| The people forcibly[1] dragged[2] Hazrat Ali (a.s.) from his house.[3] Umar[4] was especially harsh on Hazrat Ali (a.s.)[5] and was pulling him mercilessly. The rest of the people followed this procession. Hazrat Ali (a.s.), while talking about this incident says,
"I was dragged by the people for bay'at just as a camel is dragged.[6] The swords of the people were drawn and their spears were shining in readiness." His condition was such that he was in a state of extreme sadness and often was filled with fury.[7] But with great patience he overcame his anger. He was also extremely weary and tired.[8] In another narration it is reported that he (a.s.) was made to run and brought to the mosque.[9] The people were watching this as if it were some great spectacle[10] or show. The streets of Medina were packed with people. At every place along the journey, he was told, "Come on, do bay'at."[11] Salman, Abu Zar, Miqdad, Ammar and Boraydah were with him and they kept on telling the people – "Alas, how soon have you have done treachery with the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and openly displayed the malice and hatred, which you had concealed in your hearts." Boraydah Ibne Khaseeb Al Aslami narrates, "O Umar, you are mistreating the brother of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and his successor in this manner; and have caused grievous harm to his (s.a.w.a.) daughter, while the Quraysh are sufficiently aware of your state."[12] At that time, Hazrat Ali (a.s.) was the victim of treachery and injustice. He was calling out to the people for help.[13] He said to them, "I swear by Allah, if I had my sword in my hand, then none amongst you would have had the courage to perform such deeds. If I had been supported by only 40 companions, I would have done jehad with you and scattered your ranks. May Allah curse those people who turned away and betrayed me after completing my bay'at."[14] He was also heard saying, "Alas O Ja'far. Sadly Ja'far is not amongst us today. Nor is Hamzah. Alas, Hamzah is not there with us today."[15] The people took Hazrat Ali (a.s.) near the grave of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). He (a.s.) stood there at the grave and recited, ابْنَ اُمَّ اِنَّ الْقَوْمَ اسْتَضْعَفُوْنِيْ وَ كَادُوْا يَقْتُلُوْنَنِيْ. "O my brother, the people have weakened me and have sought to kill me."[16] At this, hands were seen raised from the holy grave. The people were aware that these blessed hands were none than those of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.). A voice was heard from the grave – the voice of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), اَكَفَرْتَ بِالَّذِيْ خَلَقَكَ مِنْ تُرَابٍ ثُمَّ مِنْ نُّطْفَةٍ ثُمَّ سَوَّاكَ رَجُلاً. "What! You disbelieve in Him Who has created you from dust, then from a drop of liquid, and then created you as a complete man?"[17] Adi ibn Hatim says, "When I saw Ali (a.s.) in this condition my heart was filled with so much pity for him as it had been never been filled before for any person."[18] Witnessing this scene, Salman said, "Does one behave in such a lowly manner with somebody of such high stature?[19] I swear by Allah, if these people (Ahlul Bayt) pray to Allah, the skies would fall down on the earth." Abu Zar said, "I wish we had been armed with our swords today."[20] At this time, Janabe Zahra (s.a.) left her house in the condition that she had worn the headdress of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.). Imam Hasan (a.s.) and Imam Husain (a.s.) were clutching at her fingers and tears were streaming down her face. She was separating the people while accompanied by the women of Bani Hashim who were also weeping. She cried out, "O Abu Bakr, how soon did you turn your face away from the Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) of the Prophet (s.a.w.a.)? By Allah, I will not speak to Umar for what remains of my life.[21] O Abu Bakr! I share no relationship with you of any kind and of any manner. Do you wish make my children, orphans and me, a widow? By Allah, if you do give up your actions, I will uncover my head, rip my shirt and go to my father's tomb and cry to my Lord. At the grave of my father, I will plead with him. The position of my husband is not less than that of Hazrat Saleh (a.s.), and neither is the camel of Janabe Saleh more distinguished then I am; nor are my children any less honored in the realm of Allah than the foal of the camel of Hazrat Saleh (a.s.)