…and what was the conduct of the ummat towards Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)?
Posted on March 26, 2009 by ramupl The first attack When Hazrat Ali (a.s.) completed the burial of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), he busied himself in those works, which the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had entrusted him with. He remained within the confines of his house (Isbaat ul Wasiyyah, page 154-155). Few members of Bani Hashim, some Ansar and some Mohajirs (Sunni reference: Taarikhe’ Tabari, volume 3 page 202; Taarikhe’ Yaqoobi, volume 2 page 126; Nahjul Haq, page 271).presented themselves before him. Prominent amongst these were Abbas ( Sunni ref: Eqdul Fareed, volume 4 page 259), Zubayr (Sunni ref: Taarikhe’ Tabari, volume 3 page 202), Miqdad (Sunni ref: Shar’he Nahjul Balagha, volume 2 page 56), Talha (Taarikhe’ Tabari, volume 2 page 202; Kamil ibne Aseer, volume 2 page 325; the narration of these 4 persons is found in Seerate’ Halbiyah, volume 3 page 360.and Sa’ad ibn Abi Waqqas (Sunni Ref: Shar’he Nahjul Balagha, volume 2 page 52) These people were displeased with the bay’at (allegiance) to Abu Bakr (Sunni ref: Riyaz un Nazarah, volume 1 page 241; Tareekhe’ Khamees, volume 2 page 169) and wished to free themselves from it. They desired to express their disapproval of the same ( Al Jamal, page 117) and wanted to pledge their support to Ali ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) (Shar’he Nahjul Balagha, volume 2 page 56). Mu’awiyah has pointed towards this incident in one of his letters to Hazrat Ali (a.s.). He wrote, “You harbored jealousy in your heart towards Abu Bakr. You did a mischief against him. You tried to spread terror against him. While seated in your house, you tried to deviate the people so that they would not pledge their support to Abu Bakr.” (Sunni Ref: Shar’he Nahjul Balagha, volume 15 page 186) Umar gathered all those who had paid allegiance to Abu Bakr - these included Aseed Ibn Hazeer, Salmah ibne Salaamah - and they met the group of people who were agitated. They insisted that since all the people had accepted Abu Bakr as the caliph, this group should follow suit and do the same. On hearing this, Zubayr drew his sword to fight. At this Umar said, “Stop this dog and protect us from his evil.” Salmah ibne Salaamah grabbed Zubayr and disarmed him. He handed over his sword to Umar who promptly threw it on the ground and broke it. (References: The writer says that the incident of incident of Zubayr of removing his sword, is reported in the second attack, prior to the third attack, with some differences. And then Zubayr swore allegiance under duress. Please note - Tareekhe’ Tabari volume 3 page 203; Kamil Ibne Aseer, volume 2 page 325; Shar’he Nahjul Balagha volume 2 page 45/50/56; Shar’he Nahjul Balagha volume 6 page 47/48; Al Mustarshid, page 378. But regarding the first attack, historians have clarified that Hazrat Ali (as) did not do bay’at. But answering Umar, Hazrat Ali (as) said, “By Allah! Neither will I submit to you, nor will I swear allegiance to Abu Bakr.” In another narration, it is reported that people were silent on hearing the reply of Hazrat Ali (as). Hence for the narrations regarding the first attack, please refer to these books - Al Eezah, page 367; Al Mustarshid, page 381. In short, we can conclude the coming out of Zubayr with his sword raised has been misreported by the historians due to the confusion regarding the first and second attack.) All the members of Bani Hashim who were present there were rounded up and taken to Abu Bakr. They were told, ‘Pay your allegiance to Abu Bakr as others have done. And by Allah, if you don’t, we will use our swords against you.’ In such a helpless situation, Bani Hashim offered their allegiance to Abu Bakr.(Sunni Ref: Ibne Abil Hadeed has not reported the incident of bay’at of Bani Hashim that they swore allegiance to Abu Bakr at that time and place. Historians have reported that Hazrat Ali (as) and the entire Bani Hashim did not do bay’at to Abu Bakr during the lifetime of Janabe’ Zahra (sa). Ibne’ Abil Hadeed is confirmed by the following sentences… However, Hazrat Ali (a.s.) refused to pay allegiance to Abu Bakr and countered, “I am more worthy of this position than you. You all should swear allegiance to me. You have sought allegiance from the Ansar on the basis of your proximity to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and now you wish to snatch this right from us, Ahlul Bayt (a.s.)? Did you not offer this argument that on account of your closeness to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) you are more eligible for the caliphate than them? Surely it is on this account that they handed over this position to you. I now offer you the same argument - I am the one who was the closest to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) in his life and even after this death. I am his rightful successor and trustee. I am the keeper of his secrets and the protector of his knowledge. I am Siddique’ Akbar (the highest truth). I was the first to believe him and accept him. From amongst you, I am the one who fought the most with the polytheists. I possess more knowledge about the Quran and the Sunnat (practice) of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) than any person amongst you does. I am more aware of the consequences of actions than any one of you. I am the best narrator and the most brave hearted. Then on what basis are you snatching this right (caliphate) from us? If you have even an atom’s worth of fear of Allah (s.w.t.) in your hearts, then do justice with us. Just as you claim superiority for yourselves over the Ansar, you should accept our superiority over you. Do not engage in this injustice for surely you know what will be its consequence.” Hearing this, Umar said, “Is not the action of the Bani Hashim (by giving bay’at) a sufficient example for you?” Hazrat Ali (a.s.) replied, “You should seek this answer from the Bani Hashim themselves.” Those members from Bani Hashim who had unwilling sworn allegiance immediately spoke up. They said, “Our paying allegiance is not a proof for Ali (a.s.) (implying that their action did not mean that Hazrat Ali (a.s.) should follow suit.). He is far superior to us in hijrat, jehad and proximity to the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and is not bound by our actions. Umar said, “We will not let you go till you have sworn allegiance to Abu Bakr - by your own free will or by force.” Hazrat Ali (a.s.) replied, “Today you (Umar) are making the ground clear for his (Abu Bakr’s) selection so that one day he will return it back to you. I will not listen to you and will never do your bay’at.” Abu Bakr spoke up, “O Abul Hasan! Calm down. We do not wish to put any pressure on you nor do we want to force you.” At this, Abu Obaydah came to Hazrat Ali (a.s.) and said, “O the son of my uncle! We do not deny your nearness, your precedence in Islam, your knowledge and your help. It is only that you are lesser in age (at that time, Hazrat Ali (a.s.) was thirty-three years old). Abu Bakr is more in age than you.