The last address of prophet Mohammad (pbuh) is controversial, please bring the athentic sources matching Quran prediction about Last Address, please help to remove the conflicts among all different muslims sects and show them the right path of (DEEN ISLAM).
**According my my knowledge: **
**ALLAMA SHIBLI’S **
“In the way, there was a place called Khum which is three miles apart from Johfa. Here was an oasis. In Arabic, an oasis is called ‘Ghadeer’ and hence, in ordinary traditions, this place is called as “Ghadeer-e-Khum”. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) collected all his companions in this place and delivered a brief sermon.
After praising and Glorifying the Lord he said
" 0 People I am a mortal. Possibly, God’s angel may come and I have to accept (his message i.e. death). I leave behind you two weighty things. First of them is the Book of Allah in which is guidance and light. Hold the Book of Allah firmly. Second is my Ahlul Bait, I remind you of Allah through my Ahlul Bait.“He repeated the last statement thrice This is a tradition from Sahih Muslim (in the chapter ofManaqeb H. Ali a.s.), Nisaai, Musnad-e- Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Tirmidhi, Tabarani, Haakim-e-Neshapouri etc. have some more sentences too in which the glorification of H. Ali (a.s.) are quite evident. In these traditions one sentence is quite common and that is :-Of whomsoever I am his Master, Ali is His Master. 0 Allah, help him who helps Ali and be his enemy who is Ali’s enemy”. Clear explanation in the traditions are not found as to what was the necessity for these statements. In Sahih-e-Bukhari, it is mentioned that Hazrat Ali (a.s.) was sent to Yemen during this time and on his return, participated in the Haj journey. There, in Yemen, he did something on his own authority which was not liked by some of his co-travellers One of them on returning, complained to the Holy Prophet about Ali (a.s.)'s action. The Holy Prophet replied that Ali (a.s.) had the right to do more than this. It’s not surprising that to dispel such doubts, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) uttered these statements. (Seeratun Nabi, Vol. 1)
Such a magnanimous event like Ghadeer-e-Khum has been signed off by Allama Shibli Nomani in just eleven sentences. This is a clear proof for his art in maintaining brevity in narrating an important historical event. Though, it must be said that this very mention of the Ghadeer incident is quite a compensation. What if he had denied the very occurence of the incident?
He writes : “Here, Prophet (s.a.w.) collected the sahaba (companions) and delivered a brief sermon”. Is this not a historical breach of trust? Because the sermon of Ghadeer was not a brief sermon but a lenghty and detailed sermon which was a perpetual source of divine light and guidance of which you all are well aware
As far as the sentences, which the calls as ‘Khutbah of Ghadeer’, are concerned, no learned Muslim worth his weight will call it a Khutbah and the attempt by Allama Shibli to deceive the common Muslims is quite manifest. For, in these few sentences, there is neither guidance nor fundamental laws of jurisprudence.
Apparently, its just an ordinary tradition or a will of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) to follow the Qur’an and treat his Able Bait (a.s.) well, after he was certain that his death was near. Also, he has plucked a distorted o’ft-repeated tradition of Saqlain from Sahih Muslim due to which the following of Qur’an can’t be put at par with the following ofAhlul-Bait (a.s.) And by emphasising on the difference between the “hold on tightly” (for Qur’an) and “Remember”, concepts for Ahlul Bait a.s.), he has tried to prove that the condition of holding on tightly is solely for Qur’an while for the Ahlul Bait only remembrance will suffice. Thereby, he had laid the foundation for the slogan “the Book of Allah is sufficient for us.”
We would like to question Allama Shibli, with folded hands, as to what is the use of concealing facts which have been narrated meticulously and in detail, by not one or two but hundreds of great Sunni scholars, narrators and traditionalists and that too with a certain sense of pride, in their invaluable writings and compilation and in the process, revealing the ugly faces of the enemies ofHazrat Ali (a.s.) whose hearts bare nothing but malice against the noble leader. Neither he nor the narrator of Sahih Muslim have succeeded in covering up the truth. Both of them attempted to disprove the tradition that the Qur’an and Ahlul Bait (a.s.) are equal but fortunately failed miserably.
