāt min tārīkh jabal ʻĀmil |date=1979 |publisher=Dār al-Fārābī |pages=71 |language=ar}}</ref> There, one of the Indian Kings appointed him as a ], eventually returning to his homeland after the ].<ref name=":13" /><ref name=":14" />
The people of ] endured various forms of oppression and suffering, which drove them to fight fiercely in defense of their land. Leaders and tribesmen rose up, forming revolutionary bands. In 1781, a group of the country's notable figures gathered in the village of ]. Exhausted by ] tyranny and the devastation he brought to the land, they resolved to fight back and save what remained of their homeland from destruction. They formed a battalion of their strongest men to attack ] workers and soldiers, who were stationed in various parts of Jabal Amel under strict military occupation, imposing taxes, sustaining themselves, and causing harm and suffering to the population.
Peace did not return to Jabal Amil until Jazzar's death in 1804.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Buckingham |first=James Silk |url=https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781139162456 |title=Travels in Palestine, through the Countries of Bashan and Gilead, East of the River Jordan |date=2011-12-29 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-1-108-04217-8 |pages=126|doi=10.1017/cbo9781139162456 }}</ref> However, the rebels' influence extended to ] and ]. The new governor eventually realized that his troops would fail to suppress the rebels due to the growing control of the revolutionary forces. The governor Suleiman Pasha, the new ruler of ],<ref name=":8" /> convened a meeting attended by ] and Faris Nassif Al-Nassar,<ref name=":1" /> representing Jabal Amil. The rebels were pardoned, confiscated properties were returned to their rightful owners.<ref name=":8" /><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Nahel |first1=Osama Abu |date=15 April 2021 |title=The Feudal Rule of Mutawila of Jabal Amel under the Ottoman Era 1804-1830 A.D |trans-title= |url=https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/osmed/issue/58370/789531 |journal=Osmanlı Medeniyeti Araştırmaları Dergisi |publication-date=2021 |issue=12 |pages=1–19 |doi=10.21021/osmed.789531}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Mishāqa |first=Mikhāyil |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ISHHYMNmp0gC&pg=PA19 |title=Murder, Mayhem, Pillage, and Plunder: The History of the Lebanon in the 18th and 19th Centuries by Mikhāyil Mishāqa (1800-1873) |date=1988-01-01 |publisher=SUNY Press |isbn=978-0-88706-712-9 |pages=19, 20, 52–70 |language=en}}</ref>
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] had assembled his forces from lawless and ruthless men. At the head of the revolution were Sheikh Hamza bin Muhammad Al-Nassar<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Harris |first=William |url=https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=q_xoAgAAQBAJ&pg=PA122&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false |title=Lebanon: A History, 600 - 2011 |date=2012-06-12 |publisher=Oxford University Press |isbn=978-0-19-972059-0 |language=en}}</ref> and Sheikh Ali El Zein. The battalion attacked ]'s local governor in ], slaughtering him and his aides, overpowering his troops and seizing the ]<ref>{{Citation |title=Toron |date=2024-10-04 |work=Misplaced Pages |url=https://en.wikipedia.org/Toron |access-date=2024-12-26 |language=en}}</ref>.


== Suleiman bin Ali El Zein ==
] dispatched his soldiers and henchmen to hunt down the rebels. They invaded the village of ], leading to a bloody battle in which Sheikh Hamza Al-Nassar was martyred, and the surviving rebels fled. Sheikh Ali El Zein and his companions escaped to ], continuing his journey to ] and eventually to ]. There, one of the Indian Kings appointed him as a ], eventually returning to his homeland after the ].
{{Ill|Suleiman El Zein|ar|سليمان الزين}}, son of Ali El Zein “Al-Kabir” succeeded his father's leadership upon his death in 1838. A poet, he funded the Jbaa religious school founded by {{Ill|Abdullah Nehme|ar|عبد الله نعمة العاملي}} and established relations with officials like ], a representative of the ].<ref>{{Cite book |title=أعيان الشيعة ج ٧ ص ٣٠٧ |pages=307 |language=Arabic |trans-title=A‘yan Al-Shia Vol. 7}}</ref> Suleiman moved to ] where he established himself as a merchant, playing a role in the region's social and economic development.<ref>{{Cite book |title=موسوعة قرى ومدن لبنان ج ١٥ ص 90 |edition=15 |pages=90 |language=Arabic |trans-title=Mawsu‘at Qura wa Madan Lubnan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Sulaymān |first=Ibrāhīm Āl |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gxFIAAAAMAAJ |title=بلدان جبل عامل: قلاعه ومدارسه وجسوره ومروجه ومطاحنه وجباله ومشاهده |date=1995 |publisher=مؤسسة الدائرة، |pages=517 |language=ar}}</ref>
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Peace did not return to ] until the tyrant ]'s death in 1804. However, the rebels' influence extended to ] and ]. The new governor eventually realized that his troops would fail to suppress the rebels due to the growing control of the revolutionary forces. He summoned Sheikh Ali Al-Faris to ], offering him the governorship of ] under his authority. Sheikh Ali refused unless an agreement was reached with the rebels and the region was restored to its state before ] turmoil.


After Suleiman's death in 1872, leadership responsibilities were taken over by his children who each settled in different villages: Hussein in ], Muhammad and Ismail in ], and Ali in ].
Finally, the governor Suleiman Pasha, the new ruler of ], conceded, convening a meeting attended by ] and Sheikh Faris Nassif Al-Nassar<ref name=":1" />, representing Jabal Amel. The rebels were pardoned, confiscated properties were returned to their rightful owners, and stability prevailed until the arrival of Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt in 1832 <ref name=":2">{{Cite book |title=كتاب "عبد المجيد الزين" - إعداد وإصدار رابطة آل الزين.}}</ref>.

== Sheikh Suleiman bin Ali El Zein ==
Sheikh ], son of Sheikh Ali El Zein “Al-Kabir” succeeded his father's leadership upon his death in 1838. A poet known for his generosity and benevolence, he funded the Jbaa religious school<ref name=":3">{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/100075930916805/videos/385556685216891/ |title=20K views · 344 reactions {{!}} مدرسة جباع ونحن {{!}} الشيخ عبد الله نعمة، بيت الزين ومدرسة جباع... في جبالنا حكاية {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref> founded by ] and established strong relations with prominent officials like ], a representative of the ]. Suleiman moved to ] and became one of the city's most prominent merchants, playing a significant role in the region's social and economic development.

After Sheikh ] death in 1872, leadership responsibilities were taken over by his children who each settled in different villages: Hussein in ], Muhammad and Ismail in ], and Ali in ].


== Notable descendants of Hussein El Zein == == Notable descendants of Hussein El Zein ==
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Known as Sheikh Abu Khalil, Sheikh Hussein bin Suleiman El Zein was a scholar and student of ], he studied at the Jbaa Religious School<ref name=":3" /> and resided there for a long time, later moving to the village of ], where he lived until his death in 1884. He had two sons: Khalil and Abdel-Karim<ref name=":2" />.


Known as Abu Khalil, Hussein bin Suleiman El Zein was a scholar and student of ], studying at the Jbaa Religious School. He later moved to the village of Jibshit, where he lived until his death in 1884. He had two sons: Khalil and Abdel-Karim.<ref>{{Cite book |last=al-Dīn |first=ʻAbd Allāh Sharaf |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yHUxAAAAMAAJ |title=مع موسوعات رجال الشيعة |date=1991 |publisher=الإرشاد للطباعة والنشر، |pages=459 |language=ar}}</ref>
'''Sheikh Khalil bin Hussein El Zein -''' A scholar in Islamic jurisprudence, and student of ]. He had five children, the most known was Sheikh Muhammad bin Khalil El Zein <ref name=":2" />.


