ALLAH (S.W.T.)'S BOUNTIES AS SIGNS OF GUIDANCE FOR MANKIND

 

Surah Yasin, the heart of the Glorious Qur’an, describes the bounties of the Creator in Ayahs from 33 to 42. The best way of having faith in Resurrection is in pondering on the creations of Allah. The plants, animals and human beings are clear signs of the great knowledge applied in its creation. Allah gives life to the dead earth by rain out of which grain is produced which is the food for man. Next Allah mentions fruits specially the dates and the grapes which is a complete food. Earlier Allah mentioned rain to enliven the dead earth. Next, He (s.w.t.) states water springs which comes out of the earth. One of the scientific miracles of the Glorious Qur’an is the statement of the law of matrimony in all things: plants, human beings and that which people did not know at that time and now they know! Matrimony includes humans, animals on the earth, and in the depth of oceans or even the existence of the positive or negative particles inside the center of atoms and the electrons which rotate around it.

Night is one of the Signs of Power and Wisdom of Allah. It is a fixed program in the length of history which has no disorder! The main nature of the earth is darkness and light is given to it from another source which is the sun. The sun is in motion. There are few interpretations of this motion; some suggest that beginning spring sun’s motion from the equator towards North Pole by as much as 23 degrees and beginning of summer it returns to equator. It continues its motion towards South until the beginning of winter then it moves towards Equinox and reaches it by Spring. Others suggest it is suns’ motion on its axis. The latest scientific discovery is that the sun moves with the solar system amid our galaxy toward an appointed direction towards a distant star called ‘Weca’. The movement of this very great globe (sun) which is one million two thousand times bigger than the earth and with an accurate movement in the endless atmosphere, is possible by no one save by Allah Whose Power is above all powers and Whose Knowledge is infinite! The orbits of the sun and the moon is arranged by Him in such a way that they will never crash into each other. The moon’s stages are the twenty eight places it passes before its absence in the last nights of a lunar month because when a lunar month is fully thirty days, the moon is visible in the sky until the twenty eight night but appears very narrow with a yellow color and little light. It is not visible during the ‘two remaining nights’ which is called in Arabic/muhaq. These stages are completely exact and accurate in a manner that the astronomers can foretell them one hundred years in advance. At the beginning the tips of the crescent are upward and by the twenty-eight night the tips are downward. The night never outstrips the day. The Ayah of the Glorious Qur’an, “Each swim along in (its own) orbit.” refers to each of sun, moon, night, and day. The day has an orbit for itself and always half of the earth is dark while another half has light and these two turns around the earth once for twenty-four hours.

One of the signs of Allah is the ships/boats in oceans. They provide means of transportation for people and merchandise These are the might and forces of Allah who made it subservient to mankind. The other means of communication is the modern, cars, trains, airplanes, and space vehicles.

Sources: Tafsir-e-Namouna (Urdu translation of the Glorious Qur’an) by Ayatullah Naser Makarem                       Shirazi

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ENORMOUS BENEFITS OF RECITINGSURAHS OF CHAPTER 30 OF THE GLORIOUS QUR'AN - 2

 

Surah Nabaa (78): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “He who studies it and learns it by heart, on the Day of Judgment, his reckoning bill be concluded (so quickly) equal to the time taken to recite a single prayer. He will be satiated by Allah with a cold drink in Heaven. Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said: He who recites it every day will visit Ka’ba soon.”

Surah Nazi’at (79): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “For he who studies it, the length of his stay on the Day of Judgment will last as long as saying the daily prayer and then he will come into Paradise.” Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said: He who studies it will die satisfied, will be brought in the Resurrection and go to Paradise, satisfied.” This benefit will be achieved only by practicing the contents of the Glorious Qur’an.

Surah ‘Abasa (80): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “One who studies it will arrive at the Gathering Place smiling”

Surah Takwir (81): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “He who studies it will be saved by Allah from being exposed to shame when his book of deeds will be laid open. He who wishes to look at me on the Day of Judgment should study it.” Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said: “He who studies Surah Abasa and this Surah, will be with Mercy and Grace of Allah in the eternal Heaven.”

