The consequences of Umar's actions against Hazrat Zahra (sa)

It is indeed unfortunate that this violent act of Umar set a precedent for future khalifa's, namely that a khalifa should secure bayya at all costs, and by whatever means he wishes albeit through intimidation, threats and violence. If threats could be made to the daughter of Rasulullah (s) then threats could be made to anyone. This is why the Salaf Imams / Khalifas that followed deemed Umar's actions as a model of best practice; a precedent had been set namely that it was lawful for duress to be used to secure compliance.

That is why we had the fasiq 6th Imam of Ahl'ul Sunnah Yazeed seeking to secure the bayya of Imam Husayn (as) who could point to Umar's actions as proof of the correctness of such an approach - namely that it was perfectly okay to terrorise Ahl'ul bayt to get your way. It is indeed tragic that the fire that Umar brought to the house of Sayyida Fatima (s) set a chilling precedent, and left a trail that lit the tents belonging to Sayyida Fatima's daughters on the 10th of Muharram.

Hajjaj bin Yusuf adopted similar methods of intimidation to quell opponents, and indeed this 'legitimate approach' continues until today. (Hajjaj bin Yusuf committed purges and genocide of men just like Vlad the Impaler (Dracula) did in Europe, women and children were killed, human beings insanely tortured though this is forbidden in Islam, killing hundreds of thousands of Muslims down to babies. He is applauded by many Sunnis today as he did some work on the grammar of the Qur'an! Oh yes, that forgives all, doesn't it! He was just a boy having a tantrum!). If today the masses complain of oppression and intimidation by their rulers they should know that their rulers' actions are perfectly lawful since they are adhering to the Sunnah of the Shaykhain.

The Arab world has been ruled by many terrorists who they have hailed as heroes and years later they have glorified them with romantic fairytales�history is, after all, written by victors, and the victors in this context were the Nasibis. You may applaud them, as some Nasibis have, but whatever you feel inside, terrorism is against the laws of Allah (sawt) and His Prophet, and the terrorist burns in Hell where Allah (sawt) will terrorise him.

Now we can see where Hajjaj, Saddam and Usama bin Ladin get their bad habits. There are some Muslims in this day and age who applaud terrorists who kill innocent women and children. There are others who don't like to condemn them, even though deep down they know it's wrong, simply because they get a kick out of getting their own back against their persecutors. There are others who will cover up their actions. And so it is with the Nawasib and their ugly past.

Fadak: Was Abu Bakr merely implementing the will of Rasulullah (s)? Part II

Continued from part I........

Reply Three

The claim that Abu Bakr that income from the orchard should be given to foreign ambassadors, to visitors, guests and travellers is destroyed by the very Hadith he cited to deny Sayyida Fatima (as) her inheritance rights. The Nasibi suggested:

Ahmad Jawdat Pasha al-Lofji writes in his Qisas-e-Ambiya:

“… He advised in his will that income from the orchard should be given to foreign ambassadors, to visitors, guests and travellers. Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Radhi Allahu ‘Anhu implemented this will during his Khaleefat”.

The supposed Hadith that Abu Bakr cited, ‘Our property will not be inherited, whatever we (i.e. prophets) leave is Sadaqah (to be used for charity) ” would make the ability to implement this will impossible, since the entire contents of the orchard would not be Abu Bakar’s to distribute. It would be in the possession of the poor and needy – it would have been their right as Sadaqa, and it would be their discretion to decide on how they disposed of the income of Fadak, since (according to the Hadith of Abu Bakr) they were the beneficiaries of the Estate of Muhammad (s), it was them to decide where this went not Abu Bakr.

The means via which Sayyida Fatima (as) acquired Fadak

Allah declares in the Holy Qur’an:

And render to the kindred their due rights, as (also) to those in want, and to the wayfarer: But squander not (your wealth) in the manner of a spendthrift.