'''Khalil bin Hussein El Zein''' – A scholar in ], and student of {{Ill|Musa Shararah|ar|موسى شرارة}}. He had five children, including Muhammad bin Khalil El Zein.<ref name=":16">{{Cite book |last=IslamKotob |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bTE-CwAAQBAJ |title=معجم الأدباء من العصر الجاهلي حتى سنة 2002 - ج 5 - ك - محمد علي جماز |publisher=IslamKotob |pages=275 |language=ar}}</ref>
'''Sheikh Muhammad bin Khalil El Zein''' was sent to study in ], then returned to ], where he founded the ''Guidance and Enlightenment Society (جمعية الهداية والإرشاد)''. He worked on bridging Islamic sects, authoring several books, including ''The History of Islamic Sects (تاريخ الفرق الإسلامية''<ref>{{Cite book |title=تاريخ الفرق الإسلامية - الشيخ خليل بن حسين بن سليمان الزين}}</ref>'')'' and ''Islamic Principles and Branches (لأصول والفروع الإسلامية''<ref>{{Cite book |title=الأصول والفروع الإسلامية - الشيخ خليل بن حسين بن سليمان الزين}}</ref>'')''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/100075930916805/videos/166799731925079/ |title=32 reactions · 4 comments {{!}} سيرة شيخ التقريب... عالم مجدد وأديب {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>''.''
'''Muhammad bin Khalil El Zein''' was sent to study in ], then returned to ],<ref>{{Cite book |title=كتاب أعيان الشيعة صفحة 350 المجلد التاسع |pages=350 |language=Arabic}}</ref> where he founded the ''Guidance and Enlightenment Society (جمعية الهداية والإرشاد)''. He worked on bridging Islamic sects, authoring several books, including ''The History of Islamic Sects (تاريخ الفرق الإسلامية)'' and ''Islamic Principles and Branches (لأصول والفروع الإسلامية).''<ref name=":16" />]'''{{Ill|Abdul-Karim bin Hussein El Zein|ar|عبد الكريم حسين الزين}}''' - A scholar, poet, and writer, known for his ownership of large estates, he authored numerous works in theology, literature, and medicine.<ref>{{Cite book |title=راجع ترجمته في كتاب أعيان الشيعة للسيد محسن الأمين - المجلد 8 - صفحات 35 إلى 38}}</ref> He studied in ] under scholars of Islamic jurisprudence and principles for 20 years before returning to ], where he succeeded his father. Abdul-Karim opposed Ottoman rule and was accused of involvement in secret societies, narrowly escaping execution in 1915. He died in 1941, leaving behind three sons: Muhammad Hussein, Ali, and Jaafar.<ref>{{Cite book |last=خازم |first=يوسف |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=L2l_DwAAQBAJ |title=عبد الكريم الخليل: مشعل العرب الأول، 1884 - 1915 |date=2017-01-01 |publisher=Al Manhal |isbn=9796500283012 |pages=275 |language=ar}}</ref>
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'''] –''' A scholar, poet, and writer, known for his piety and ownership of large estates, generosity and principled nature, he authored numerous works in theology, literature, and medicine. He studied in ] under renowned scholars Islamic jurisprudence and principles for 20 years before returning to ], where he succeeded his father. ] opposed Ottoman rule and was accused of involvement in secret societies, narrowly escaping execution in 1915. He passed away in 1941, leaving behind three sons: Ali, Muhammad Hussein and Jaafar<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/351507091955184/videos/401973553575204 |title=16K views · 364 reactions {{!}} عن "أبي ذر الثاني"‎ {{!}} ‎ عن الشيخ عبد الكريم الزين ."‎قصة شيخ فارس... "أبو ذر الثاني"‎ {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>.
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'''Sheikh Muhammad Hussein bin Abdul Karim''' '''El Zein''' – A respected religious scholar, poet, judge, and author, best known for his book ''The Rightly Guided Caliphs(الخلفاء الراشدون)''<ref>{{Cite book |title=الخلفاء الراشدون - الشيخ محمد حسين بن عبد الكريم الزين}}</ref> ''and Shia in History (الشيعة في التاريخ)''<ref>{{Cite book |title=الشيعة في التاريخ - الشيخ محمد حسين بن عبد الكريم الزين}}</ref>''.'' He studied in ] and later served as a judge in ] and ]. He had seven children, including Abdul Amir, Hani El Zein, lawyer Ahmad El Zein, Mufti Sheikh Abdul Halim El Zein, Kazem El Zein, Zohair El Zein, and Souhail El Zein. His poetry often drew on his religious upbringing and cultural heritage<ref>{{Cite book |title=كتاب (عبدالمجيد الزين) - إصدار رابططة آل الزين - لا ناشر - ملحق (من التاريخ)- صفحة 135}}</ref>.
'''Sheikh Abdul Halim bin Muhammad Hussein El Zein''' – A religious scholar and judge.
'''Professor Ahmad bin Muhammad Hussein El Zein''' – A lawyer


'''{{Interlanguage link|Muhammad Hussein bin Abdul Karim El Zein|ar|محمد_حسين_الزين}}''' – A religious scholar, poet, judge, and author, best known for his book ''The Rightly Guided Caliphs (''{{Langx|ar|الخلفاء الراشدون|label=none|rtl=yes|italic=yes}}'')'' and ''Shia in History (''{{Langx|ar|الشيعة في التاريخ|label=none|rtl=yes|italic=yes}}'').'' He studied in ] and later served as a judge in ] and ]. His poetry often drew on his religious upbringing and cultural heritage.<ref>{{Cite book |last=IslamKotob |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bTE-CwAAQBAJ&dq=%D8%AD%D8%B3%D9%8A%D9%86+%D8%A8%D9%86+%D8%B3%D9%84%D9%8A%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86&pg=PT248 |title=معجم الأدباء من العصر الجاهلي حتى سنة 2002 - ج 5 - ك - محمد علي جماز |publisher=IslamKotob |pages=249 |language=ar}}</ref>
'''Dr. Souhail bin Muhammad Hussein El Zein''' – A university professor in France and a former advisor to .