And at quite a few intervals, he utilises his God - given gifts of intellect to ponder over the tradition in Sahih Muslim.
I leave behind you two most weighty things…” from the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) and gives his verdict of their being equal. When there is no third thing named along with these two, its quite logical and understandable that these two have to be of equal status and level. Thus, according to his own narrations and confessions, these two great things are of the same status and this statement is testified by none other than the great personality of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.). Perhaps, while narrating the tradition from Sahih Muslim, Allama Shibli Nomani may have been afraid of some unknown but expected criticism. Hence, he hastily added after narrating this tradition that in Nisaai, Musnad -e-Ahmad Ibn Hanbal, Tirmidhi, Tabaraani, Haakim, etc. some more sentences glorifying Hazrat Ali (a.s.) are to be found.
One more thing which is quite beyond comprehension and understanding is that why is he sticking only to the tradition from Sahih Muslim when according to his ownself other great scholars too, amongst which two are the authors of Sahihs and hence are on par with Muslim, have narrated this tradition and have quoted some more sentences glorifying Hazrat Alt (a.s.) while that of Muslim is incomplete and not conveying the entire message? An unprejudiced view will unhesitantly reach to this conclusion that to hide, reduce or distort important and significant events like Ghadeer and Mubahela, the matter of giving preference to Sahih Bukhari and Sahin Muslim came to the fore. For, it has to be mentioned with great grief that these two gentlemen possessed the art of concealing facts with uncanny ease and comfort. But what was the use? Facts, plain facts, could not be just wrapped up and put on the shelves. As a result, when Imam Haakim felt the pinch of the matter, he wrote in his book while narrating the incident of Ghadeer.
“This tradition is Sahih (correct) according to Muslim, even though both of them (Bukhari and Muslim) have not mentioned it.”
God knows as to what was the reasoning behind the two Imams, Bukhari and Muslim, concealing facts and that too being in vain because the above mentioned scholars have, by jottting down the actual details of the events, exposed the myth surrounding the authenticity of Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim and even Allama Shibli Nomani. For. it was the Allama’s duty, like an honest historian, to narrate other references along with the tradition from Sahih Muslim to give other scholars a chance to derive a conclusion from the entire episode. Possibly, such precaution have been taken in narrating the incident so as to prevent the increment in the glorification ofAmeerful Momeneen, Hazrat Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.). Or maybe, his narrow vision and limited foresight refrained him from referring to more reliable books of traditions. Therefore, while nar-rating a tradition from a Sahih, Sunan-e-Nisaai, on the hadees ofSaqlain in event of Ghadeer, he quotes the renowned Imam Nisaai : "Zaid Ibn Arqam (r.a.) relates that while returning from the last Hajj to Madina, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) paused at a place called Ghadeer which is between Mecca and Madina. That was the thirteenth day ofZilHajj. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) addressed the Muslims : “0 people I will be asked whether I have conveyed the divine message to you?” The entire crowd replied, equivically “We witness that you have conveyed the divine message and fulfilled the right of advice. And we witness that there is no God except Allah and you are His Truthful Messenger.” The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) said: "I witness upon your witness. "Then, again he (s.a.w.) said : "0 People, I am leaving (behind me) amongst you, two most weighty things. If you catch hold of them tightly, you will never be lead astray after me. They are the Book of Allah and my Progeny**.** The merciful divine messenger (Jibraeel) has informed me that they will never part from each other until they meet at the Kausar." Although, the equality in the status of the Holy Qur’an and the Ahle Bait had been proved in the tradition from Sahih Muslim, but because the words, ‘catch hold tightly’ for Qur’an and ‘remember’ for Ahle Bait had been used in it there would be a chance for an element of doubt to remain in those who possessed shaky faiths and unsound beliefs. And by doing so. Imam Muslim has attempted to take undue advantage in his inimitable yet unenviable style but one cannot hide a mountain with a veil. For, as far as Allama Shibli’s Faith is concerned, the lesser the words of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) glorifying-Hazrat Alt Ibn Abi Talib (a.s.) and the Ahle Bait are quoted, the better. Even though the tradition quoted by Imam Nisaai is quite rhetoric in declaring the equality of the Qur’an and the Ahle Bait not only in status but also obedience. Also, there is such a cohesive bond that they shall not seperate from each other till the Day of Judgement. Allhama Shibli, admits the great role of Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal in nurturing and moulding his writing potential yet when one goes through the latter’s works, he can easily find Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal quoting the above discussed tradition in exactly the same way as Imam Nisaai had done.