Al-Qur’an, Surah 17, Ayah 26, translated by Yusufali

Note:

Allah who owns every thing has provided a means for His servants to acquire some of these things. Land e.g that is acquired without fighting is Fay and the Prophet (s) is it’s sole owner. He could give it to whoever he pleased, either as a gift, or by any other mode. Accordingly, when this verse was revealed he (s) gave the land of Fadak to Fatima Zahra (as) under the order of Allah. This is proven from the following authority works of Ahl’ul Sunnah:

Fadak: Was Abu Bakr merely implementing the will of Rasulullah (s)? Part I

The author of ‘The Issue of Fedek: A rebuttal to common lies propagated against Ahl al-Sunnah regarding Ahlul-Bayt’ makes this curious unfounded claim in his article, namely that Abu Bakr used the land in exactly the same manner that Rasulullah (s) wished.

 Ahmad Jawdat Pasha al-Lofji writes in his Qisas-e-Ambiya:

“Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wa Sallam devoted his date orchard named Fadak in Khaybar to the pious foundation and dictated how it was to be utilized. He advised in his will that income from the orchard should be given to foreign ambassadors, to visitors, guests and travellers. Hadhrat Abu Bakr, Radhi Allahu ‘Anhu implemented this will during his Khaleefat”.

Reply One

The author’s assertion that Khayber and Fadak were used for supporting guests, travellers and ambassadors is a complete lie. Let us see how Fadak and Khayber was utilised by Rasulullah.We read in Sahih Muslim, Bab ul Fai Book 019, Number 4347:

It has been narrated on the authority of Umar, who said: The properties abandoned by Banu Nadir were the ones which Allah bestowed upon His Apostle for which no expedition was undertaken either with cavalry or camelry. These properties were particularly meant for the Holy Prophet (may peace be upon him). He would meet the annual expenditure of his family from the income thereof, and would spend what remained for purchasing horses and weapons as preparation for Jihad.

Umar said that the land was given to support his family and for weapons, al Lofji claims that it was to meet the expenditure of foreign ambassadors, visitors, guests and travellers.Now the reader has to decide whose words are to be relied upon Umar or those of al Lofji?

References of the Ahl al Sunnah Pertaining to the Burning of Home of Bibi Fatima al Zahra (s.a):

References of the Ahl al Sunnah Pertaining to the Burning of Home of Bibi Fatima al Zahra (s.a):
Reference # 1:

Abu Bakr Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Ibn Uthman Abasi Kufi, famous as Ibn Abi Shaybah (exp. 235 A.H.) in his book ‘AlMusannaf’, vol. 7, p. 432, Tr. No. 37045, first edition, Beirut (circa1409 A.H.), narrates a tradition on the, authority of Aslam Certainly, after the demise of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.w).

When they were extracting allegiance for Abu Bakr, Ali (a.s) and Zubair were with Fatemah (a.s), the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.w), consulting her and taking her view on the issue. The moment Umar heard of this, immediately he left for the house of Fatemah (s.a) and said:

“O daughter of Allah (s.w.t)’s Messenger (s.a.w.w)! By Allah (s.w.t)! None is dearer to me than your father and none after him is more important for me than you. But by Allah (s.w.t)! This love and affection will not stop me from ordering to set ablaze your house due to these persons who have gathered in it.”

As soon as Umar left, Fatemah (s.a) came to Ali (a.s) and Zubair and said,

“Do you know what Umar said to me? He swore by Allah (s.w.t) that if you don’t come out of the house, he will set my house on fire and by Allah (s.w.t), he will certainly do it.”

Presentation with References for The Burning of the Door

Here is a presentation which outlines the event of the burning of the door of the house of Hazrat Zahra (sa) and the references for the same from the books of the Ahle Sunnat.

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Abu Bakr and Umar meet Janabe Zahra (sa)

The effects of this tyranny stayed on the holy body of Janabe’ Zahra (a.s.). After this, she remained sad and became sick, till she was confined to the bed.

The body started becoming weak and thin and nothing remained till she was reduced to a shadow of herself. She became severely sick. She did not permit those who had troubled her to visit her. Nobody saw her smile towards the end of her life.