'''{{Ill|Ali bin Abdul-Karim El Zein|ar|علي الزين العاملي}}''' (died 1984) – A revisionist historian and critic.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Winter |first=Stefan |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KGeuAeFFJCEC&pg=PA2 |title=The Shiites of Lebanon under Ottoman Rule, 1516–1788 |date=2010-03-11 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-1-139-48681-1 |pages=35 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Ajami |first=Fouad |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vZsMhk6BM68C |title=The Vanished Imam: Musa al Sadr and the Shia of Lebanon |date=2012-05-03 |publisher=Cornell University Press |isbn=978-0-8014-6507-9 |pages=58 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=كوثراني |first1=وجيه |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=671mDwAAQBAJ&dq=%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D9%8A%D8%AE+%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%8A+%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86&pg=PT31 |title=إشكالية الدولة والطائفة والمنهج في كتابات تاريخية لبنانية: من لبنان الملجأ إلى بيوت العنكبوت |last2=السياسات |first2=المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة |date=2014-01-01 |publisher=المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة السياسات |isbn=978-9953-0-2931-3 |language=ar}}</ref> He was the founder of the ''Ameli Literature League'' in 1936 (عصبة الأدب العاملي سنة ١٩٣٦). His works include ''In Search of Our History (للبحث عن تاريخنا)'' and others.''<ref>{{Cite book |title=دليل جنوب لبنان كتابا - المجلس الثقافي للبنان الجنوبي - الرقم 341 - الصفحة 208 و 209}}</ref>'']'''Hassan bin Ali''' '''El Zein''' – Author and previous editor-in-chief of ]. His works include ''The Legal Status of Christians and Jews in the Islamic State until the Ottoman Conquest (Les conditions juridiques des juifs et des chrétiens en pays d'Islam, jusqu'à la conquete Ottomane),'' which was his doctoral thesis (Doctorat d'Etat) in the ] in Paris.<ref>{{Cite web |last=حسن |date=2016-10-26 |title=الدكتور حسن الزين... كبيرنا الذي رحل |url=https://janoubia.com/2016/10/26/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%83%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D8%B3%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%84/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=جنوبية |language=ar}}</ref>
] –A prominent historian, writer, and activist, founder of the '''' in 1936 (عصبة الأدب العاملي سنة ١٩٣٦)<ref>{{Cite book |title=عصبة الأدب العاملي سنة ١٩٣٦ - الشيخ علي الزين}}</ref>. Notable works include ''In Search of Our History (للبحث عن تاريخنا''<ref>{{Cite book |title=للبحث عن تاريخنا - الشيخ علي الزين}}</ref>'')'' <ref>{{Cite book |title=دليل جنوب لبنان كتابا - المجلس الثقافي للبنان الجنوبي - الرقم 341 - الصفحة 208 و 209}}</ref>''.'' He was most probably the first ever Muslim cleric to earn an academic diploma, in literature, in 1941 from ]<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/100075930916805/videos/298111777900029/ |title=34K views · 333 reactions {{!}} شيخ التاريخ العاملي: ديمقراطي وحدوي ومقاوم {{!}} العامليون الرواد... الشيخ علي الزين أحد شيوخهم في المسيرة الأنبل، مسيرة الإصلاح والمساواة والمقاومة... سيرة أول رجل دين مسلم وأكاديمي في الجامعة اليسوعية {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>, a Catholic Jesuit university in ].
[[File:Abbas el zein's book.png|left|thumb|303x303px|''Bullet Paper Rock'', Abbas El Zein


'''Jehad''' '''El Zein''' – Son of Hassan, is a political writer in the Middle East, poet and analyst, former editor of ], and current writer for '']'' newspaper.<ref>{{Cite news |title=جهاد الزين |url=https://www.annahar.com/arabic/authors/%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241004025511/https://www.annahar.com/arabic/authors/%D8%AC%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86 |archive-date=2024-10-04 |access-date=2024-12-30 |work=annahar.com |language=ar}}</ref>
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'''Dr. Hassan bin Ali''' '''El Zein''' – Author and editor-in-chief of ]. His works include''The Legal Status of Christians and Jews in the Islamic State until the Ottoman Conquest ( ,'' which was his successful doctoral thesis (Doctorat d'Etat) in the ] in Paris


] – Son of Hassan, is a professor at the ] and award-winning non-fiction writer in Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |title=Queensland Literary Awards 2024 winners announced {{!}} Books+Publishing |url=https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2024/09/06/258195/queensland-literary-awards-2024-winners-announced/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |language=en-AU}}</ref> His works include the books ''Leave to Remain'' and ''Bullet Paper Rock.''
<ref>{{Cite web |last=حسن |date=2016-10-26 |title=الدكتور حسن الزين... كبيرنا الذي رحل |url=https://janoubia.com/2016/10/26/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%83%D8%AA%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%AD%D8%B3%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%8A%D9%86-%D9%83%D8%A8%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%86%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B0%D9%8A-%D8%B1%D8%AD%D9%84/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=جنوبية |language=ar}}</ref>.

'''Jehad bin Hassan''' '''El Zein''' – A renowned political writer in the Middle East, poet and analyst, former editor of ], and current writer for .

] – A professor at the ] and award-winning non-fiction writer in Australia<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mem: 7602232 |title=Queensland Literary Awards 2024 winners announced {{!}} Books+Publishing |url=https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2024/09/06/258195/queensland-literary-awards-2024-winners-announced/ |access-date=2024-12-26 |language=en-AU}}</ref>. His notable works include '''' and ''.''

'''Hekmat bin Hassan''' '''El Zein'''– Former Editor-in-chief of ''Hurriyat'' magazine at the , writer, founder of the Human Rights Association and ] of a group of companies in London, Dubai, and Riyadh<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hekmat El Zein LinkedIn |url=https://ae.linkedin.com/in/hekmat-el-zein-aba9b61a}}</ref>.


== Notable descendants of Ismail El Zein == == Notable descendants of Ismail El Zein ==
] was a Lebanese merchant, politician, and influential landowner. He inherited his father ] estates and political leadership, expanding his influence through significant land acquisitions including the village of ] through successful trade ventures, managing multiple villages and increasing his regional authority. In 1909, Ismail was assassinated following accusations of oppressive behavior towards his workers<ref name=":2" />. Of his sons include Hassan Efendi, whose grandson was the prominent Lebanese Army Colonel Rafic El Zein, Hajj Hussein and Youssef Bek. {{Ill|Ismail Suleiman El Zein|ar|إسماعيل الزين}} was a Lebanese merchant, politician, and landowner. He inherited his father Suleiman El Zein's estates and political leadership, expanding his land acquisitions including the village of ] through trade ventures.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8DpaDwAAQBAJ |title=حوار الأيام |date=2014-01-01 |publisher=Al Manhal |isbn=9796500276519 |pages=224 |language=ar}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite book |last1=Mazraʻānī |first1=ʻAlī Ḥusayn |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cnAMAQAAMAAJ |title=قضاء النبطية في قرن ١٩٠٠-٢٠٠٠ |last2=حسين |first2=مزرعاني، علي |date=2002 |publisher=ع.‌ح. مزرعاني، |pages=159 |language=ar}}</ref> In 1909, Ismail was assassinated following accusations of oppressive behavior towards his workers.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |title=كتاب "عبد المجيد الزين" - إعداد وإصدار رابطة آل الزين.}}</ref> Of his sons include Hussein, Youssef Bek and Hassan Efendi, whose grandson was the Lebanese Army Colonel Rafic El Zein.


] was a Lebanese politician, born in 1876 in the town of ]. He established the first charitable school in ] and held several positions during the French Mandate period, including Member of the Administrative Committee for the South (1920-1922), ] (1926-1927) and Member of the First ] (1927-1929)<ref>{{Cite book |title=الشيخ أحمد رضا - حوادث جبل عامل - تحقيق منذر جابر - هامش صفحة 31}}</ref>. '''{{Ill|Hussein bin Ismail El Zein|ar|حسين إسماعيل الزين}}''' was a politician, born in 1876 in the town of ].<ref>{{Cite book |last=محسن |first=ضاهر، عدنان |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=yjqNAAAAMAAJ |title=المجعم النيابي اللبناني: سيرة وتراجم اعضاء المجالس النيابية واعضاء مجالس الادارة في متصرفية جبل لبنان، 1861-2006 |date=2007 |publisher=ع. ضاهر ور. غنام، |isbn=978-9953-0-0828-8 |pages=245 |language=ar}}</ref> He established the first charitable school in ] and held several positions during the French Mandate period, including Member of the Administrative Committee for the South (1920–1922), ] (1926–1927) and Member of the First ] (1927–1929).<ref>{{Cite book |title=الشيخ أحمد رضا - حوادث جبل عامل - تحقيق منذر جابر - هامش صفحة 31 |language=Arabic |trans-title=31}}</ref>
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=== Youssef Bek El Zein === === Youssef Bek El Zein ===
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] was a prominent Lebanese politician and ] of ]. He inherited significant estates from his father, ], and focused on politics rather than commerce or agriculture.
{{Ill|Youssef Bek bin Ismail El Zein|ar|يوسف الزين}} was a politician and za’im of ]. He inherited significant estates from his father, ], and focused on politics rather than commerce or agriculture.<ref>{{Cite book |last=سليمان |first=ظاهر، |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=52oMAQAAMAAJ |title=معجم قرى جبل عامل |date=2006 |publisher=مؤسسة الإمام الصادق للبحوث في تراث علماء جبل عامل، |pages=206 |language=ar}}</ref>

Serving in the first advisory council for ] and the first representative council in 1922, he was elected to the ] in 1926 and maintained his representation of ] until his death. After the decline of the ] political influence, ] became the dominant political leader in southern Lebanon. His achievements included renovating the Al-Hamidiya School in ], supporting the Maqasid Charity Association, and financing a major water project in 1925 to supply ] and its surroundings. He also established a family residence in ], which remains standing today<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/100075930916805/videos/446463650812139/ |title=1.2K views · 19 reactions {{!}} مؤسس كبير من رجالات تأسيس الكيان... عن النائب يوسف بيك الزين {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>.

