BIBI SYEDA HAZRAT FATIMA AL- ZAHRA S.A
Imam Jaffer-e-Sadiqasws said:
"Bibi Fatimaasws has nine names near Allahazwj, they are: Fatima, Siddiqah (the honest), Al Mubarakah (the blessed one), AlTahirah (virtuous), Al Zakiyah (the chaste), Al Radhiatul Mardhiah (she who is gratified and who shall be satisfied), Al Muhaddathah (a person, other than a prophet, that the angels speak to), and
Al Zahra (the splendid)."
And Allahazwj thus directs you in the same book as regards to your children's inheritance: ‘Male inherits a portion equal to that of two females' and, if he leaves any goods, he should make a bequest to parents and next of kin, according to reasonable usage.' While Allahazwj has openly revealed this yet you still claim that I have no share! And that I do not inherit my Fathersaww! What! Did Allahazwj reveal a verse regarding you, from which He excluded my Fathersaww? Or do you say: `These, Fatimaasws and her Fathersaww, are the people of two different faiths and nation, and thus they do not inherit each other?!' Are we not, me and my father, a people adhering to same faith? Or is it that you have more knowledge about the specifications and generalizations of the Quran than my father and my cousin (Imam Aliasws)?
So, here you are! Take it (Fadak). As if bridling a camel ready with its nose rope and saddled! But O Abu bakarl.a, it shall encounter you on the Day of Gathering; thus what a wonderful judge is Allahazwj, and Muhammadsaww is our saviour and leader. O' Abu bakrl.a be prepared for its consequences on the Day of Reckoning. At the time of the hour the wrongdoers shall lose; and it shall not benefit you to regret your actions then! For every Message, there is a time limit; and soon shall ye know who will be inflicted with wrath of Allahazwj that will humiliate him, and who will be confronted by an everlasting punishment.
(Bibi Fatimaasws then turned towards the Ansars and said:) O you people of Ansar! The strong supporters of the nation! And those who embraced and protected Islam; what is this short-coming in defending my right? And what is this slumber while you see injustice being done towards me? Did not the Messenger of Allahazwj, my Fathersaww, used to say: A man is upheld and remembered by protecting and supporting his children'? O How quickly you have made alterations in the Islam. Surely you are capable of helping me in my attempt and impart my rightful demand.
Allahazwj’s Prophet, Muhammadsaww has perished; surely this is a great calamity; its damage is excessive its injury is great, its wound is too deep to heal. Disparities and deviations appeared in the nation. The Earth became darkened with Hissaww departure; the stars eclipsed for his calamity; hopes were seized; mountains submitted; sanctity was violated. Hissaww holiness was encroached upon and its veneration declined after Hissaww death. Therefore, this, by Allahazwj, is the great affliction, and the grand calamity; there is not an affliction which is the like of it; nor will there be a sudden misfortune as surprising as this. And this news has been announced everywhere in a very jubilious note.
Adversities had previously come upon His (Allahazwj's) Prophets and Messengers; for it is a decree final, and predestination fulfilled. Allahazwj says: "Muhammadsaww is not but an Apostle: Many were the apostles that passed away before him. If Hesaww demised, will you then turn back on your heels and return to your religion of ignorance? If anyone did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allahazwj; but Allahazwj on the other hand will swiftly reward those who serve Him with gratitude.
"O people of Aus and Khizrij; and Ansar, Can you see that the inheritance of my Fathersaww is being usurped from me! My eyes are fixated on you and I can hear what you can say. And while you are sitting and gathered around me. You hear my call, and are included in the news of the affair. And you are numerous and well equipped! You have the means and the power, and the weapons and the shields. Yet, the call reaches you but you do not answer; the cry comes to you but you do not come to help, while you are characterized by struggle and fight against foes, known for goodness and welfare. You are the selected group which was chosen by the Messengersaww for us, Ahlul-Baytasws. You fought the Arabs, bore the pain and exhaustion, struggled against the nations, and resisted their heroes. And you were always quick in obeying us.
So when Islam became triumphant, the accomplishment of the days came near, the fort of polytheism was subjected, the outburst of infidelity calmed down, and the system of religion was well-ordered, why have
"Bibi Fatimaasws has nine names near Allahazwj, they are: Fatima, Siddiqah (the honest), Al Mubarakah (the blessed one), AlTahirah (virtuous), Al Zakiyah (the chaste), Al Radhiatul Mardhiah (she who is gratified and who shall be satisfied), Al Muhaddathah (a person, other than a prophet, that the angels speak to), and
Al Zahra (the splendid)."
