Hazrat Abu Talib
(a.s.), the “Mohsin-e-Islam”, like the “Momin of Yasin” did not disclose his
faith to safeguard and protect the Noble Messenger of Islam. But the enemies of
Islam and the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a.s.) conspired to question
his faith. It is sufficient to say that Allah shall not “Own” the deeds of a
non-Muslim. In Surah al-Zuha Ayah 6, Allah clearly says: “Did He not find you
as an orphan and give you shelter?”
Following are some of his verses clearly reflect his faith:
Distinguished personalities should be aware that Muhammad is
a Prophet like Musa (Moses) and Masih (Messiah) the son of Maryam (Mary).
He has brought to us celestial radiance similar to that of these
two. Each of them guides people and keeps them away from sins through the
command of Allah. (Mustadrak al-Hakim Beirut volume 2 page 623)
Don’t you know that we consider Muhammad an apostle (of
Allah) like Musa (ibn Imran) and read about him in the earlier scriptures?
The people love him and it is not unfair to love someone,
the love of whom Allah has in people’s hearts. (Ibn Abil Hadid Sharah Nahjul
Balagha volume 14 page 72, Tarikh ibn Kathir volume 1 page 42)
Allah has exalted Prophet Muhammad. So, the most exalted one
of the creation of Allah is Ahmad. He (Allah) has derived a name from His name
so as to exalt him. So, the owner of the Throne is the Praised one (Mahmud) and
he is the highly Praised (Muhammad). (Ibn Abil Hadid Sharah Nahjul Balagha volume
14 page 78, Tarikh Ibn Asakir volume 1 page 266, Tarikh al-Khamis volume 1 page
254)
By Allah! The enemies will never harm you so long as I am
alive. So, fear not, and execute what has been entrusted to you. Be glad and
let your eyes be at rest. You invited me to your creed and I knew that you are
my well- wisher and you are indeed trustworthy in your invitation.
And I knew well that the religion of Muhammad is the best of
all religions that exist. (Diwan-e-Abi Talib page 12, Khazana al-Adab al-Baghdadi
volume 1 page 261, Tarikh Ibn Kathir volume 3 page 42, Ibn Abil Hadid Sharah
Nahjul Balagha p 55)
O Witness of Allah! Bear witness that I believe in the
religion of Prophet Ahmad. (Bear witness that) if anyone deviates from the
religion, I will remain with the guided. (Divan Abi Talib page 75, Ibn Abil
Hadid, Shrah Nahjul Balagha v 14 p 78)
O my kinsmen! Be his friends and supporters of his party. By
Allah! Whoever follows him becomes prosperous. If death would delay, I would
have warded off all the dangers that come up against him. (Tarikh al-Khamis,
Beirut volume 1 page 300-301, Sirah al-Halabi, Egypt volume 1 page 391)
A Sunni scholar, Allama Shahristani (author of Al Milal
Wal Nihal) reports that while Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.a.s.) was still an infant,
there was a severe drought in Makkah, Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) took the infant
Muhammad (s.a.w.a.s.) in his arms, brought him near the Ka’ba and raised him
upwards three times and each time beseeched: “O Lord! By the sake of this
child, send down the blessed rains upon us.” It was not very long before it
rained intensely. Allama Shahristani writes that referring this incident,
Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) wrote the following verses:
“He is
a luminous-faced one and it is for him that the clouds poured down rain he is
the shelter of the orphans and the
protector of the widows. Those from the Bani Hashem who face destruction seek
refuge in him and it is by means of
him that they find themselves receiving bounties and favors. He is that balance
of justice that never violates (even)
one grain of barley and he is a correct measure whose weight and measurement
are not to be feared for error.”
Sources used:
Shia Rebuts by Allama Sayyid Rida Hussain Nasab
180 Questions about Islam by Ayatullah Naser Makarem Shirazi
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