Three of his sons followed in his footsteps as parliamentarians: Abdul Latif, Abdul Majeed, and Abdul Karim El Zein.
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''']''' – Politician and former ], a prominent political figure in Lebanon. He studied at the ] and ] in ], earning a degree in law, and holding office as a Member of the Lebanese Parliament from 1960 until 2018. He also served as Lebanon's Minister of Agriculture.

''']''' – Officer in the Internal Security Forces, politician, and former ]. He graduated from the Military Academy in 1945 and joined the Lebanese gendarmerie. He entered politics after resigning from the military and served on the parliamentary committees for foreign affairs and defense, serving as an MP until 1972 <ref>{{Cite book |title=عدنان محسن ضاهر ورياض غنام- المعجم النيابي اللبناني، بيروت 2007 - صفحة 247}}</ref>.
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''']''' – Soldier, politician, and former ]. He graduated from the Military Academy with the rank of ] in the Lebanese Internal Security Forces. He was elected as a ] in 1964, representing the ] in southern Lebanon and served on the Parliamentary Committees for Finance and Budget as well as Agriculture <ref>{{Cite book |title=المعجم النيابي اللبناني - عدنان ضاهر ورياض غانم - طبع عام 2007 - صفحة 246}}</ref>.

'''Saeb El Zein bin Abdul Karim''' – Financial expert and advisor, Member of the Board of Directors at "Bank of Lebanon and the Diaspora."

== Notable Descendants of Muhammad El Zein ==
Sheikh Muhammad bin Suleiman El Zein, along with his brother Sheikh Abu Khalil, studied in ]. He was well-versed in the Arabic language and its literature. He authored a book on jurisprudence titled ''Rasa'il fi al-Fiqh (رسائل في الفقه)'' <ref>{{Cite book |title=الشيخ محمد بن سليمان الزين - رسائل في الفقه}}</ref> and another book titled Sharh al-Nizam ''(شرح النظام)'' <ref>{{Cite book |title=شرح النظام - الشيخ محمد بن سليمان الزين}}</ref> along with other books. He was born in ] in 1830 and passed away there in 1902. He traveled to ] but returned upon his father's death without completing his studies there. He had five children, among whom stood out ] <ref>{{Cite book |title=انظر ترجمة محمد بن سليمان الزين في كتاب تكملة أمل الآمل للسيد حسن الصدر - ترجمة رقم 332}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |title=ترجمة محمد سليمان الزين في كتاب أعيان الشيعة صفحة 350 المجلد التاسع}}</ref>.
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=== Sheikh Muhammad Rida bin Muhammad El Zein ===
] was a scholar, poet, and teacher<ref>{{Cite book |title=انظر ترجمة محمد بن سليمان الزين في كتاب تكملة أمل الآمل للسيد حسن الصدر - ترجمة رقم 332}}</ref>. After completing his early education in ] and ], he traveled to ] in 1898 where he studied under renowned scholars, such as ], and ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=معجم الشعراء العرب - تم جمعه من موقع الموسوعة الشعرية - مکتبة مدرسة الفقاهة |url=https://ar.lib.eshia.ir/40449/1/2072 |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=ar.lib.eshia.ir |language=ar}}</ref>.

Following his studies, he worked as a trader in ] and later engaged in agriculture in the region. Upon returning to ], he settled in ] and became a judge in ] <ref>{{Cite book |title=أعيان الشيعة - السيد محسن الأمين - المجلد التاسع - الرقم 690 - الصفحة 331 - ترجمة محمد رضا بن محمد بن سليمان الزين}}</ref>.

A prolific poet, his work addressed themes like religion, hardship, brotherhood, and social issues, reflecting wisdom and moral guidance. He participated in literary debates, and among his notable writings are ''Islamic History (التاريخ الإسلامي)'' <ref>{{Cite book |title=التاريخ الإسلامي - محمد رضا بن محمد بن سليمان الزّين}}</ref> and ''The El Zein family in History (آل الزين في التاريخ)''<ref>{{Cite book |title=آل الزين في التاريخ - محمد رضا بن محمد بن سليمان الزّين}}</ref>. He passed away in 1946 and was buried in ] <ref>{{Cite book |title=عبد الله الخاقاني (2000). موسوعة النجف الأشرف؛شعراء النجف في القرن الرابع عشر. بيروت، لبنان: دار الأضواء. ج. المجلد التاسع عشر. ص. 73.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSuROOpuIS4 |title=أعلام الهدى 500 الشيخ محمد رضا الزين العاملي |date=2023-06-05 |last=قناة الصراط الفضائية |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=YouTube}}</ref>.

'''Suleiman bin Rida El Zein''' – Son of ], former Lebanese minister, politician, and lawyer, who was appointed Minister of National Education and Fine Arts by the Lebanese president ] in 1966.

== Notable descendants of Hajj Ali El Zein ==
Hajj Ali bin Suleiman El Zein was born in ] in 1860. He received his education at the Al-Rashidiyya School, then moved to the town of ] where he resided and managed his father's extensive properties in ]. He married the daughter of Hajj Hassan Osseiran. He passed away and was buried in ] in 1931, leaving behind four sons: Sheikh Labib, Hajj Atif, Sheikh Abdel-Ala'a and Sheikh Ahmad Arif <ref>{{Cite book |title=كتاب (عبد المجيد الزين) - لا ناشر -إصدار رابطة آل الزين - ملحق (من التاريخ) - صفحة 137}}</ref>.

=== Sheikh Ahmad Arif bin Ali El Zein ===
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] was a writer, journalist, and reformist from ]. He sought educational reforms and the reconciliation of Islamic values with Western ideas of liberty and democracy. He founded ] and ''Jabal Amel'' newspaper (1911), which significantly influenced cultural and political thought in the region<ref>{{Cite book |title=Humayid, Ayoub (1986), "Sheikh Ahmed Aref El-Zein, Founder of Al-Irfan", Al-Irfan}}</ref>. El Zein actively participated in various reformist and revolutionary organizations, including the ''Arab Youth Society'' and the ''League of the Arab Revolution''.

He was imprisoned multiple times under ] and later during the ] due to his support for the Syrian Revolution and opposition to ] <ref>{{Cite book |title=Nahhas-ElZein, Raghda (1996). The Reformist Sheikh from Jabal Amil (Masters of Arts thesis). American University of Beirut.}}</ref>. El Zein was involved in reformist and revolutionary organizations and advocated for educational, agricultural, and administrative reforms. He authored several notable works and also published and edited key literary and religious texts through '']''.
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] passed away on October 15, 1960, during a trip to ], where he was visiting the holy cities of ] and ]. He was buried in the ] in ] with the approval of ]. He remains a celebrated figure for his contributions to Lebanese journalism, literature, and reform <ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/351507091955184/videos/371965269909366 |title=15K views · 157 reactions {{!}} قصة شيخ، قصة العرفان {{!}} إليكم هذا الفيديو الذي تغطي أحداثه جزءاً من تاريخنا القريب... عن الشيخ أحمد عارف الزين {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>.