And Allahazwj thus directs you in the same book as regards to your children's inheritance: ‘Male inherits a portion equal to that of two females' and, if he leaves any goods, he should make a bequest to parents and next of kin, according to reasonable usage.' While Allahazwj has openly revealed this yet you still claim that I have no share! And that I do not inherit my Fathersaww! What! Did Allahazwj reveal a verse regarding you, from which He excluded my Fathersaww? Or do you say: `These, Fatimaasws and her Fathersaww, are the people of two different faiths and nation, and thus they do not inherit each other?!' Are we not, me and my father, a people adhering to same faith? Or is it that you have more knowledge about the specifications and generalizations of the Quran than my father and my cousin (Imam Aliasws)?
So, here you are! Take it (Fadak). As if bridling a camel ready with its nose rope and saddled! But O Abu bakarl.a, it shall encounter you on the Day of Gathering; thus what a wonderful judge is Allahazwj, and Muhammadsaww is our saviour and leader. O' Abu bakrl.a be prepared for its consequences on the Day of Reckoning. At the time of the hour the wrongdoers shall lose; and it shall not benefit you to regret your actions then! For every Message, there is a time limit; and soon shall ye know who will be inflicted with wrath of Allahazwj that will humiliate him, and who will be confronted by an everlasting punishment.
(Bibi Fatimaasws then turned towards the Ansars and said:) O you people of Ansar! The strong supporters of the nation! And those who embraced and protected Islam; what is this short-coming in defending my right? And what is this slumber while you see injustice being done towards me? Did not the Messenger of Allahazwj, my Fathersaww, used to say: A man is upheld and remembered by protecting and supporting his children'? O How quickly you have made alterations in the Islam. Surely you are capable of helping me in my attempt and impart my rightful demand.
Allahazwj’s Prophet, Muhammadsaww has perished; surely this is a great calamity; its damage is excessive its injury is great, its wound is too deep to heal. Disparities and deviations appeared in the nation. The Earth became darkened with Hissaww departure; the stars eclipsed for his calamity; hopes were seized; mountains submitted; sanctity was violated. Hissaww holiness was encroached upon and its veneration declined after Hissaww death. Therefore, this, by Allahazwj, is the great affliction, and the grand calamity; there is not an affliction which is the like of it; nor will there be a sudden misfortune as surprising as this. And this news has been announced everywhere in a very jubilious note.
Adversities had previously come upon His (Allahazwj's) Prophets and Messengers; for it is a decree final, and predestination fulfilled. Allahazwj says: "Muhammadsaww is not but an Apostle: Many were the apostles that passed away before him. If Hesaww demised, will you then turn back on your heels and return to your religion of ignorance? If anyone did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allahazwj; but Allahazwj on the other hand will swiftly reward those who serve Him with gratitude.
"O people of Aus and Khizrij; and Ansar, Can you see that the inheritance of my Fathersaww is being usurped from me! My eyes are fixated on you and I can hear what you can say. And while you are sitting and gathered around me. You hear my call, and are included in the news of the affair. And you are numerous and well equipped! You have the means and the power, and the weapons and the shields. Yet, the call reaches you but you do not answer; the cry comes to you but you do not come to help, while you are characterized by struggle and fight against foes, known for goodness and welfare. You are the selected group which was chosen by the Messengersaww for us, Ahlul-Baytasws. You fought the Arabs, bore the pain and exhaustion, struggled against the nations, and resisted their heroes. And you were always quick in obeying us.
So when Islam became triumphant, the accomplishment of the days came near, the fort of polytheism was subjected, the outburst of infidelity calmed down, and the system of religion was well-ordered, why have
you then become confused after clearness? Conceal matters after announcing them? Turned on your heels after
daring? Associated others with Allahazwj after believing?
Allahazwj’s wrath be upon them who violated their oaths, Plotted to expel the Apostle and allied with others (you being the first ones) in our enmity, you fear them. Nay, it is Allahazwj Whom you should more justly fear, if you believe!
Iasws see that you have finally gone into subordination and ease of living; you have distanced yourself from the one who is the most rightful to order the affairs of the Muslims (Imam Aliasws). Indeed Aliasws is your saviour and guardian. He is the most apt in conception and representation of Islam.