[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=2]Not only these traditions, but all others are unanimous in their opinion about the eqality in the status and obedience of the Qur’an and Ahle Bait (a.s.). But our criticism was only aimed at the treatment meted out Hadees-e-Saqlain by Allama Shibli. For, he himself confess to have purposefully omitted the important extra sentences which were found in other books of traditions except Sahih Muslim, and these have been later revealed by all the traditionalists, one after another. These most significant extra sentences are as follows :If you catch hold of both of them tightly you will never go astray after me."For indeed they shall never seperate from each other until and unless they meet me at the fountain, (of Kausar).“Surely Allah will definitely ask you as to how you treated the Book of Allah and my Ahle Bait.”
Allama Shibli has refrained from quoting these sentences because they leave no doubt whatsoever about the equality of the Holy Qur’an and the Ahle Bait from all aspects. Which means that as it is compulsory for us to obey each and every word of the Holy Qur’an, similarly, it is obligatory for us to follow exactly the actions of the progeny of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.).In order to conclude the essay, we would try to avoid the details because, dear readers, when Allama Shibli tried his level best to relate this incident as briefly as possible, how would he be able to bear its details? Ultimately, the Allama did not feel the necessity to refer to the Qur’anic verses or the various traditions when compared to his own rigid faith, teachings and conviction. Whether the divine origins are tampered with or the words of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w) are murdered in broad daylight.For him, nothing is worth mentioning or jotting down than his own ideas views. Despite the fact that accordiing to many great and re-nowned Sunni scholars, three Qur’anic verses were revealed on this all important occassion. Our only question to the broad-minded and un-prejudiced reader is; “Is it possible that the a great research scholar like Allama Shibli did not find even one of the sayings from amongst all these traditions related by great Sunni scholars?” No. But because Allama Shibli was a very intelliigent person, he realised that the incident of Ghadeer is the greatest obstacle for his book "Seeratun Nabi’. Therefore, reaching to this point, he became very cautious and wrote each word after exercising a great strain on his mind. Since, it was not possible for him to go into the details of this true and historical incident, he thought it to play very safe either by outright denial of the Qur’anic verses and the Prophetic traditions or by ignoring the incident altogather and putting the faith of the Muslims into a quandry of doubt. So, while conveniently trying to forget the divine verses and the words of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.), it would have still been better for him, had he burnt all his earlier research works and references to leave no marks whatsoever of the entire episode.
If he had not left any of his earlier researches and references none would’ve been able to bring them as evidences against his own writings. But till those references are available to the Islamic world, he will be at the receiving end of perpetual criticism for his insincere approach and no Muslim, possessing an ounce of belief and rationality will even have confidence in his partial jottings.
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The Ghadir event and its significance
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Seventy days before his demise, when Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH&HF)
More than 100,000 companions attended the Ghadeer Khum address.
It took place on the 18th of the Thul Hijja after the “bidding farewell” pilgrimage of the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam). The reason the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) made this address at this place was because Allah revealed this verse at Ghadeer Khum: “O Prophet, deliver what has been revealed to you from your Lord; and if you do not do it then you have not delivered His message; and Allah will protect you from the people”.
Therefore, the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) made these announcements: That he was leaving for Muslims two most precious things: ‘One is the Book of Allah; One end of which is in the hands of Allah and the other is in your hands. And the second valuable thing is my descendants’. ‘Allah has informed me that both of these things will never separate from each other till they reach me at the Fountain of Kauthar’.
Taking Ali’s hand and raising it he said, ‘Of whomsoever I am master (mawla), Ali is his master or mawla too’
The Prophet (sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) also said: ‘O Allah, be a friend of his who is a friend of Ali and treat him like a foe he who opposes Ali. Help them who help Ali and abandon them who go against Ali’.