'''Nizar bin Ahmad Arif El Zein''' – Publisher and editor-in-chief of ].

'''Zaid bin Ahmad Arif El Zein''' – Judge in the Supreme Judicial Council and member of the Higher Islamic Shia Council.

'''Fouad bin Zaid El Zein''' – Publisher of ] and writer


Serving in the first advisory council for ] and the first representative council in 1922, he was elected to the ] in 1926 and maintained his representation of ] until his death. After the decline of the ] political influence, Youssef Bek became the dominant political leader in southern Lebanon. His achievements included renovating the Al-Hamidiya School in ], supporting the Maqasid Charity Association, and financing a major water project in 1925 to supply Nabatieh and its surroundings.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5oAnAQAAIAAJ |title=طرائف نبطانية |date=2009 |pages=54 |language=ar}}</ref> Three of his sons followed in his footsteps as parliamentarians: Abdul Latif, Abdul Majeed, and Abdul Karim El Zein.<ref>{{Cite book |title=مذكرات جبل عامل - الشيخ أحمد رضا - صفحة 28، 108 - إصدار دار النهار |pages=28–108 |language=Arabic}}</ref>
'''Arif bin Zaid El Zein''' – Researcher, legal consultant, and writer.


'''{{Ill|Abdul Latif bin Youssef El Zein|ar|عبد اللطيف الزين}}''' – politician and former ]. He studied law at the ] and ] in ], and held office as a member of the Lebanese Parliament from 1960 until 2018. He also served as Lebanon's minister of agriculture.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Zakhyā |first=Zakhyā Mīshāl |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=b-IjAAAAMAAJ&q=Hay%C4%81tun%C4%81 |title=Hayātunā al-barlamānīyah min khilāl niṣf qarn |date=1972 |pages=88 |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=حمدان |first=طليع كمال |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=v6k8DwAAQBAJ |title=تطور البنية المجتمعية في الجنوب اللبناني بين 1943 - 1975 |publisher=Al Manhal |year=2017 |isbn=9796500279008 |pages=213 |language=ar}}</ref>
'''Raghda Nahas El Zein''' - Granddaughter of Sheikh Ahmad Arif, professor of Arabic literature at the ]
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'''{{Ill|Abdul Majeed bin Youssef El Zein|ar|عبد المجيد الزين}}''' – Officer in the Internal Security Forces, politician, and former ]. He entered politics after resigning from the military and served on the parliamentary committees for foreign affairs and defense, serving as an MP until 1972.<ref>{{Cite book |title=عدنان محسن ضاهر ورياض غنام- المعجم النيابي اللبناني، بيروت 2007 - صفحة 247}}</ref>
'''Dr. Hassan bin Labib El Zein''' – Son of Labib, publisher and founder of ''Dar Al-Kitab Al-Lubnani'' and ''Dar Al-Kitab Al-Masri''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/100075930916805/videos/388744081564818/ |title=7.5K views · 204 reactions {{!}} سيرة كبير.. في قصة الكتب {{!}} رحلة النشر الناجحة بين العواصم.. سيرة كبير. عن الدكتور حسن لبيب الزين {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>''.''


'''{{Ill|Abdul Karim Youssef bin Youssef El Zein|ar|عبد الكريم يوسف الزين}}''' – Soldier, politician, and former ]. He graduated from the Military Academy with the rank of ]. He was elected as a ] in 1964, representing the ] in southern Lebanon and served on the Parliamentary Committees for Finance and Budget as well as Agriculture.<ref>{{Cite book |title=المعجم النيابي اللبناني - عدنان ضاهر ورياض غانم - طبع عام 2007 - صفحة 246}}</ref>


== Notable descendants of Muhammad El Zein ==
''']''' – Prolific writer and author of works such as ''Islam and the Ideology of Humanity''<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.facebook.com/351507091955184/videos/376862526086307 |title=2.6K views · 77 reactions {{!}} مسيرة عطاء، سيرة نقاء لكبير من منازلنا.. {{!}} مسيرة عطاء، سيرة نقاء لكبير من منازلنا.. إليكم هذا الفيديو مع التحيات. عن الحاج سميح عاطف الزين {{!}} By ‎بيت الزين‎ {{!}} Facebook |language=en |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=www.facebook.com}}</ref>''.''
Muhammad bin Suleiman El Zein, along with his brother Abu Khalil, studied in ]. He authored a book on jurisprudence titled ''Rasa'il fi al-Fiqh (''{{Langx|ar|رسائل في الفقه|label=none|rtl=yes|italic=yes}}'')'' and another book titled Sharh al-Nizam ''(''{{Langx|ar|شرح النظام|label=none|rtl=yes|italic=yes}}'')'' along with other works. He was born in ] in 1830 and died there in 1902. He traveled to ] but returned upon his father's death without completing his studies there. He had five children, including Muhammad Rida bin Muhammad El Zein.<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite book |title=كتاب تكملة أمل الآمل للسيد حسن الصدر - ترجمة رقم 332}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=El Amine |first=Mohamed Mohsen |title=أعيان الشيعة صفحة 350 المجلد التاسع، السيد محمد محسن الامين |pages=350 |language=Arabic |trans-title=A'yan Al Shia, vol.9}}</ref><ref name=":17">{{Cite book |last=IslamKotob |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bTE-CwAAQBAJ |title=معجم الأدباء من العصر الجاهلي حتى سنة 2002 - ج 5 - ك - محمد علي جماز |publisher=IslamKotob |pages=301 |language=ar}}</ref>
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=== Muhammad Rida bin Muhammad El Zein ===
'''Hajj Khairallah El Zein bin Samih''' – Engineer and prominent businessman.
{{Ill|Muhammad Rida El Zein|ar|محمد رضا الزين}} was a scholar, poet, and teacher.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> After completing his early education in ] and ], he traveled to ] in 1898 where he studied under scholars such as ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=معجم الشعراء العرب - تم جمعه من موقع الموسوعة الشعرية - مکتبة مدرسة الفقاهة |url=https://ar.lib.eshia.ir/40449/1/2072 |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=ar.lib.eshia.ir |language=ar}}</ref> He worked as a trader in ] and later returned to ], settling in ] and working as a judge in ].<ref>{{Cite book |title=أعيان الشيعة - السيد محسن الأمين - المجلد التاسع - الرقم 690 - الصفحة 331 |pages=331 |language=arabic}}</ref>


A poet, his work addressed themes such as religion, hardship, brotherhood, social issues, wisdom and moral guidance. He participated in literary debates, and among his writings are ''Islamic History (''{{Langx|ar|(التاريخ الإسلام|label=none|rtl=yes|italic=yes}}'')'' and ''The El Zein family in History (''{{Langx|ar|آل الزين في التاريخ|label=none|rtl=yes|italic=yes}}'')''. He died in 1946 and was buried in ].<ref name=":17" /><ref>{{Cite book |title=عبد الله الخاقاني (2000). موسوعة النجف الأشرف؛شعراء النجف في القرن الرابع عشر. بيروت، لبنان: دار الأضواء. ج. المجلد التاسع عشر. ص. 73.}}</ref>
'''Khayrat El Zein''' – A novelist and painter