You have returned into the comfort of inaction, and you have sought an easy life instead of a hard one, and whatever you had heard and retained you have forgotten, and what you had swallowed you have vomited i.e. of Islamic teachings; So, if you become disbelievers, along with all others on earth, most surely Allahazwj would not be concerned.
Beware! I have said what I had to say on the basis of the dereliction of obligations that has come on you, and the betrayal that you have done; you refused to verify and support me. And I apprehended your defiance. And all this is the result of the welling up of the soul, and the explosion of my anger, and the emission of the heart.
So get hold of this camel (Caliphate) and ride its tail; But remember it has a sore back, and its feet are injured, and shame will linger with it; it is marked with the wrath of Allahazwj and an eternal disgrace; it is linked to Hellfire, whose flames have reached up to the very hearts; what you do is in front of Allahazwj, and those who transgress shall certainly come to know how they will be overthrown and overturned; and I am the daughter of the one who warned you of severe punishment. So you do what you want to and we will endure and will be patient, and you await Allahazwj’s vengeance and we shall await His justice and fairness.
Abu bakarL.A replied:
‘O daughter of the Messenger of Allahazwj! You are truthful and rightful in all your statements but I heard the Prophetsaww state: "we group of Prophets neither inherit from anyone nor have anyone who would inherit from us.’
Bibi Fatimaasws replied him, saying:
"SubhanAllahazwj!( Praise be to Allahazwj!) The Messenger of Allahazwj never turned away from the Book of Allahazwj, and neither was Hesaww ever opposed to the Commandments mentioned in the Holy Qur'an. He always followed what was indicated in the Holy Qur'an, and always pursued what was implied in its chapters; have you all combined to betray him by ascribing to him what is untrue and deceptive? And all this, after his death, is similar to what was plotted against him during his lifetime.
This Book of Allahazwj is the most just of all judges and let it be judging between me and you and is the most rationally articulate in deciding between good and evil, truth and falsehood; the Holy Qur'an states: (the Prophet of Allahazwj) "Zakariyyaas said, 'Grant me one who will inherit me and inherit from the descendants of Al- Yaqoubas '". It also reveals "And Sulaimanas inherited from Dawoodas." The Most Glorified and the Most Honoured Allahazwj has clarified how the instalments will be divided, and has laid down laws and rules for obligation and inheritance, and He has made valid what is to be the share of the males and the females, and He has removed from the path the efforts of those who are false, and He has also swept away all possibility of surmise and conjecture, as well as doubts and scepticism of the coming nations; Surely, it is your own selves which have presented an apocryphal matter in a rightful and gratifying manner before you; therefore, patience and endurance is well and good for me, and Allahazwj is my best Helping in what false you have said.
Abu bakarL.A replied:
‘Allahazwj has spoken truthfully and so has His Messengersaww; also, the Prophet's daughter has also spoken justly; you are the source of wisdom and you are the source of guidance and mercy, and you are the
daring? Associated others with Allahazwj after believing?
Allahazwj’s wrath be upon them who violated their oaths, Plotted to expel the Apostle and allied with others (you being the first ones) in our enmity, you fear them. Nay, it is Allahazwj Whom you should more justly fear, if you believe!
Iasws see that you have finally gone into subordination and ease of living; you have distanced yourself from the one who is the most rightful to order the affairs of the Muslims (Imam Aliasws). Indeed Aliasws is your saviour and guardian. He is the most apt in conception and representation of Islam.
You have returned into the comfort of inaction, and you have sought an easy life instead of a hard one, and whatever you had heard and retained you have forgotten, and what you had swallowed you have vomited i.e. of Islamic teachings; So, if you become disbelievers, along with all others on earth, most surely Allahazwj would not be concerned.
Beware! I have said what I had to say on the basis of the dereliction of obligations that has come on you, and the betrayal that you have done; you refused to verify and support me. And I apprehended your defiance. And all this is the result of the welling up of the soul, and the explosion of my anger, and the emission of the heart.
So get hold of this camel (Caliphate) and ride its tail; But remember it has a sore back, and its feet are injured, and shame will linger with it; it is marked with the wrath of Allahazwj and an eternal disgrace; it is linked to Hellfire, whose flames have reached up to the very hearts; what you do is in front of Allahazwj, and those who transgress shall certainly come to know how they will be overthrown and overturned; and I am the daughter of the one who warned you of severe punishment. So you do what you want to and we will endure and will be patient, and you await Allahazwj’s vengeance and we shall await His justice and fairness.