Surah Infitar (82): Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said: “He who recites Surah Inshiqaq and this Surah and considers them present before his eyes in his obligatory and optional prayers, nothing will separate him from Allah (s.w.t.) and there will be no hindrance between him and Allah (s.w.t.). He will be in the continuous presence of Allah and Allah will be looking over him until all of the accounts he has with others, are settled.”

Surah Mutaffifin (83): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “Whoever recites this Surah, Allah will make him drink of the pure sealed drink.” Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said: “One who recites it in obligatory prayers, Allah will save him from Fire.”

Surah Inshiqaq (84): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “He who studies it Allah will make him safe from being given his record from behind his back (on the Day of Resurrection).” Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said: “He who recites this Surah and Surah Infitar and considers them present before his eyes in his obligatory and optional prayers, nothing will separate him from Allah. He will be in continuous presence of Allah and Allah will be looking over him until all of the accounts he has with others are settled.”

Surah Buruj (85): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “Allah will give the reward for the good deeds ten times the number of all the people gathered in the Friday prayers and all the people gathered  on the Day of Ara’fah (the 9^th day of Zillhajj), to the person who recites this Surah. Its recitation saves a man from fears.”

Surah Tariq (86): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “For the person who studies this Surah, Allah will reward this action ten times the number of stars in the sky.” Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Anyone who recites this Surah in obligatory prayers will have a high rank with Allah in the Hereafter and will be the prophet’s close friend and companion in Heaven

Surah A’la (87): The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said: “Allah will reward him, who recites this Surah, the number of words, ten folds, which were revealed to Ibrahim, Musa and Muhammad. One of the companions of Imam Ali (a.s.) prayed 20 nights behind him (a.s.) and every night the Imam (a.s.) recited Surah A’la.”

Note: The first article under this title was published on August 13, 2019 covering Surahs from 106 to 114

Source: Tafsir-e-Namouna (Urdu translation0 of the Glorious Qur’an by Ayatullah Nasir Makarem Shirazi

ISTIAZAH - SEEKING ALLAH (S.W.T.)'S PROTECTION AGAINST SHAITAN

 

Istiazah has received the maximum attention in the Glorious Qur’an and the traditions of the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) and his Pure Progeny, seeking Allah’s help to protect oneself against the maneuvering of Shaitan. Ayatullah Sayyid Abdul Husain Dasteghaib had discussed at length this topic in his thirty lectures.

The seeking of protection from Allah should be sincerely from the depths of our hearts which is manifested by reciting orally “audhu billahi min ash-shaitanir rajeem”. Allah (s.w.t.) highlights the importance of Istiazah in Sura an-Nahal Ayah 98, “So when you recite the Qur’an, seek refuge with Allah from the accursed Shaitan.” We can defend an enemy when we can see him but in case of Shaitan, he can see us, but we cannot see him. Ayah 27 of Surah al-A’raf describes this point as, “He (surely) sees you, he as well as his host, from whence you cannot see them; surely We have made the Shaitans to be the guardians of those who do not believe.” While reciting prayer, it is mandatory that after reciting the ‘Takbirat al-ihraam’ (Allaho Akbar) one should say ‘Istiazah’ in a low tone. Because Shaitan is the archenemy of mankind and had wowed to distract the man and he tries to stop a man from doing any virtuous deed. Hence, we should recite Istiazah before preparing for prayer (Namaz) like before performing ablution (wudhu) or before entering the mosque. Similarly, it is mandatory to recite Istiazah even while performing normal chores like going out of the house, eating, drinking, or wearing clothes.