When her sickness intensified Umar told Abu Bakr, “I wish to visit Janabe’ Zahra (s.a.). We have offended her.” They sought permission to meet her, but she did not grant them permission. They kept on insisting. Then, one day they met Hazrat Ali (a.s.) and said, “You know what has transpired between us and Janabe’ Zahra. If you find it appropriate, then obtain us permission to meet her so that we can apologise for our crimes.

People forcibly dragged Hazrat Ali (a.s.) from his House - Part 2

The people took Hazrat Ali (a.s.) to Abu Bakr and made him sit before him.[1] At that moment Umar stood behind him holding a sword to his neck. Khalid ibne Waleed, Abu Obaydah bin Jarrah, Saalem Maula Abu Huzayfah, Ma’az bin Jabal Mughayrah bin Shoaybah, Aseed ibne Saeed and some other companions were gathered there with their arms.

Hazrat Ali (a.s.) said, How soon have you attacked the house of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). O Abu Bakr! On the basis of which right, on the basis of which inheritance or which merit are you seeking allegiance from the people. Did you not, on the order of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.), give bay’at to me and acknowledge my wilayat and leadership?[2] At this, Umar sat on Hazrat Ali’s (a.s.) thigh and held him tight with both hands.[3] He shook Hazrat Ali (a.s.) and said, “Leave all this aside and just do bay’at. ” Hazrat Ali (a.s.) challenged him saying, “and if I do not agree to give bay’at? ” They said, “We will kill you with utmost disgrace and humiliation.” Some narrations attribute this statement to Abu Bakr and others to Umar – “We swear by La ilaha illallah, we will sever your head.”

People forcibly dragged Hazrat Ali (a.s.) from his House - Part 1

The people forcibly dragged Hazrat Ali (a.s.) from his house.[1] Umar was especially harsh on Hazrat Ali (a.s.)[2] and was pulling him mercilessly.[3] 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.[4] 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. But with great patience he overcame his anger.[5] He was also extremely weary and tired.[6]

The Attack on the house of Janabe Zahra (sa) Part 2

The burning of the door and the death of Janabe’ Mohsin 

Umar ordered the group to gather the wood and he, himself came forward with the fire.[1] He was screaming, “Burn the house! Burn the house along with its people!”[2]

Janabe’ Zahra (s.a.) raised her voice and wailed, “O father! O Prophet of Allah! After your departure, Ibne Khattab (Umar) and Ibne Quhafah (Abu Bakr) troubled us a lot and caused us distress to no end.”

When the people heard the wailing of Janabe’ Zahra (s.a.), they too began weeping and, in that condition, left that place. Now just Umar and a few people remained there.[3] Umar asked for the fire and set the door alight.[4] The wood gathered at the door caught fire.[5] The entire house was filled with smoke.[6] Qunfuz put his hand inside to open the door.[7]

The Attack on the house of Janabe Zahra (sa) Part 1

The crowd left towards the house of Hazrat Ali (a.s.). The harbored the intention of burning down the house along with the inhabitants.[1] Ibn Abi Ka’ab reports that we heard the neighing of horses, the clatter of bridles and the clanging of spears. We left our houses. The crowd had already gathered at the house of Hazrat Ali (a.s.).[2] Janabe’ Zahra (s.a.) was standing behind the door. There was a bandage on her head. It was obvious that she had been weakened by the relentless grief for her father[3] – the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). When she saw the approaching crowd, she shut the door to her house. She was confident that these people would not enter the house without her permission.[4]

The people reached the door and knocked on it with great force.[5] They began pushing and pulling at the door violently. They kept on hurling abuses at the inhabitants of the house[6] and insisting that they do the bay’at of Abu Bakr.[7] Umar shouted, “O son of Abu Talib, open the door![8] I swear by Allah that if you do not open the door, I will burn it down.[9] I swear by the One in whose Hands is my life, come out and do bay’at or else I will set this house on fire. O Ali, come out and accept the verdict of the people, or else we will wage war with you.[10]

