Bayat (Allegiance)2
That means no one will be summoned without his Imam on the day of judgement. In order to understand the connotation and the meaning of the word 'Bayat' let us examine the dictionary, the Quran and the traditions. The word Bayat (allegiance) and its meaning:
When a person wants to call himself the obedient one, the loyal one of someone, he tries to express his obedience and fealty in different ways. Some people express their devotion and loyalty in words. Some sacrifice their wealth and possessions to demonstrate it. Others sacrifice their children upon it and some are prepared to give up their own life. In short, he is always prepared to do as willed by his master. 'Bayat' is one such action through which man can declare his loyalty and obedience to a particular person. The system of pledging allegiance is not an innovation of Islam. It existed before the advent of Islam among the Arabs tribes. Which is why in the early history of Islam when the tribes of Aws and Khazraj reached Mecca from Medina on the occasion of Hajj, they gave their pledge of allegiance on the hand of the Holy Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.a.) at a place called Uqba. Hence this custom was prevalent among the Arabs. If the history of Islam is examined, it will be found that the Holy Prophet of Islam (s.a.w.a.) had accepted pledge of allegiance from the Muslims on various occasions and on some occasions he had renewed the pledge. To pledge allegiance to a successor or a leader is the conclusive proof of being under his obedience and fealty. It is for this reason that the first and second Caliphs tried to bring out Ameerul Momineen Ali (a.s.) from his house. The side-ribs of Janab-e-Fatema (s.a.) were broken and Janabe Mohsin was martyred. They threatened to burn down the house which was regularly visited by the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.).
Ibne Jurair has written that Umar Ibn Khattab reached upon the door of Ameerul Momineen Ali (a.s.). A group of elders and the migrants (muhajir) were present. Umar said: "By God! come out and pledge allegiance to (Abu Bakr) or I shall burn down the house." Similarly, if Muawiya had not perceived that people will be attracted towards and pledge allegiance to the proof of Allah, Imam Hasan (a.s.), he would not have had him poisoned. In the same way Yazid would not have insisted upon Imam Husain (a.s.) to give him allegiance. All these rulers knew the importance of 'Bayat', that if the Muslims do not pledge their allegiance to them, their thrones shall be demolished.
to be continued
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I remember the words of Imam (a.s), that we are responsible for the
duty, and not for the result. A warm smile washes away the tension of
confusion, as I thank Allah for the presence of my friend, whom Allah
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