(Sunni ref: Ibne Abil Hadeed and Ibne Qutaybah have narrated this incident as follows – “These people are the elders of your society. You do have the advantage of their experience and neither are you aware of all the problems.” Please note that this discussion is directed towards the group and not towards Abu Bakr as an individual). He will be able to bear this burden more efficiently (than you). Whatever had to happen has happened. Now you accept and submit before him. If Allah (s.w.t.) grants you a long life, we will hand over this caliphate to you. No person will oppose this move at that time. You will be more deserving and worthy for it then. (Do not create a commotion on this issue. You are aware of the opinion of the Arabs and the non Arabs about yourself.)” Hazrat Ali (a.s.) addressed the people, “O Mohajir and Ansar! Do not turn away and break the covenant, which the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) took from you in my regard. Do not attempt to take away the leadership and caliphate from the house of the Holy Prophet into your own homes. Support the truthful. Be with them and protect them. Allah (s.w.t.) and His Prophet (s.a.w.a.) have taken a firm decision in this regard - which you are well aware of. We, Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) are more worthy and deserving of the caliphate. Are we not amongst those who recite the Quran? Are we not more familiar with the religion? Are we not more knowledgeable about the affairs of the people? We are the owners of all the virtues and not you. Beware, do not follow your desires or you will be led away from the truth.” At that time, Basheer ibne Sa’ad Ansari (who had paved the way for the caliphate of Abu Bakr) said, “O Abul Hasan, if the Ansar would have heard your discourse before paying allegiance to Abu Bakr, not a single person would have opposed you.” Hazrat Ali (a.s.) retorted, “Would I have left the burial and the shrouding of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) to come and fight with you for the caliphate?!!” In another tradition, Hazrat Ali (a.s.) said, “My bay’at took place much before the bay’at of Abu Bakr. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was himself a witness that Allah (s.w.t.) ordered it. Did the people not swear allegiance to me? Why are these two claiming something for themselves, which they are not entitled to in any manner? (Ref: Masalebun Nawaseb, page 139) By Allah! Bring forward a single person who wishes to dispute with us, Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) on this matter and who, in your eyes presents a rightful claim to this position. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), on the day of Ghadeer, left no doubt and argument for any person. I ask you by Allah (s.a.w.a.), whosoever heard the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) say this on the day of Ghadeer - “Of whomsoever I am the master, this Ali (a.s.) is his master. O Allah! You befriend him who befriends Ali and keep him as Your enemy the one who bears enmity towards Ali. You help him who helps Ali and forsake him who forsakes Ali.” - should come forward and give witness.” Zayd ibne Arqam reports, “No less than twelve Mohajirs who had participated in the war of Badr gave witness to this tradition of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). I too had heard this tradition, but I hid it (from the people). From that day onwards I lost my eyesight and was completely blinded.” The discussion became prolonged and the people raised their voices. Umar became fearful that the crowd would start paying attention to the words of Hazrat Ali (a.s.). Consequently he dispersed the crowd saying, “Allah is the One Who changes the hearts and the vision of people. Abul Hasan is diverting the attention of the people from their chosen representative.” Hearing this, most of the people left that place.(Ref: Ihtejaje’ Tabarsi, page 73-75; Behaarul Anwaar, volume 28, page 183-188; Al Imamah was Siyasah, volume 1 page 18/19; Masalebun Nawaseb, page 138/139; Shar’he Nahjul Balagha, volume 6 page 11/12. We have presented the parts from Al Imamah was Siyasah and Shar’he Nahjul Balagha, which have been deleted from the books in brackets. When we pay attention to these sentences, we realise that these are the proofs of Hazrat Ali’s (as) right to vecegerency of the Holy Prophet (saw), but these people have substituted it for “on what grounds have you snatched away our rights.” And his saying that “you have oppressed us while you were aware of it.” Then Waqedi has in his book, Ar Raddah, page 46/47 mentioned some of the events that occurred at this place. Al Fatooh by Ahmed Ibne’ Asime’ Kufi, volume 1 page 13/14; Rauzatus Safah, volume 2 page 595-597; Habibus Sayr, volume 1 page 447; Al Mustarshid, page 374-376 (from Imam Mohammed Baqer (as), Anwarul Yaqeen by Hussain Zaidi, page 380; Shafa’us Sodoorin Naas, page 478-479, Tareekhe Siyasi wal Hezari by Sayyed Abdul Aziz Salem, page 177; Tareekul Daulatul Gharibah, page 161; Da’aeratul Ma’arif by Mohammed Fareed Wajadi, volume 3 page 758-759) Filed under: Oppression on Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) | Tagged: abu bakr, behaarul anwaar, hazrat ali, muwaiyah, shar'he nahjul balagah, tabari, talha, the first attack, umar, zaid ibn arqam, zubayr | No Comments »http://theaccursedthree.wordpress.com/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "shiagroup" group. 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