== Notable descendants of Ali El Zein ==
Ali bin Suleiman El Zein was born in ] in 1860. He moved to the town of Shehour where he resided and managed his father's extensive properties in Jabal Amil passing away in 1931, leaving behind four sons: Labib, Atif, Abdel-Ala'a and Ahmad Aref.<ref>{{Cite book |last=السيد |first=فؤاد صالح |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tB6tDQAAQBAJ |title=أعظم الأحداث المعاصرة ( 1900 - 2014 م ) |date=2015-01-01 |publisher=Al Manhal |isbn=9796500148564 |pages=37 |language=ar}}</ref>


=== Ahmad Aref bin Ali El Zein ===
'''Bashar bin Kamel El Zein''' – Renowned poet and writer, with several publications.
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] was a writer, journalist, and reformist from Shehour. He sought educational reforms and the reconciliation of Islamic values with Western ideas of liberty and democracy. He founded ] (1909) and ''Jabal Amel'' newspaper (1911), contributing to cultural and political thought in the region.<ref name=":18" /><ref>{{Cite book |last=الكرملى |first=انستاس مارى |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Zn0mEAAAQBAJ |title=لغة العرب - السنة الثالثة |publisher=ktab INC. |pages=213 |language=ar}}</ref> El Zein actively participated in various reformist and revolutionary organizations, including the Arab Youth Society and the League of the Arab Revolution.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Humayid, Ayoub (1986), "Sheikh Ahmed Aref El-Zein, Founder of Al-Irfan", Al-Irfan}}</ref> He was a pioneer of the Shiite religious ].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Dagher |first=C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=oyhaCwAAQBAJ |title=Bring Down the Walls: Lebanon's Post-War Challenge |date=2002-01-04 |publisher=Springer |isbn=978-0-230-10919-3 |pages=32 |language=en}}</ref>


He was imprisoned multiple times under ] and later during the ] due to his support for the Syrian Revolution and opposition to ].<ref name=":10">{{Cite book |title=Nahhas, Raghda (1996). The Reformist Sheikh from Jabal Amil (Masters of Arts thesis). American University of Beirut.}}</ref> El Zein advocated for educational, agricultural, and administrative reforms. He authored several notable works and also published and edited key literary and religious texts through the printing press of ''].''<ref name=":18" />
''']''' – Renowned poet and writer in the Arab world<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONuwVYNMbSg&feature=youtu.be |title=بيت القصيد {{!}} الشاعرة اللبنانية سارة الزين {{!}} 2021-04-17 |date=2021-04-17 |last=برامج الميادين - Al Mayadeen Programs |access-date=2024-12-26 |via=YouTube}}</ref>.
] died on October 15, 1960, during a trip to ], where he was visiting the cities of ] and ]. He was buried in the ] in Mashhad with the approval of ].<ref name=":10" />


'''{{Ill|Sameh Atef El Zein|ar|سميح عاطف الزين}}''' – Writer and author of works such as ''Islam and Human Ideology.''
== Other notable family members ==
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'''Mohammad Mahmoud El Zein from Shhour''' – A renowned poet of his time, nicknamed ''"Prince of Ataba."''


== See also ==
''']''' – Famous actor in Lebanon and the Arab world, known as ''"Son of the Land."''


''']''' - Ahmad's cousin, famous Lebanese actor * ] - actor in Lebanon and the Arab world
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== References ==
'''Hassan El Zein from Shhour''' – Writer and publisher of ''Al-Shahid'' magazine.
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== Bibliography ==
'''Hussein El Zein from Shhour''' – Writer and poet, known for his work ''"The Islamic Epic."''


* Sbeiti, Ali. ''تاريخ عائلات عامل للشيخ علي سبيتي'' (in Arabic)
'''Ali El Zein from Kabrikha''' – Doctor and director of the World Health Organization office in Lebanon.
* أحمد, خليل، خليل (2006). '''' (in Arabic). AIRP. {{ISBN|978-9953-36-873-3}}.
* خازم, يوسف (2017-01-01). ''، 1884 - 1915'' (in Arabic). Al Manhal. {{ISBN|9796500283012}}.
* al-Dīn, ʻAbd Allāh Sharaf (1991). '''' (in Arabic). الإرشاد للطباعة والنشر
* فواز ،الدكتور, حكمت كشلي (1996-01-01). '''' (in Arabic). Dar Al Kotob Al Ilmiyah دار الكتب العلمية.
* Al-Sallabi, Ali Mohammad; الصلابي, علي محمد محمد (2024-01-01). '''' (in Arabic). Asalet Yayınları. {{ISBN|978-625-6752-96-2}}.
* IslamKotob. '''' (in Arabic)
* IslamKotob. '''' (in Arabic)
* الأميني النجفي, عبد الحسين. ''شهداء الفضيلة لآية الله'' (in Arabic).
* Ziriklī, Khayr al-Dīn (2002). '''' (in Arabic). Dār al-ʻIlm lil-Malāyīn.
* خليل, أرزوني، (2001). '': خطط دار العز'' (in Arabic). دار الإنسانية
* القادر, با مطرف، محمد عبد (1980). '''' (in Arabic). الجمهورية العراقية، وزارة الثقافة، دار الرشيد للنشر
* سعيد, طريحي، محمد (2005). '''' (in Arabic). مؤسسة البلاغ {{ISBN|978-90-809737-2-5}}.
* Ǧūda, Aḥmad Ḥasan (1987). ''Revolt in Palestine in the eighteenth century: the era of Shaykh Zahir al-ʿUmar''. Leaders, politics and social change in the Islamic world. Princeton, NJ: Kingston Pr. {{ISBN|978-0-940670-11-2}}.
* Winter, Stefan (2010-03-11). ''''. Cambridge University Press. {{ISBN|978-1-139-48681-1}}.
* Harris, William (2012-06-12). Oxford University Press. {{ISBN|978-0-19-972059-0}}.
* ''منار الهدى، دروس تمهيدية في المعارف الإسلامية / تأليف مركز المعارف للتأليف والتحقيق'' (in Arabic).
* ''تكملة أمل الآمل - السيد حسن الصدر - باب العين - ترجمة رقم 248''
* الأمين, السيد محسن. ''خطط جبل عامل'' (in Arabic).
* Amīn, Ḥasan (1972). '''' (in Arabic).
* '''' (in Arabic). دار الكتاب اللبناني،. 1981.
* '''' (in Arabic). Dār al-Fārābī. 1979.
* Buckingham, James Silk (2011-12-29). ] Cambridge University Press. ]:10.1017/cbo9781139162456. {{ISBN|978-1-108-04217-8}}.
* Mishāqa, Mikhāyil (1988-01-01). ''''. SUNY Press. {{ISBN|978-0-88706-712-9}}.
* Nahel, Osama Abu (15 April 2021). ]:10.21021/osmed.789531.
* ''El Amine, Mohamed Mohsen, أعيان الشيعة للسير محمد محسن الامين'' (in Arabic).
* ''موسوعة قرى ومدن لبنان ج ١٥'' (in Arabic)
* Sulaymān, Ibrāhīm Āl (1995). '''' (in Arabic). مؤسسة الدائرة،
* IslamKotob. '''' (in Arabic).
* Ajami, Fouad (2012-05-03). ''The Vanished Imam: Musa al Sadr and the Shia of Lebanon''. Cornell University Press. ] ].
* كوثراني, وجيه; السياسات, المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة (2014-01-01). ''إشكالية الدولة والطائفة والمنهج في كتابات تاريخية لبنانية: من لبنان الملجأ إلى بيوت العنكبوت'' (in Arabic). المركز العربي للأبحاث ودراسة السياسات. ] ].
* ''دليل جنوب لبنان كتابا - المجلس الثقافي للبنان الجنوبي - الرقم 341''
* '''' (in Arabic). Al Manhal. 2014-01-01. {{ISBN|9796500276519}}.
* Mazraʻānī, ʻAlī Ḥusayn; حسين, مزرعاني، علي (2002). '''' (in Arabic). ع.‌ح. مزرعاني،.
* كتاب "عبد المجيد الزين" - لا ناشر - إعداد وإصدار رابطة آل الزين
* محسن, ضاهر، عدنان (2007). ''، 1861-2006'' (in Arabic). ع. ضاهر ور. غنام،. {{ISBN|978-9953-0-0828-8}}.
* ''الشيخ أحمد رضا - حوادث جبل عامل - تحقيق منذر جابر''.
* سليمان, ظاهر، (2006). '''' (in Arabic). مؤسسة الإمام الصادق للبحوث في تراث علماء جبل عامل
* '''' (in Arabic). 2009.
* ''مذكرات جبل عامل - الشيخ أحمد رضا - إصدار دار النهار'' (in Arabic).
* Zakhyā, Zakhyā Mīshāl (1972). '''' (in Arabic).
* (in Arabic). Al Manhal. {{ISBN|9796500279008}}.
* ''كتاب تكملة أمل الآمل للسيد حسن الصدر - ترجمة رقم 332''
* ''عبد الله الخاقاني (2000). موسوعة النجف الأشرف؛شعراء النجف في القرن الرابع عشر. بيروت، لبنان: دار الأضواء. ج. المجلد التاسع عشر.''
* السيد, فؤاد صالح (2015-01-01). '''' (in Arabic). Al Manhal. {{ISBN|9796500148564}}.
* الكرملى, انستاس مارى. '''' (in Arabic). ktab INC.
* Humayid, Ayoub (1986)'', "Sheikh Ahmed Aref El-Zein, Founder of Al-Irfan", Al-Irfan''.
* Dagher, C. (2002-01-04). Springer. ] ].
* Nahhas, Raghda (1996). ''The Reformist Sheikh from Jabal Amil (Masters of Arts thesis).'' American University of Beirut.