And he said: ‘O my Lord, whichever way Ali turns orient the right in the same direction’
1 was returning to Medina after his last pilgrimage
to Mecca, he reached the pond of Khum Ghadir Khum
near Juhfa. It was the 18 of the month of Dhul-Hijja of
the year 10 AH (March 15, 632 AD). By this time, the
Prophet (PBUH&HF) had conveyed all of the divine
commandments to his nation except for the formal and
explicit public announcement of his divinely appointed
successors as the leaders, guardians, and guides for the
believers for all days to come.
By the order of Allah, the Prophet PBUH&HF) stopped at the
pond of Khum, gathered the crowd of pilgrims, and
delivered his last universal speech. In this sermon, he
presented his last religious instruction which finalized the
last divine religion and made Islam the perfect religion in
the sight of Allah. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (PBUH)the
fifth Imam and successor of the Prophet PBUH&HF) said:
refers to phrase “peace be upon him and
his family.”
2
“The last obligatory duty that Allah sent down was
- al-Walaya
*adherence to the guardian assigned by
Allah). Then, He sent down the verse: ‘Today, I
completed your religion…’1 once the Messenger
of Allah established it in Juhfa area.”This message was the most unique in the entire mission of
the Prophet (PBUH&HF) due to the revelation of Verse 67,
Chapter 5 of the Holy Quran before his speech. In this
revelation, Allah warned His Messenger that failing to
deliver this last message would nullify his entire mission.
This unprecedented warning proves that this last message
contained the most important religious commandment of
Allah for the Muslim nation.
Moreover, the contents of this last message were so crucial
to the faith that the Prophet (PBUH&HF) emphatically
required all those who directly or indirectly heard the
sermon of Ghadir Khum to convey it to people who were
not aware of its details, and parents to convey it to their
children for all generations to come. Hence, this sermon
addresses all Muslim generations of the world until the
Day of Judgement. This emphasis naturally implies that
the content of this message has a vital role in the future of
the Muslims, their spiritual health, and their felicity in the
Hereafter.
The main issue that the Prophet PBUH&HF) addressed in his
speech in Ghadir Khum was that Allah appointed Ali Ibn
Abi Talib Walithe master
Mawlathe leader Roman]), and the commander Amir of
all believing men and women, the deputy and the executor
of his affairs WasiRoman]), and his successor *Italic]Khalifa *His
sayings and commands should be preferred over the
opinions of all others in every matter. Obeying him is
obeying Allah, and disobeying him is disobeying Allah.
Whoever follows him (and his sayings) is a believer under
the guardianship of Allah, and whoever turns away from
him (or his sayings) is a disbeliever under the guardianship
of Satan.
Guardianship al-Walaya expresses a bilateral relation
between the guardian and the people. Observing al-Walaya
by people means adhering to the guardian and
acknowledging his authority by heart, tongue, and action.
On the other hand, the action of *al-Walaya *by the guardian
means offering protection from evil, spiritual assistance,
care, support, and guidance for his adherents. A divinely
appointed guardian guards his adherents from
misguidance, spiritual destruction, wrongdoing, and sin as
much as they adhere to him and his commands.
Establishing *al-Walaya *has been the ultimate goal of
religion and the fruit of the entire efforts of Prophet
Muhammad PBUH&HF) during his mission.
One who submits to Allah’s representative and adheres to
him has indeed acknowledged Allah’s authority and
guardianship and is a true monotheist in obeying Allah.
Acknowledging the guardianship of the leaders that Allah
appointed and submitting to them is the greatest pillar of
faith. It safeguards the followers from the wrath and
punishment of Allah. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir PBUH)
said:
“Islam is established by five things: prayer,
charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and al-Walaya
(adhering to the guardians authorized by Allah).
None (among them) was called for as
(emphatically as) *al-Walaya *was called for.
However, people accepted the first four and
abandoned al-Walaya
People who refused to submit to the leaders that Allah
appointed resemble the Satan who refused to submit to the
viceregent of Allah, Adam (PBUH)and consequently,
became an outcast and went under the curse of Allah
al-Kafi, vol. 2, p. 18, Hadith 3.
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