Preparation of the attack on the house of J. Zahra (sa) - Part 3

Umar was incensed by the reply of Janabe Zahra (s.a.) and said, “Why should these women interfere in our work?” He ordered the people present there to collect firewood.[1]

As per another report, on hearing the reply of Janabe’ Zahra (a.s.), Umar became extremely restless. He said to Khalid ibne Waleed and Qunfuz, “Gather wood and fire.”[2] Abu Bakr told Umar to call the most hardhearted and insensitive person that he could find.[3] Go to their house and draw them out. If they do not agree, then wage war with them.[4]

Preparation of the attack on the house of J. Zahra (sa) - Part 2

Umar said to Abu Bakr, “What stops you from summoning him (Hazrat Ali (a.s.)) and forcing him to submit to your caliphate?[1] If you are unable to do so, I am most certainly capable of it.” Then he stepped out in a fit of rage and called his tribesmen and his family members, “Answer the call of the caliph of the Prophet (s.a.w.)!” At this call, the people began gathering in the Masjid of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). At that moment, Umar said to Abu Bakr, “I have arranged riders and foot soldiers for you”[2] Abu Bakr, seeing this spectacle said, “Now should we send somebody to his house?”

Preparation of the attack on the house of J. Zahra (sa) - Part 1

When Abu Bakr was informed that few of those who had not given bay’at to him were sitting along with Ameerul Mo’meneen Hazrat Ali (a.s.), he sent Umar with a large group to the house of Hazrat Ali (a.s.)[1]. Umar asked for the people to come out, but they refused. Umar ordered for some wood to be brought and said, “By the One in whose Hands is my life! If you do not come out, I will burn the house down along with its inhabitants.” The people told him, “O Abu Hafas, Fatemah (s.a.) is there in the house.” He replied, “So what!”[2]

Umar sought permission to enter the house of Janabe’ Zahra (s.a.), but it was not granted to him. At this, Umar created a huge uproar and began threatening the people.[3]

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[1] Al Ihtejaj, page 80

[2] Al Imamah was Siyasah, volume 1 page 19. I humbly state that Allamah Tabarsi has narrated this part from Abdulah Ibne’ Abdur Rahman (Ibne’ Qutaybah has also narrated from him) thus – when Umar realised that these people would not swear allegiance, he said, “I don’t care for you (meaning, I will burn this house). Because I have decided to frighten you.” Al Ihtejaj, page 80; Behaarul Anwaar, volume 28 page 204. There is no doubt that this tradition has been tampered with, for how wil a Sunni write that Umar said, “even though Fatemah be in this house.” While the Shiahs quote this tradition as it is! It may be possible that the narrator may have been in Taqaiyyah (dissimulation) and did not dare to quote the tradition explicitly.

[3] Masalebun Nawaseb, page 136/137; Rasaelul Eteqadiyah volume, 1 page 447

Visits to the house of Janbe Zahra (sa) - Part 4

Abu Bakr is calling you.

Abu Bakr then asked Qunfuz to go and tell Hazrat Ali (a.s.) that Abu Bakr is calling you.

Hazrat Ali (a.s.) on hearing the message of Qunfuz returned him saying that, “I am busy in the work which my friend, my brother entrusted me with. You go back to Abu Bakr and to the one who has collected oppression around him.”[1]

Hazrat Ali (a.s.) refused to pay allegiance to Abu Bakr - Part 2

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 33 years old). Abu Bakr is elder to you and is more experienced.[1] 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.)”

What did Allah (s.a.w.) and the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) guide us to…?

The Holy Quran clearly states that the reward for the toils and the efforts of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) is love and affection for his Ahle’ Bayt (a.s.).

The Holy Quran states,

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لاَ تَدْخُلُوا بُيُوتَ النَّبِيِّ إِلاَ أَن يُؤْذَنَ لَكُم

 “O those who believe! Do not enter the houses of the prophets without their permission”

(Surah Ahzab: 53)

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said, “Surely the door of Fatemah is like my door and her house is my house. Then whoever is disrespectful towards her, it is as if he has crossed the veil of Allah.”