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The El Zein family (Arabic: الزين آل) is a prominent feudal Lebanese family with large estates in Jabal Amil (southern Lebanon), mainly in Shehour, Jibshit, and Kfar Reman. Members are now spread across different areas, both within the country and in the Lebanese diaspora.

The family traces its origins to Zain Al-Abidin Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji, a descendant of Sa’d ibn 'Ubadah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and leader of the Khazraj tribe, who settled in Jamal Amil during Saladin's campaign in the 12th century.

Historically, family members held positions in social and political spheres of Jabal Amil due to their large feudal estates in this region. During the 18th century, Ali El Zein "Al-Kabir" the "Proprietor of Shehour", under the leadership of Nasif Al-Nassar, lead the resistance against Jazzar Pasha’s invasion of Jabal Amil.

The family contributed to intellectual and cultural advancements through initiatives and publications such as the magazine Al-Irfan founded in 1909, which focused on cultural and intellectual topics relevant to Ottoman, Arab, and inter-communal Lebanese communities, as well as a collection of works authored by family members about the history of Jabal Amil and other publications in Lebanon and abroad. Most recently, Lebanese-Australian author Abbas El Zein won an award in 2024 for his book in English.

Origins

The scholar and historian Ali Sebiti [ar] in his book The History of the Families of Jabal Amel (تاريخ عائلات عامل) narrates that the ancestor of the El Zein family is Zain Al-Abidin, known as Al Zain Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji, originally from Medina and a descendant of Sa’d ibn 'Ubadah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the leader of the Khazraj tribe.

Belad Besharah in the 1858 van de Velde maps

It is said that Zain Al-Abidin migrated from Medina to Egypt and then to Syria. He was one of Saladdin's commanders during his campaign in Palestine and Syria in 1178, alongside Prince Abi Al-Qasim Al-Hasani, who was in charge of managing the coast of Tyre. At the same time, Hossam Al-Din Bishara, Saladdin's nephew, was the ruler of the Beshara region (South Lebanon), while Zain Al-Abidin was made governor of the Tebnine fortress.

Zein Al-Din El Zein

One of Zein Al-Abidin's descendants, Khalil bin Musa bin Yusuf El Zein, moved to the village of Shehour and settled there. One of his sons, Zein Al-Din El Zein, was born in Shehour in 1747. He was sent to Najaf in Iraq where he spent fifteen years studying jurisprudence and the science of Hadith.

He returned to his hometown to engage in religious duties and community leadership but was martyred by the Ottoman governor Jazzar Pasha in 1773, who saw him as a threat, burning his library of over 3,000 volumes in the process. Zein Al-Din El Zein left behind five sons: Ali 'Al Kabir,' Muhammad, Yahya, Qasim, and Hassan.

Role of Ali El Zein “Al Kabir”

Ali El Zein "Al-Kabir", known as the "Proprietor of Shehour", administered local affairs in cooperation with the governors of Acre during Ottoman rule after succeeding his father Zein Al-Din El Zein's leadership. The Sublime Porte (Ottoman central authority) entrusted him with local governance management in exchange for an annual tax payment. Ali El Zein's authority extended from the city of Sidon to Naqoura along the coast, and from Shehour to Baraachit in the mountains.

In 1776, Ahmad Pasha, known as “Al-Jazzar” (the Butcher), was appointed the new governor of Acre and ruler over the region. The relationship between him and the inhabitants of Jabal Amel deteriorated due to his excessive oppression and tyranny, spreading fear and imposing heavy taxes on them.

Ahmad Pasha Al-Jazzar

In 1783, local leaders gathered in Shehour. Hamza bin Muhammad Al-Nassar and his companion Ali El Zein “Al Kabir” led the revolution and directed the defense campaign against Jazzar Pasha under the leadership of Nasif Al-Nassar. They formed a battalion to attack Jazzar's workers and soldiers, who were stationed in various parts of Jabal Amil under strict military occupation. The battalion attacked Jazzar's local governor in Tebnine, slaughtering him and his aides and seizing the royal treasury.

Tebnine Fortress

Jazzar Pasha dispatched his soldiers and henchmen to hunt down the rebels invading the village of Shehour killing Hamza Al-Nassar. Ali El Zein and his companions escaped to Iraq, continuing his journey to Iran and eventually to India. There, one of the Indian Kings appointed him as a vizier, eventually returning to his homeland after the British invasion of India.

Peace did not return to Jabal Amil until Jazzar's death in 1804. However, the rebels' influence extended to Acre and Safad. The new governor eventually realized that his troops would fail to suppress the rebels due to the growing control of the revolutionary forces. The governor Suleiman Pasha, the new ruler of Acre, convened a meeting attended by Bashir Al-Shehabi and Faris Nassif Al-Nassar, representing Jabal Amil. The rebels were pardoned, confiscated properties were returned to their rightful owners.

Suleiman bin Ali El Zein

Suleiman El Zein [ar], son of Ali El Zein “Al-Kabir” succeeded his father's leadership upon his death in 1838. A poet, he funded the Jbaa religious school founded by Abdullah Nehme [ar] and established relations with officials like Fuad Pasha, a representative of the Ottoman Grand Vizier. Suleiman moved to Sidon where he established himself as a merchant, playing a role in the region's social and economic development.

After Suleiman's death in 1872, leadership responsibilities were taken over by his children who each settled in different villages: Hussein in Jibshit, Muhammad and Ismail in Kfar Reman, and Ali in Shehour.

Notable descendants of Hussein El Zein

Known as Abu Khalil, Hussein bin Suleiman El Zein was a scholar and student of Abdullah Nehme, studying at the Jbaa Religious School. He later moved to the village of Jibshit, where he lived until his death in 1884. He had two sons: Khalil and Abdel-Karim.