Abu bakarL.A replied:
‘O daughter of the Messenger of Allahazwj! You are truthful and rightful in all your statements but I heard the Prophetsaww state: "we group of Prophets neither inherit from anyone nor have anyone who would inherit from us.’
Bibi Fatimaasws replied him, saying:
"SubhanAllahazwj!( Praise be to Allahazwj!) The Messenger of Allahazwj never turned away from the Book of Allahazwj, and neither was Hesaww ever opposed to the Commandments mentioned in the Holy Qur'an. He always followed what was indicated in the Holy Qur'an, and always pursued what was implied in its chapters; have you all combined to betray him by ascribing to him what is untrue and deceptive? And all this, after his death, is similar to what was plotted against him during his lifetime.
This Book of Allahazwj is the most just of all judges and let it be judging between me and you and is the most rationally articulate in deciding between good and evil, truth and falsehood; the Holy Qur'an states: (the Prophet of Allahazwj) "Zakariyyaas said, 'Grant me one who will inherit me and inherit from the descendants of Al- Yaqoubas '". It also reveals "And Sulaimanas inherited from Dawoodas." The Most Glorified and the Most Honoured Allahazwj has clarified how the instalments will be divided, and has laid down laws and rules for obligation and inheritance, and He has made valid what is to be the share of the males and the females, and He has removed from the path the efforts of those who are false, and He has also swept away all possibility of surmise and conjecture, as well as doubts and scepticism of the coming nations; Surely, it is your own selves which have presented an apocryphal matter in a rightful and gratifying manner before you; therefore, patience and endurance is well and good for me, and Allahazwj is my best Helping in what false you have said.
Abu bakarL.A replied:
‘Allahazwj has spoken truthfully and so has His Messengersaww; also, the Prophet's daughter has also spoken justly; you are the source of wisdom and you are the source of guidance and mercy, and you are the
support of Religion and Allahazwj's witness of His arguments; I do not repudiate the truthfulness of your opinion, and neither do Il.a deny your speech But it was because of the satisfaction of these muslims (who believed in the oneness of Allahazwj and the Prophethood of your Fathersaww) that Il.a have seized your inheritance and thus they are equal in this seize.
Bibi Fatima Zahraasws replied:
“O people, who rush towards uttering falsehood and are indifferent to disgraceful and losing actions, you do not seek to reflect upon the Quran, and your hearts are isolated with locks. On your hearts is the stain of the evil, which you committed; it has seized your hearing and your sight, evil is that which you justified; cursed is that which you reckoned, and it is a great abominable matter which you have exchanged for verity. You shall, by Allahazwj, find bearing it, to be a great burden, and its consequence disastrous. (That is) on the day when the cover is removed and will appear to you what is behind it, of wrath. When you will be confronted by Allahazwj with that which you could never have expected, there will perish, there and then, those who stood on falsehoods.
After this Bibi Fatimaasws turned towards Her Fathersaww’s grave and recited some poetic words, the translation of which is as follows:
“O my beloved father, amendments were created after you For who dare would have done so if you were here We have been devoid of Yoursaww greatness As barren ground is of rain, Your nation is scattered and dispersed O Prophet of Allahazwj can Yousaww see How they have left the path of righteousness!”
Bibi Fatima Zahraasws replied:
“O people, who rush towards uttering falsehood and are indifferent to disgraceful and losing actions, you do not seek to reflect upon the Quran, and your hearts are isolated with locks. On your hearts is the stain of the evil, which you committed; it has seized your hearing and your sight, evil is that which you justified; cursed is that which you reckoned, and it is a great abominable matter which you have exchanged for verity. You shall, by Allahazwj, find bearing it, to be a great burden, and its consequence disastrous. (That is) on the day when the cover is removed and will appear to you what is behind it, of wrath. When you will be confronted by Allahazwj with that which you could never have expected, there will perish, there and then, those who stood on falsehoods.
After this Bibi Fatimaasws turned towards Her Fathersaww’s grave and recited some poetic words, the translation of which is as follows:
“O my beloved father, amendments were created after you For who dare would have done so if you were here We have been devoid of Yoursaww greatness As barren ground is of rain, Your nation is scattered and dispersed O Prophet of Allahazwj can Yousaww see How they have left the path of righteousness!”
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