Hadith of Umar's assassination
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The Hadith of Umar
’s assassination is a famous and long Shi’a Hadith
narrated by the renowned Muhaddith Muhammad Baqir Majlisi in his famous work Zaad-ul-Ma'ad (Provisions for the Hereafter).
"Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman
narrates: Once on the 9th of Rabi' al-awwal
I went to Rasulullah. I saw Ameerul Mu'mineen Ali
Murtaza
, Imam Hasan and Imam Husain also there. All were busy eating. Rasulullah smiling in great happiness said to Hasan and Husain: 'Sons, today is the day on which Allah will destroy your enemy and the enemy of your grandfather, and Allah will accept the curse of your mother (Fatimah). Eat sons, eat! Today is the day that Allah accepts the deeds of your Shia (partisans), and beloved. Eat sons, eat! Today is the day when the power of your enemy and the enemy of your grandfather will be broken and annihilated in the dust. Eat sons, eat! Today is the day when Fir'on (i.e. the Pharaoh or tyrant) to my Ahl al-Bayt
, the one who will oppress and persecute them and who will usurp their rights, will be destroyed.’ Hudhayfah said: I exclaimed: 'O Rasulullah! Will there be such an evil person in your Ummah
, who will perpetrate such villainy?' Rasulullah replied: 'O Hudhayfah! Among the munafiqs (hypocrites) there will be one idol who will be the leader of the group of munafiqeen. He will carry in his hand the whip of cruelty and injustice; he will prevent people from the Path of truth; he will alter the Qur'an
; he will change my Sunnah
and my ways; he will oppress my Wasi (Appointee) Ali bin Abi Talib and he will deprive my daughter, Fatimah of her rights. My daughter will then curse him. Allah Ta'ala will accept her la'nat (curse) and prayers.' Hudhayfah then said: 'O Rasulullah! Why do you not supplicate to Allah to destroy this Fir'on and oppressor in your very lifetime?' Rasulullah replied: 'O Hudhayfah! I do not regard it proper to interfere in the decisions of Allah Ta'ala... But, I have requested Allah Ta'ala to grant excellence and superiority to that day when that oppressor and Fir'on is dispatched to Jahannum (i.e. when he is destroyed). That day should be decreed superior to all other days so that honoring of that day becomes a Sunnah for my Shiane Ahle Bait (i.e. partisans of my family). Allah Ta'ala then sent this Wahi (revelation): 'It has already been decreed in My Eternal Knowledge that the usurping Munafiqs will persecute you and your family. They will inflict many hardships on you and your family. O Muhammad! Ali has been awarded your rank because of these (impending) hardships which will be perpetrated on him by the usurper of his rights and the Fir'on of this Ummah. I have commanded the angels of the 7 heavens to rejoice and celebrate Eid on the day he (i.e. Umar) is killed - this is for the sake of the partisans and lovers of the Ahle Bait. I have commanded the recording Angels to cease recording the sins of My servants for 3 days from that day. This is in honor of that day (on which Umar will be murdered). O Muhammad! Three days grace and permission in general to commit sins have been given in your honor and in honor of your appointee (Ali) ... Every year on this day, will I free from Jahannam (Hell) thousands of your Shias.' Hudhayfah says: 'After Rasulullah said this, he arose and left the room and went to the house of Umm Salamah. After having heard this talk of Rasulullah I was convinced of Umar's kufr
. There remained no doubt in this. Finally, after the demise of Rasulullah, I witnessed the fitna
h which he (Umar) created. He exhibited the kufr which was concealed in him. He reneged from Islam and usurped the and Khilafat. To achieve this end he adopted the most shameless methods. He altered the Qur'an and burnt the holy house of Rasulullah. He pleased the Jews, Christians and the Magians and displeased Fatimah and the entire Ahle Bait, and he conspired to have Ameerul Mu'mineen (i.e. Ali) murdered. He made haram (forbidden) what Allah had made halal (permissible) and legalized what Allah had made unlawful. He slammed the door against the face and stomach of Fatimah. Hudhayfah then said: 'Finally Allah Ta'ala accepted the curses of His Holy Nabi (i.e. Prophet Muhammad) and his daughter in regard to this Munafiq (i.e. Umar) and had him killed at the hands, of his killer (Abu-Lu'lu'ah). May there be the Rahmat (Mercy) of Allah on his (Umar's) killer (i.e. Abu-Lu'lu'ah).”
on the day of assassination of Umar, nevertheless, Shia's deny that by asserting that Eid-e-Shujah is celebrated at the end of the mourning period after the events of Battle of Karbala.
