Janabe Zahra (s.a.) implored them, begged them for the sake of Allah that they should release Hazrat Ali (a.s.).[1] She tried to become a shield between her husband and the people and pleaded, "I will not permit Ali (a.s.) to be dragged with such cruelty and injustice. Woe be upon you, O people! How soon did you usurp our rights in relation to Allah and His Prophet (s.a.w.a.)." She thought that she would be able to rescue Hazrat Ali (a.s.) from the clutches of the people[2] – in fact many from the crowd released Ali (a.s.) on account of her. Umar ordered Qunfuz to whip Janabe Zahra (s.a.)
and he engaged in this heinous task with great force and brutality. He lashed her back and her arms to the extent that the signs of the whipping were soon visible on her body.[3] In another narration, it is reported that Qunfuz struck her face due to which her eyes were severely injured.[4] In another report, it is narrated that Qunfuz pushed her so hard that her ribs were smashed by the impact and the child in her womb breathed his last. Then she remained bed-ridden in this condition till the last days of her life.[5] Another narration states that Qunfuz struck her with the whip on her face, her sides and her arms such that the blue marks of the injuries remained on her arms till she was martyred.[6] If not anything, one can surely say that this event was the primary cause for her martyrdom.[7] Another report mentions that Khalid ibne Waleed struck her with his sword. Yet another report informs us that Khalid ibne Waleed pushed the door with great force on her. It is for this reason that reliable historians hold Khalid responsible for the death of Janabe Mohsin in the womb of his mother.[8] As per another narration it is reported that, Moghayrah Ibne Sho'bah struck her with his sword with such force that she bled profusely. Or that he caused the door to fall on her womb. Historians have also held Moghayrah responsible for the martyrdom of Janabe Mohsin.[9] A report relates that Umar spoke to the people who had gathered around him, "Strike Fatemah and beat her." Upon hearing this, the people rained blows and lashes upon her. The beloved of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) was drenched in her own blood. The effect of this hardhearted lashing remained with her till she was finally martyred.[10] Some narrations state that Umar struck Janabe Zahra (s.a.) with the sheath of his sword, and lashed her with a whip[11] till her arms were blacked by the wounds.[12] And these marks remained with her till she died.[13] Salman reports that I saw Abu Bakr and some of his companions weeping. Each person present there was crying. Only Umar, Khalid Ibne Waleed and Mughayrah ibne Sho'bah remained unaffected by the entire episode. Umar was saying, "What do we have to do with the useless talks of women?"[14] [1] Shar'he Nahjul Balagha, volume 2 page 50. (Sunni reference) [2] Kaukabe' Durri, page 194/195. [3] Ilmul Yaqeen, volume 2 page 677. [4] Seeratul Aimmah Isna Ashar, volume 1 page 145. [5] Sulaym Ibne' Qays, page 75; Al Ihtejaj, page 73; The breaking of her ribs has also been reported in other narrations like Sulaym Ibne' Qays, volume 2 page 907; Amali Sudooq, page 114 (Beirut print, page 100); Al Fazael, page 9; Al Mukhtasar, page 61-109; Behaarul Anwaar, volume 10 page 44; Faraedus Simtayn, volume 2 page 35 (sunni reference); Irshadal Qoloob, page 295. [6] Sulaym Ibne' Qays, page 134; Al Kashkol by Aamili, page 73/74; Hadeeqatush Shiah; page 30; Kaukabe' Durriya, volume 1 page 194/195. [7] Ilmul Yaqeen, volume 2 page 676/677. [8] Al Kashkol, page 73/74; Hadeeqatush Shiah; page 30. [9] Al Ihtejaj, page 27; Jalael Uloom by Sayyed Shobbar, volume 1 page 193. [10] Mo'tamar Ulema Baghdad page 63. [11] Sulaym Ibne' Qays, page 74 and page 250; Kamil Bahai, volume 1 page 305; Jannaatul Kholood, page 19. [12] Janaatul Aasemah, page 252; Ash Shams Az Zoha, page 154. [13] Masaebul Ma'soomeen, page 127 and in many of the books whose names will be provided. [14] Sulaym Ibne' Qays, page 75; that the other were crying is also found in Al Imamah was Siyasah, volume 1 page 20 (Sunni reference); Al Mustarshid, page 377/378. |
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