Hayatus Sahabah - The Lives of the Sahabah - Part 1 of 3

438 THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH @g@%> (Vol-I)
He may punish the evil-doers for their (evil) actions and reward those
who do
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good with the best (of rewards, namely Jannah). {Surah Najm,
verse 31 )
Listen attentively! Tomorrow you will face your enemy so spend a long time in
salaah tonight, recite Qur'aan abundantly and beseech Allaah for assistance and
steadfastness. Fight them with determination and caution and remain staunch."
Hadhrat Ali then turned and left. ('I
Hadhrat Ali B,= Encourages the Muslims During
the Battle of Siffeen
Hadhrat Abu Amra Ansaari narrates that when giving courage to the Muslims
during the Battle of Siffeen, Hadhrat Ali 3w said, "Allaah has shown you a
trade which will save you from a painful punishment and take you closer to all
goodness(2) ; (the trade is) Imaan in Allaah and His ~ asoolw and Jihaad in the
path of Allaah Whose mention is most high. Allaah has determined that the
rewards for this shall be forgiveness from Allaah and wonderful mansions in the
eternal Jannah. Allaah has also informed you that He loves those who fight (the
enemies of Islaam) in His path (standing) in rows (in front of the enemy with
steadfastness and unity) as if they are a solid building. You should therefore
straighten your rows like a solid building. Those wearing armour should be in
front and those without armour should fall behind. Then persevere with
tenacity." (3)
Hadhrat Ali BGWj Encourages the Muslims to
Fight the Khawaarij
Hadhrat Abul Wadaak Hamdaani narrates that when Hadhrat Ali 9,= camped
at a place called Nukhayla (close to Kufa) and had lost hope in the Khawaarij, he
stood up (to address the people). After praising Allaah, he said, "He who discards
Jihaad and compromises the laws of Allaah, borders on the fringe of
destruction unless Allaah rescues him by His grace. Fear Allaah and fight those
who oppose Allaah, who attempt to extinguish the light of Allaah, who are in
error, deviant, oppressive and sinful. They are not proficient in reciting the
Qur'aan, have no understanding of the Deen, have no knowledge of interpreting
the Qur'aan and are not even long in the Deen that they could be wbrthy of
Khilaafah. By Allaah! If they become rulers, they will rule you in the way that
Kisra and Heraclius ruled. Prepare well for your march against your enemies
from the West. I have sent a message to your brothers from Basrah to come to
(assist) you. Inshaa Allaah, we shall all msrch together (against the Khawaarij) as
soon as they arrive. There is no power or might but with Allaah." (4)
(1) Tabari (Vo1.4 Pg.9).
(2) Here Hadhrat Ali was referring to verses 10-13 of Surah Saff (Surah 61).
(3) Tabari (Vo1.4 Pg. 11).
(4) Tabari (Vo1.4 Pg.57).
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