9th Rabi-al-Awwal 1429 A.H. - Eid-e-Zahra. Also known as Eid-e-Shuja.
This is the day of Eid for Shia Muslims and marks the end of the mourning period after the events of the Battle of Karbala. According to Ulema, this is the day when the key murderers of Imam Hussain, Umar ibn Sa'ad and Ubaidullah ibn-e-Ziyad were killed and sent to Hell. This event for shia Muslims is held on 9th Rabi-al-Awwal. There isn't a specific date since Muslims follow the lunar calendar.
Umar
`Umar ibn al-Khattāb c. 2 November , was a leading companion and adviser to the Islamic prophet Muhammad who later became the second Muslim Caliph after Muhammad's death....
’s assassination is a famous and long Shi’a Hadith
Hadith
The term Hadīth is used to denote a saying or an act or tacit approval or criticism ascribed either validly or invalidly to the Islamic prophet Muhammad....
narrated by the renowned Muhaddith Muhammad Baqir Majlisi in his famous work Zaad-ul-Ma'ad (Provisions for the Hereafter).
The Shia hadith narration
The Shia Hadith of Umar’s assassination is as follows:"Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman
Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman
Huthayfa ibn al-Yaman was a close companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and one of the earliest converts to Islam. He is particularly revered by the Sufis and he related a considerable number of hadith, particularly those relating to eschatology...
narrates: Once on the 9th of Rabi' al-awwal
Rabi' al-awwal
Rabi' al-awwal is the third month in the Islamic calendar. During this month, Muslims around the world celebrate Mawlid - the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Sunni Muslims believe the exact date of birth of Muhammad to have been on the twelfth of this month, whereas Shi'a Muslims believe...
I went to Rasulullah. I saw Ameerul Mu'mineen Ali
Ali
' |Ramaḍān]], 40 AH; approximately October 23, 598 or 600 or March 17, 599 – January 27, 661).His father's name was Abu Talib. Ali was also the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661, and was the first male convert to Islam...
Murtaza
Murtaza
Murtaza is a common Arabic name, is a variant transcription of Murtadha, meaning "chosen". It is an Islamic name that dates back to the time of Islamic prophet Muhammad. Pronunciation varies with accent, from native Arabic speakers to speakers of European and Asian languages...
, Imam Hasan and Imam Husain also there. All were busy eating. Rasulullah smiling in great happiness said to Hasan and Husain: 'Sons, today is the day on which Allah will destroy your enemy and the enemy of your grandfather, and Allah will accept the curse of your mother (Fatimah). Eat sons, eat! Today is the day that Allah accepts the deeds of your Shia (partisans), and beloved. Eat sons, eat! Today is the day when the power of your enemy and the enemy of your grandfather will be broken and annihilated in the dust. Eat sons, eat! Today is the day when Fir'on (i.e. the Pharaoh or tyrant) to my Ahl al-Bayt
Ahl al-Bayt
Ahl al-Bayt is an Arabic phrase literally meaning People of the House, or family of the House. The phrase "ahl al-bayt" was used in Arabia before the advent of Islam to refer to one's clan, and would be adopted by the ruling family of a tribe. Within the Islamic tradition, the term refers to the...
, the one who will oppress and persecute them and who will usurp their rights, will be destroyed.’ Hudhayfah said: I exclaimed: 'O Rasulullah! Will there be such an evil person in your Ummah
Ummah
Ummah is an Arabic word meaning "community" or "nation." It is commonly used to mean either the collective nation of states, or the whole Arab world...
, who will perpetrate such villainy?' Rasulullah replied: 'O Hudhayfah! Among the munafiqs (hypocrites) there will be one idol who will be the leader of the group of munafiqeen. He will carry in his hand the whip of cruelty and injustice; he will prevent people from the Path of truth; he will alter the Qur'an
Qur'an
The Quran , also transliterated Qur'an, Koran, Alcoran, Qur’ān, Coran, Kuran, and al-Qur’ān, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God . It is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language...
