The Infallible Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali (a.s.)
loved and cared for Islam and the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.). His father
Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) had sowed the seed of love and sacrifice for the Noble
Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) into the heart and soul of Imam Ali (a.s.). During the
economic boycott and stay in Shau’b-e-Abu Talib, he used to place young Imam
Ali (a.s.) in the Prophet’s bed at night to save the Prophet’s life. During the last days of his life, the Noble
Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.) had instructed Imam Ali (a.s.) to exercise patience after
his sad demise. Hence, Imam Ali (a.s.) continued to discharge his
responsibilities to protect Islam and the Muslims. He advised the first three caliphs
on the matters of state involving Muslims at large, resolved difficult legal situations
when approached by the caliphs.
Caliph Abu Bakr was
fully aware of the merits of Imam Ali (a.s.) and was happy for the wise
composure about the khilafat in spite of his superior bravery. According to
Imam Ghizali in “Sirril A’lameen”, Sibte Ibnal Jauzi in Tazkira Khawas-ul-Ummat
page 36, and “Haider-e-Karrar” page 172, Caliph Abu Bakr said: “I am not better
than you as Ali is amongst you.”
After the election of
the caliph in the Saqifa Bani Sa’dah, Abu Sufyan had approached Imam Ali (a.s.)
and offered to flood the streets of Madinah with his troops to snatch the
khilafah, but Imam Ali (a.s.) refused his offer.
Although, he refused
to return the “Fadak” to Sayyida Fatima Zahra (s.a.) but later had written the
title of Fadak to her but Caliph Omar torn it away. In spite of all these, Imam
Ali (a.s.) had provided sound advice whenever the caliph asked for it as he
(a.s.) was the “Imam” of the time.
In the year 21 A.H., the Persians were preparing to invade
the Islamic state. The Muslims panicked. The advisory council recommended withdrawing
troops from the Syrian front and the caliph Omar wanted to lead the Muslim
army. Imam Ali (a.s.) advised that it was not a good move to withdraw army from
Syria as the Romans might be tempted to attack and if the entire army from
Madina was sent to Iran then the Bedouins might play havoc. Imam Ali (a.s.)
advised to send two-third of the forces from Basra and Kufa. He also strongly
advised against caliph Omar leading the army to Iran as the enemy might try to
eliminate him with full force. Caliph Omar
agreed with Imam Ali (a.s.)’s advise and sent Nu’maan bin Muqrin as the
commander of Muslim forces.
Imam Ali (a.s.) advised about the land reforms and taxation.
When the Christians offered to an agreement on Jerusalem, they insisted that
the Caliph should personally sign the agreement. Usman bin Iffan advised to
reject the proposal but Imam Ali (a.s.) advised Caliph Omar to go to Jerusalem
and he agreed with his advice. Imam Ali
(a.s.) advised the Caliph to acquire the new calendar year from the year of
Migration of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) and the caliph agreed to it. Imam
Ali (A.S.) enhanced the Arabic language. He also manually paved the road for
about 17 miles.
When Iran was conquered, all the wealth in the form of
jewel, gems golden ornaments etc. were brought to Madina. Caliph Omar wanted to place it in the “Bait-ul-Maal” but Imam Ali (a.s.) advised him to
distribute among the Muslims who fought and the people of Madina unanimously
approved Imam Ali (a.s.)’s advice which was accepted by the caliph.
The emperor of Rome
sent a question to the caliph Omar saying: “Which is the Surah in the Glorious
Qur’an which had seven Ayahs but does not contain seven letters?” The Huffaz
(who had learnt the Qur’an by heart) could not identify the Ayahs. The caliph
sought Imam Ali (a.s.)’s help and the Imam (a.s.) right away said: “It is Surah
Hamd which does not have Tha, Jeem, Khay, Zay, Sheen, Zuay, and Fa.”
Source: Scribe.com/Imam Ali Madine me pachhees saal by Syed
Manzar Husayn Kazmi
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