Men always wish to have Presence of Allah (Qurbatan Ilallah) but Shaitan tries his best to prevent him from achieving this end and puts every hurdle and impediment. The one and only way of precluding this risk is to seek Allah’s protection. Allah has ordered His Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) in Surah al-Muminun Ayah 97 and 98, “And say: O my Lord! I seek Your protection from the evil suggestions of the Shaitans and I seek Your protection, my Lord, from their presence near me.” Similarly, in Surah al-Naas Allah says, “Say, ‘I seek the protection of the Lord of humans, Sovereign of humans, God of humans, from the evil of the sneaky tempter (Shaitan)…”

Therefore, when enemy is so powerful and strong, we should not be complacent and unmindful of him. A story will elaborate that what a person thought the whole life that he was worshiping the Creator but at the time of his demise from this world, he discovered that he was worshiping Shaitan. Ayatullah Ali al-Haeri narrated in “Muntakhab al-Tawareeq” that in a village in Isfahan, a young man was in the last throes of his life. A pious person was requested to say ‘Talqeen’. During the Talqeen when the sick person said” la ilaha illa Allah” to bear witness to the Unity of Allah, from the corner of the room a sound came, “My creature says the truth”. When the sick man said,” Ya Allah”. Then again, the same sound came from the corner of the room, “My creature I am here.” The pious person asked, “Who are you that calls?” The reply was, ‘I am the one whom this person had worshiped all his life-I am Shaitan” Yes! It is a fact this person worshiped Shaitan his entire life. His tongue spoke at Shaitan’s order. His eyes saw things in response to Shaitan’s wishes. His heart responded to Shaitan’s wishes. When throughout his life the person was at the call of Shaitan, then at the time of Talqeen whether he said ‘Ya Rabb’ or ‘ya Iblees’ his respondent can only be Shaitan! Simply oral repetition of ‘Istiazah’ will not help unless we understand this word and mold our actions as per Commandments of Allah (s.w.t.).

In the traditions of Ahlul-Bayt (a.s.), particular attention is drawn for ‘Istiazah’ in the following situations:

When a person is alone with a stranger from opposite gender (such as a man with a young woman), it is imperative that he seeks Allah’s protection from Shaitan because in such a situation Shaitan makes its utmost efforts to mislead.

Similarly, when a person is in frenzy of anger, his blood boils and Shaitan dominates him with full force and makes him commit any prohibited acts, even infidelity (kufr).

SURAH YA-SIN, THE HEART OF THE GLORIOUS QUR'AN

 

Surah Ya-Sin was revealed in Makkah. It is number 36 having 83 Ayahs. It may be divided in four parts: each dealing with a distinct aspect. The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Everything has a heart (center), and Ya-Sin is the heart of the Qur’an.” The Infallible Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Whoever recites Surah Ya-Sin on a day before sunsets, during the whole day he will be protected and sustained (affluently); and whoever recites it at night before sleeping, one thousand angels will be protecting him from any accursed Shaitan and any impediment.” It must be noted that reciting should follow pondering over the contents and practicing it as far as possible.

Initially, we are discussing ‘the Resurrection’ covering Ayah 77 to 83. Ayah 77 and 78 says, “Has not man seen that We created him of a sperm-drop? Yet behold! He is an open disputant. And he has struck for Us a similitude and forgotten his creation; he says: “Who shall quicken the bones when they are decayed?” Allah is reminding man’s status in creation from a drop, which over a period in the womb, passes through six stages: sperm, clot, lump of flesh, sense, and movement. After birth and development becoming an adult, he forgets his creation and became a disputant of his Creator. The Divine reply comes in Ayah 79 saying, “Say: ‘He will enliven them Who created them for the first time, and He knows all creation.” Resurrection needs two things: The Power of Allah in recreation, and His cognizance to the people’s needs. Even if the bones are scattered, it can be collected as a magnet collects pieces of iron in the dust! Allah mentions about His Power to gather the opposites like Arabian special trees called ‘Markh’ and ‘Afar’ when placed one over the other, a spark comes out which could be used for making fire. This was expressed in Ayah 80,” He Who had made for you fire from the green tree and behold! From it you kindle fire.”

After the first two parables of sperm and green tree, the next significant subject is the creation of heavens. Ayah 81 says, “Is not He, Who created the heavens and the earth, able to create the like of them? Yes, (He can!) And He is the Creator (Omnipotent), the Knower.”  It is a question for the vigilant consciences and alert wisdom to look at the splendid sky with all its wonderful planets and fixed stars and the numerous systems and galaxies. The One Who can create such extra-ordinary things, how is it possible that He will not be able to enliven the dead? The Glorious Qur’an emphasizes the two great Attributes of Allah (s.w.t.) viz. the Attributes of Creativity and His Infinite Knowledge.