." When Hazrat Ali (a.s.) saw the seriousness of the situation, he immediately interfered and said to Salman: "Go inquire about the condition of the daughter of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) for surely I can see the outskirts of Medina being sunk into the earth. By Allah, if she uncovers her head, then the destruction and demolition of Medina will not be delayed for even an instant." Salman rushed to her and requested, "O daughter of the Holy Prophet! Allah sent your father as a source of mercy for the entire world. Please return back to your house." She (s.a.) replied, "O Salman, how can I remain patient? These oppressors have intended to kill Ali (a.s.)." Salman replied: "I fear that the city of Medina should not be destroyed and led to destruction. I have been sent to you by Ali (a.s.) with the message that you should return to your home." She (s.a.) said, "If this is so, then I will return now. I will obey his bidding and conduct myself with patience."[22] Imam Mohammed Baqir (a.s.) says that if she had uncovered her hair, then none would have survived.[23] Another narration reports that after this, Janabe Zahra (s.a.) turned her attention towards the tomb of her father and recited these verses in a heart-rending manner: "My life has been held by my sighs. May it flow out with my tears. O my dear father there is no pleasure in life after you. I cry in fear that my life may not be long." Then she (s.a.) wailed, "O my father, alas, the beloved father of Hasan and Husain is being put through so many difficulties. The one who you raised in your own lap, the favorite whom you made your own brother, the one who you loved the most, and who was closest to you in all aspects, the one who accepted Islam before any other person, the one who performed Hijrat with you – he was bound in captivity and dragged amongst the people as one would drag a camel." Then she (s.a.) shrieked an agonizing shriek and wailed, "O Mohammed! O my father! O Abul Qasim! O Ahmed! Alas the scarcity of helpers. Alas, alas! How the difficulties have increased upon us with such intensity. Alas this tragedy! O, how is this day (Yaumal Sabah) for us!" Saying this, she fell on the ground in a faint.[24] In another narration, it is reported that Janabe Zahra (s.a.) pleaded with Allah in this manner, "Alas, how is this day (Yaumal Sabah) for me?" At this Abu Bakr said, "Surely it is full of evil for you."[25] [1] Al Mustarshid, page 371; Al Ihtejaj, page 76. [2] Al Hidayatul Kubra, page 138/139. [3] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 2 page 11. [4] Al Mustarshid, page 378; Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 2 page 50 and volume 6 page 47. [5] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 6 page 49. [6] Ali (as) wrote this in one of his letters to Mua'wiyah – Waqae' Siffeen, page 87; Al Fotooh by Aaseme' Kufi, volume 2 page 578; Eqdul Fareed, volume 4 page 308/309; Nahjul Balagha, page 122/123; Al Fosoolul Mukhtarah, page 287; Taqreebul Ma'aref, page 237; Manaqebe' Khwarazmi, page 175; Al Ihtejaj, page 171; Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 1 page 74/15/173; Jawaherul Matalib, volume 1 page 357/374; As Seraatul Mustaqeem, volume 3 page 11. [7] Misbahul Zaaer, page 463/464. [8] Tareekhe' Tabari, volume 2 page 203. [9] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 6 page 45. [10] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 6 page 49. [11] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 6 page 45. [12] Sulaym Ibne' Qays, page 251. [13] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 11 page 111. [14] Al Ihtejaj, page 73. [15] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 11 page 111. [16] Surah Aaraf: 150. [17] Surah Kahf: verse 37; Basaerud Darajat, page 275; Al Ikhtesas, page 275; Al Manaqeb, volume 2 page 248; Al Kashkol, page 83-84. [18] Ash Shaafi, volume 3 page 244; Talkhees-e-Shaafi, volume 3, page 79. [19] Al Ikhtesas page 11. [20] Rejale' Kashi, volume 1 page 37. [21] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 2 page 56/57 and volume 6 page 49. [22] Tafseer'e Ayyashi, volume 3 page 67; Al Ikhtesas page 174; Al Kafi, volume 8 page 237; Al Mustarshid, page 371; Al Manaqeb, volume 3 page 339/340; Al Ihtejaj page 76/77. [23] Al Kafi, volume 8 page 237. [24] Ilmul Yaqeen, volume 2 page 676/677. [25] Jauhari, the author of Lo'ghat says, "'Yaumal Sabah' means the day of anarchy and looting" – Sihah Jauhari, volume 1 page 370). Allamah Tarihi says that "Ya Sabaha" are words used by one who is facing extreme difficulty and anxiety. Misbahul Anwaar, page 290; Ar Reshaad, volume 1 page 179. |
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