Khalil bin Hussein El Zein – A scholar in Islamic jurisprudence, and student of Musa Shararah [ar]. He had five children, including Muhammad bin Khalil El Zein.

Muhammad bin Khalil El Zein was sent to study in Najaf, then returned to Beirut, where he founded the Guidance and Enlightenment Society (جمعية الهداية والإرشاد). He worked on bridging Islamic sects, authoring several books, including The History of Islamic Sects (تاريخ الفرق الإسلامية) and Islamic Principles and Branches (لأصول والفروع الإسلامية).

Abdul-Karim El Zein

Abdul-Karim bin Hussein El Zein [ar] - A scholar, poet, and writer, known for his ownership of large estates, he authored numerous works in theology, literature, and medicine. He studied in Najaf under scholars of Islamic jurisprudence and principles for 20 years before returning to Jibshit, where he succeeded his father. Abdul-Karim opposed Ottoman rule and was accused of involvement in secret societies, narrowly escaping execution in 1915. He died in 1941, leaving behind three sons: Muhammad Hussein, Ali, and Jaafar.

Muhammad Hussein bin Abdul Karim El Zein [ar] – A religious scholar, poet, judge, and author, best known for his book The Rightly Guided Caliphs (الخلفاء الراشدون) and Shia in History (الشيعة في التاريخ). He studied in Najaf and later served as a judge in Marjeyoun and Nabatiyeh. His poetry often drew on his religious upbringing and cultural heritage.

Ali bin Abdul-Karim El Zein [ar] (died 1984) – A revisionist historian and critic. He was the founder of the Ameli Literature League in 1936 (عصبة الأدب العاملي سنة ١٩٣٦). His works include In Search of Our History (للبحث عن تاريخنا) and others.

El Zein family residence in Jibshit (دار آل الزين في جبشيت)

Hassan bin Ali El Zein – Author and previous editor-in-chief of Al-Irfan magazine. His works include The Legal Status of Christians and Jews in the Islamic State until the Ottoman Conquest (Les conditions juridiques des juifs et des chrétiens en pays d'Islam, jusqu'à la conquete Ottomane), which was his doctoral thesis (Doctorat d'Etat) in the Sorbonne University in Paris.

Jehad El Zein – Son of Hassan, is a political writer in the Middle East, poet and analyst, former editor of As-Safir newspaper, and current writer for An-Nahar newspaper.

Abbas El Zein – Son of Hassan, is a professor at the University of Sydney and award-winning non-fiction writer in Australia. His works include the books Leave to Remain and Bullet Paper Rock.

Notable descendants of Ismail El Zein

Ismail Suleiman El Zein [ar] was a Lebanese merchant, politician, and landowner. He inherited his father Suleiman El Zein's estates and political leadership, expanding his land acquisitions including the village of Kfar Reman through trade ventures. In 1909, Ismail was assassinated following accusations of oppressive behavior towards his workers. Of his sons include Hussein, Youssef Bek and Hassan Efendi, whose grandson was the Lebanese Army Colonel Rafic El Zein.

Hussein bin Ismail El Zein [ar] was a politician, born in 1876 in the town of Kfar Reman. He established the first charitable school in Nabatiye and held several positions during the French Mandate period, including Member of the Administrative Committee for the South (1920–1922), Member of the Senate (1926–1927) and Member of the First Chamber of Deputies (1927–1929).

Youssef Bek El Zein

Youssef Bek El Zein

Youssef Bek bin Ismail El Zein [ar] was a politician and za’im of Kfar Reman. He inherited significant estates from his father, Ismail El Zein, and focused on politics rather than commerce or agriculture.

Serving in the first advisory council for Nabatieh and the first representative council in 1922, he was elected to the Lebanese Parliament in 1926 and maintained his representation of Nabatiyeh until his death. After the decline of the El Assaad family's political influence, Youssef Bek became the dominant political leader in southern Lebanon. His achievements included renovating the Al-Hamidiya School in Nabatiyeh, supporting the Maqasid Charity Association, and financing a major water project in 1925 to supply Nabatieh and its surroundings. Three of his sons followed in his footsteps as parliamentarians: Abdul Latif, Abdul Majeed, and Abdul Karim El Zein.

Abdul Latif bin Youssef El Zein [ar] – politician and former member of the Lebanese Parliament. He studied law at the Collège de la Sagesse and Saint Joseph University in Beirut, and held office as a member of the Lebanese Parliament from 1960 until 2018. He also served as Lebanon's minister of agriculture.

Youssef Bek El Zein with his children

Abdul Majeed bin Youssef El Zein [ar] – Officer in the Internal Security Forces, politician, and former Member of the Lebanese Parliament. He entered politics after resigning from the military and served on the parliamentary committees for foreign affairs and defense, serving as an MP until 1972.

Abdul Karim Youssef bin Youssef El Zein [ar] – Soldier, politician, and former Member of the Lebanese Parliament. He graduated from the Military Academy with the rank of lieutenant. He was elected as a Member of the Lebanese Parliament in 1964, representing the Zahrani district in southern Lebanon and served on the Parliamentary Committees for Finance and Budget as well as Agriculture.

Notable descendants of Muhammad El Zein

Muhammad bin Suleiman El Zein, along with his brother Abu Khalil, studied in Jbaa. He authored a book on jurisprudence titled Rasa'il fi al-Fiqh (رسائل في الفقه) and another book titled Sharh al-Nizam (شرح النظام) along with other works. He was born in Sidon in 1830 and died there in 1902. He traveled to Najaf but returned upon his father's death without completing his studies there. He had five children, including Muhammad Rida bin Muhammad El Zein.

Muhammad Rida El Zein

Muhammad Rida bin Muhammad El Zein

Muhammad Rida El Zein [ar] was a scholar, poet, and teacher. After completing his early education in Sidon and Nabatiyeh, he traveled to Najaf in 1898 where he studied under scholars such as Muhammad Kazim al-Khurasani and Fethullah Isfahani. He worked as a trader in Baghdad and later returned to South Lebanon, settling in Kfar Reman and working as a judge in Nabatieh.

A poet, his work addressed themes such as religion, hardship, brotherhood, social issues, wisdom and moral guidance. He participated in literary debates, and among his writings are Islamic History ((التاريخ الإسلام) and The El Zein family in History (آل الزين في التاريخ). He died in 1946 and was buried in Kfar Reman.

Notable descendants of Ali El Zein

Ali bin Suleiman El Zein was born in Sidon in 1860. He moved to the town of Shehour where he resided and managed his father's extensive properties in Jabal Amil passing away in 1931, leaving behind four sons: Labib, Atif, Abdel-Ala'a and Ahmad Aref.

Ahmad Aref bin Ali El Zein

Main article: Ahmed Aref El-Zein
Ahmad Aref El Zein

Ahmad Aref El Zein was a writer, journalist, and reformist from Shehour. He sought educational reforms and the reconciliation of Islamic values with Western ideas of liberty and democracy. He founded Al-Irfan magazine (1909) and Jabal Amel newspaper (1911), contributing to cultural and political thought in the region. El Zein actively participated in various reformist and revolutionary organizations, including the Arab Youth Society and the League of the Arab Revolution. He was a pioneer of the Shiite religious Nahda.

He was imprisoned multiple times under Ottoman rule and later during the French Mandate due to his support for the Syrian Revolution and opposition to colonialism. El Zein advocated for educational, agricultural, and administrative reforms. He authored several notable works and also published and edited key literary and religious texts through the printing press of Al-Irfan. Ahmad Aref El-Zein died on October 15, 1960, during a trip to Iran, where he was visiting the cities of Qom and Mashhad. He was buried in the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad with the approval of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

Sameh Atef El Zein [ar] – Writer and author of works such as Islam and Human Ideology.

See also

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