Ayah 82 and 83 says, “His Command, when He intends anything, only to say to it ‘Be’, so it is. So, glory be to Him, in Whose hand is the domination of everything, and Unto Whom you shall be returned.” The phrase ‘kun’ (Be) is not a phrase that states by utterance, because neither has He utterance nor is He in need of expression but the purpose is His Will of Creation of something and the use of the word ‘kun’ (Be) is because there is no other shorter, smaller and quicker word than this. As soon as His intention comes to something, that thing comes into being. There are only two stages in the deeds of Allah: the stage of Will and the stage of Creation. The Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali said, “When He intends to create something He says ‘Be’ and there it is, but not through a voice that strikes the ears. His speech is an act of His Creation. His like never existed before this. If it had been created, it would have been the second god.”

The unconditional sovereignty and ownership of everything is in the hand of Allah (s.w.t.), the Omnipotent, and, giving life to the dead and quickening the rotten bones and their scattered dust will not bring any difficulty for Him, certainly all of us will return to Him, and the Resurrection is true.

Sources: Tafsir-e-Namouna, the Urdu translation of the Glorious Qur’an by Ayatullah Nasir Makarem Shirazi

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A PROPHET OF MERCY, THE NOBLE MESSENGER (S.A.W.A.S.)

 

Allah (s.w.t.) says in the Glorious Qur’an; Surah al-Anbiya Ayah 107, “We did not send you but as a mercy to all the nations.” Mercy is a Divine quality as stated in the “Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim” i.e. Begin with the Name of Allah, the Beneficent and Merciful.”

The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) was kind to everyone who met him. Anas bin Malik served him for some time, and he says, “He (s.a.w.a.s.) never swore at me, nor hit me or rebuke me.” Once, a Bedouin came and pulled his (s.a.w.a.s.) cloak so harshly that the rough cloak bruised his shoulder, he (s.a.w.a.s.) turned toward him and laughed and instead of showing displeasure, ordered a gift for him. In one of the battles, one of the companions urged him (s.a.w.a.s.) to invoke God against the Polytheists but he (s.a.w.a.s.) refused and said, “I have been sent as mercy and guidance and not to curse the people” He (s.a.w.a.s.) never struck a woman or servant or for that matter anyone except when he was fighting in the way of Allah. While leading a prayer, if he heard a child crying, he would haste to end the prayer so that the mother could attend to the crying child. He (s.a.w.a.s.) was not only kind to human beings but also to the animals. Once he (s.a.w.a.s.) saw that a she-camel that had been hobbling but it was still loaded, and it was evidently heavy for her. He (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Tell its owner to be prepared for a suit against him on morrow.” He (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “An animal has six rights over its master: He should provide food and drink when he stops, he should not strike without a good reason, he should not load beyond its capacity, should not make it walk beyond its ability, he should not sit over it for a prolong period while stationery.” Imam Ali (a.s.) said, “He (s.a.w.a.s.) was the most open handed and lenient with people. He would never send away a person who had asked him for something without giving him it or saying some kind words to him.” Anas bin Malik said, “If he (s.a.w.a.s.) missed any of his Muslim brethren for three days, he would ask about him. If he was out of town, he would pray for him and if he was ill, he would visit him.” Abu Saeed Khudri said, “The Apostle of God was extremely modest.” One of his characteristics was that he never frowned. If he heard someone saying something, which he disliked, he would not confront him about it but would say, “What is the matter with some people who do or say such things.”

Even when he was assaulted and exposed to hardships because of the ignorant people, he used to say, “Lord! I plead to you to guide my people, for they do not know.” He used to say, “No prophet has been harmed as much as I have been.”