; he will change my Sunnah
Sunnah
The word literally means a clear, well trodden, busy and plain surfaced road. In the discussion of the sources of religion, Sunnah denotes the practice of Prophet Muhammad that he taught and practically instituted as a teacher of the sharī‘ah and the best exemplar...
and my ways; he will oppress my Wasi (Appointee) Ali bin Abi Talib and he will deprive my daughter, Fatimah of her rights. My daughter will then curse him. Allah Ta'ala will accept her la'nat (curse) and prayers.' Hudhayfah then said: 'O Rasulullah! Why do you not supplicate to Allah to destroy this Fir'on and oppressor in your very lifetime?' Rasulullah replied: 'O Hudhayfah! I do not regard it proper to interfere in the decisions of Allah Ta'ala... But, I have requested Allah Ta'ala to grant excellence and superiority to that day when that oppressor and Fir'on is dispatched to Jahannum (i.e. when he is destroyed). That day should be decreed superior to all other days so that honoring of that day becomes a Sunnah for my Shiane Ahle Bait (i.e. partisans of my family). Allah Ta'ala then sent this Wahi (revelation): 'It has already been decreed in My Eternal Knowledge that the usurping Munafiqs will persecute you and your family. They will inflict many hardships on you and your family. O Muhammad! Ali has been awarded your rank because of these (impending) hardships which will be perpetrated on him by the usurper of his rights and the Fir'on of this Ummah. I have commanded the angels of the 7 heavens to rejoice and celebrate Eid on the day he (i.e. Umar) is killed - this is for the sake of the partisans and lovers of the Ahle Bait. I have commanded the recording Angels to cease recording the sins of My servants for 3 days from that day. This is in honor of that day (on which Umar will be murdered). O Muhammad! Three days grace and permission in general to commit sins have been given in your honor and in honor of your appointee (Ali) ... Every year on this day, will I free from Jahannam (Hell) thousands of your Shias.' Hudhayfah says: 'After Rasulullah said this, he arose and left the room and went to the house of Umm Salamah. After having heard this talk of Rasulullah I was convinced of Umar's kufr
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. There remained no doubt in this. Finally, after the demise of Rasulullah, I witnessed the fitna
First Fitna
The First Islamic Civil War , also called the First Fitna , was the first major civil war within the Islamic Caliphate. It arose as a struggle over who had the legitimate right to become the ruling Caliph...
h which he (Umar) created. He exhibited the kufr which was concealed in him. He reneged from Islam and usurped the and Khilafat. To achieve this end he adopted the most shameless methods. He altered the Qur'an and burnt the holy house of Rasulullah. He pleased the Jews, Christians and the Magians and displeased Fatimah and the entire Ahle Bait, and he conspired to have Ameerul Mu'mineen (i.e. Ali) murdered. He made haram (forbidden) what Allah had made halal (permissible) and legalized what Allah had made unlawful. He slammed the door against the face and stomach of Fatimah. Hudhayfah then said: 'Finally Allah Ta'ala accepted the curses of His Holy Nabi (i.e. Prophet Muhammad) and his daughter in regard to this Munafiq (i.e. Umar) and had him killed at the hands, of his killer (Abu-Lu'lu'ah). May there be the Rahmat (Mercy) of Allah on his (Umar's) killer (i.e. Abu-Lu'lu'ah).”
Eid on the day of Umar’s assassination
Some Sunni's believe that Shia's celebrate Eid-e-ShujahEid e shuja
9th Rabi-al-Awwal 1429 A.H. - Eid-e-Zahra. Also known as Eid-e-Shuja.This is the day of Eid for Shia Muslims and marks the end of the mourning period after the events of the Battle of Karbala. According to Ulema, this is the day when the key murderers of Imam Hussain, Umar ibn Sa'ad and Ubaidullah...
on the day of assassination of Umar, nevertheless, Shia's deny that by asserting that Eid-e-Shujah is celebrated at the end of the mourning period after the events of Battle of Karbala.
9th Rabi-al-Awwal 1429 A.H. - Eid-e-Zahra. Also known as Eid-e-Shuja.
This is the day of Eid for Shia Muslims and marks the end of the mourning period after the events of the Battle of Karbala. According to Ulema, this is the day when the key murderers of Imam Hussain, Umar ibn Sa'ad and Ubaidullah ibn-e-Ziyad were killed and sent to Hell. This event for shia Muslims is held on 9th Rabi-al-Awwal. There isn't a specific date since Muslims follow the lunar calendar.
See also
- Sunni view of UmarSunni view of UmarUmar was the second Sunni caliph, regarded by Sunnis as the second of the four Rashidun and one of the greatest personalities of the history of Islam...
- Shi'a view of UmarShi'a view of Umar-Historical context:Umar ibn al-Khattab was one of the earliest figures in the history of Islam. However, the Shia have traditionally asserted that the Sunni perspective of Umar, including ideas inadvertently borrowed by certain Western orientalists, is at best inaccurate, and at worst largely...
- Umar at Fatimah's houseUmar at Fatimah's houseUmar at Fatimah's house refers to the controversial event where Umar came to the house of Fatimah, the daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, in order to get the allegiance of Ali and his followers or burn her house down...
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