After the Victory of Makkah, he (s.a.w.a.s.) did not go beyond forgiving and overlooking the harm done to him by the Makkans. He said, “What do you think I am going to do to you?” They said, “You will deal with us with kindness. You are gracious brother and the son of a gracious brother.” The Prophet said, “I will say to you just us my brother Prophet Yousuf said, “No harm upon you; go, for you are free.” Thus, he forgave all of them including the most bitter of his enemies such as Abu Sufyan and Hind. He forgave Wahshi, the killer of his uncle Hamza (a.s.).

The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “Those who show mercy will be shown mercy by the Merciful One on the Day of Resurrection.” Be to the orphans like a merciful father and know that whatever you sow so shall you reap.”” When anger raises its head dispel it with forgiveness.” “The virtue of us Ahlul Bayt is to forgive those who wrong us, and to give to those who withheld from us.”

Source: The Prophet Muhammad, a Mercy to the World by Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Sadiq al-Shirazi

THE INFALLABLE IMAM JA'FAR AS-SADIQ (A.S.)

 

The Infallible Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) was the 6^th Gem of the “Golden Chain” “Silsila az-Zahabiyyah”. He was born in Madinah on 17^th Rabi al-Awwal 83 A.H. He used to visit the grand school of his father Imam Muhammad al-Baqir a.s.). At the age of 11 years, he surprised the students by saying, “The earth was not flat, because the way sun rises in the East and sets in the West and day and night changes in 24 hours, it cannot be possible!”

 

Bani Umayyad’s evil kingdom came to an end and Abbasids raised slogan, “Right to rule is for the family of the Noble Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.)” but once they came to power, they were the worst enemy of the “Ahlul Bayt” Like Banu Umayyads, Banu Abbas also felt guilty that worldly power belonged to the Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.)’s Progeny. Hence, they tried every dirty trick to harass the Infallible Imams, who possessed every virtue and remained patient to their excesses.

 

Once, a pilgrim who was visiting the Prophet’s Mosque fell asleep. On waking up, he searched for his purse containing money but could not find it. There was only Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq in the mosque praying in one corner. He accused the Imam (a.s.) of having picked up the purse. He (a.s.) took the man to his house and paid him the amount he was missing. On return in the Mosque, the man searched his belongings thoroughly and found his missing money. He was ashamed of himself and wanted to return Imam’s money, but the Imam refused to take back as Ahlul Bayt only grants but never take it back.

His (a.s.) profound knowledge was famed across the Muslim world. Students came from distant places to quench their thirst of knowledge from the Imam (a.s.) who was the “Inheritor of the Gateway of Knowledge”. The number of students exceeded four thousand in his school in Madinah, which included Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik bin Anas, Ja’bir bin Haiyan etc. He used to teach mathematics, chemistry, medicine, astrology among other prevalent faculties. Influenced by his mentor, the Imam (a.s.), Jabir wrote about 400 treatises on the above subjects.

 

Imam Abu Hanifa remarked his disagreements with his teacher Imam Sadiq (a.s.) on three questions.

1.      The Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Good is from God and evil is from the man’s own deeds” whereas I say that man has no choice; good and evil both come from God.

2.      The Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, “In the Final Judgement, the devil will burn in the Fire” whereas I say that fire cannot burn devil as the same material cannot injure itself (devil was made from fire)

3.      The Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, “It is impossible to see God in this world or in the next world” whereas I say that anyone who has an existence may be seen, if not in this world then in the next world.

Shaikh Behlul, who was one of the companions of Imam Sadiq (a.s.) but pretended to be insane, picked up a clod of earth and threw at the head of Imam Abu Hanifa shouting at him saying, “All of your three points are refuted”. Imam Abu Hanifa complained of pain in his head, to the caliph who summoned Behlul and asked, “Why did you throw the clod of earth at Abu Hanifa? He replied, “I did not throw it” Abu Hanifa protested and said, “You did throw it.” Behlul replied, “You yourself have said that good and evil is from God and that man has no choice, so why you are blaming me? And you have also said that same material will not injure itself. The devil is made from fire and fire of Hell will not hurt him. Accordingly, you are made from earth, how the clod of earth could hurt you? You have also claimed that you cannot see God to prove His existence. Show me the pain you are complaining about that exists in your head. “Imam Abu Hanifa had no answer to that, and the complaint was dismissed. In the end he agreed with the sayings of Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.)

     

Imam as-Sadiq (a.s.) quoted the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) that the prayers of the following were unacceptable:

·        Persons, who wish ill for their parents.

·        Persons who lend money without any witness or written pledge.

·        Persons who sit idle at home and pray for sustenance.

·        Persons who are granted abundant wealth, waste it through abundant generosity.

Imam Sadiq (a.s.) said, “Our intercession will not be available to those who ignore the importance of Salaat.”

Source: Story of the Holy Ka’ba and its people by S.M.R. Shabbar 

THE SERMON OF THE NOBLE MESSENGER (S.A.W.A.S.) ON HAJJATAL WIDAA

 

The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) was returning from Makkah after performing the last pilgrimage (Hajj). At the crossroad of Ghadeer-e-Khumm, the Arch-angel Gabriel descended with the revelation, “O Apostle! Deliver what has been sent down to you from your Lord; and if you don’t do it, you have not delivered His message (at all); and Allah will protect you from the people.” (5:67)

He (s.a.w.a.s.) ordered Salman to arrange a pulpit of rocks and camel seats. It was extremely hot weather. He (s.a.w.a.s.) spoke for 3 hours in which he recited 100 Ayahs of the Glorious Qur’an and 73 times warned the people of their deeds and future. According to the Sunni traditionalists (selected portion), he said, “It seems that time approached when I shall be called away (by Allah) and I shall answer that call. I am leaving for you Two Precious things and if adhered both, you will never go astray after me. They are the Book of Allah and my Progeny, that is my Ahlul-Bayt. The two shall never separate from each other until they come to me on the Pool (of Paradise). He (s.a.w.a.s.) said three times, “I remind you, in the name of Allah, about my Ahlul-Bayt” Then he said, “Do I not have more right over the believers than what they have over themselves? People cried and answered, “Yes, O’ Messenger of God.” Then Prophet held up the hand of Ali and said: “Whoever I am his leader (Mawla), Ali is his leader (Mawla). O’ God, love those who love him, and be hostile to those who are hostile to him. (There are 27 references of the books)

Immediately after the Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) finished his speech, the following Ayah was revealed, “Today I have perfected your religion and completed My bounty upon you, and I was satisfied that Islam be your religion.” (5:3) (Mentioned in 9 Sunni books) There were over one hundred thousand companions who saw with their own eyes and heard with their ears.

Later, Harith bin Nauman al-Fahri came to Him (s.a.w.a.s.) and said, “You commanded us to testify that there was no deity but Allah and that you are the Messenger of Allah. We obeyed you. You ordered us to pray five times a day and we obeyed you. You ordered us to fast during the month of Ramadhan and we obeyed you. You ordered us perform pilgrimage to Makkah and we obeyed. You were not satisfied with all this and you raised your cousin by hand and imposed him upon us by saying ‘Ali is the Mawla of whom I am Mawla’. Is this imposition from Allah or from you?” The Noble Messenger (s.a.w.a.s.) said, “By Allah who is the only deity! This is from Allah, Mighty and the Glorious.” Hearing this he walked towards his she-camel saying, “O Allah if what Muhammad said is correct then fling on us a stone from the sky and subject us to severe pain and torture.” He had not reached his camel when Allah flung a stone at him at his head which penetrated through his body and left him dead. An Ayah was revealed forthwith saying, “A questioner questioned about the punishment to fall. For the disbelievers there is nothing to avert it, from Allah the Lord of Ascent. (70:1-3)

The poet-companion, Hassan ibn Thabit, immediately after his (s.a.w.a.s.) speech, sought permission to compose a poetry in honor of Imam Ali (a.s.) and on receiving the approval, he composed a poetry recording the event in detail.   

Statistics about the tradition (references about the names and the books available in the Source stated below):

110 companions reported the tradition. 28 Sunni traditionalists reported it. 19 traditionalists reported it as “Authentic”. Six Sunni traditionalists reported it.

Source: al-islam.org/A Shi’ite Encyclopedia, Ahlul-Bayt Islamic Library Project