Assalaam Alaikum brothers and sisters,
It is with a heavy heart that we discuss this topic. A topic very tragic and painful to lovers of the ahlulbayt (A.S), or for that matter, for any normal human being that has the fear of Allah SWT and the fear of akhira.
Hujr ibn Adi:
Hujr ibn 'Adi al-Kindi (died 660 CE) was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He was sentenced to death by the Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah for his unwavering support and praise for Ali, the fourth Rashidun Caliph of Islam and the first Imam of the Shias.
An Ahle Sunnat scholar, Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi in his book Caliphs and Kings mentions highly of this companion of Rasool Allah (PBUH&HF). Hujr, his son Humaam ibn Hajar, and some other companions are buried in Adra, in the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus. On May 2, 2013, some extremists attacked the mossoleum and had the audacity to exhume his remains. The body was taken to an unknown location and burried.
This act and any such acts is beyond doubt beyond not only religous bounds, but also beyond humanity. Every human, regardless of religion or race, has the right to be burried! Such acts in the name of Islam are only done to defame the religion and show inhumane actions to the world in the name of religion. What these individuals forget is that there is but ONE Supreme existence that has created all of us, who can destroy all of us as well. What these individuals may think as an amusing act or an act showing bravery, is infact an act of cowardice! They disrespect not only religion, but also Allah SWT. They forget the curse of Allah SWT can destroy their entire nation or tribe.
To make it worse, as if this disrespect was not enough, on March 26, 2014, the mosoleum of Ammar bin Yassir and Uwais al Qarni were attacked as well. These were planned attacks with several attempts prior to this.
Ammar bin Yassir:
He was one of the most loyal, humble, pious and brave companions of the Prophet Muhammad & Imam Ali, and he occupies a position of the highest prominence in Islam after his conversion. He is also credited as the first Muslim to build a mosque in Islam.
His mother was Sumayyah bint Khayyat and his father was Yasir ibn Amir. Yasir and Sumayyah were pagan converts to Islam who were tortured and crucified in the last year before the Hijra . ʻAmmār and his family were repeatedly tortured by Meccan polytheists.
In relation to Ammar ibn Yassir, the Holy Prophet (SAW) has stated:
‘Ammar is with truth and truth is with Ammar. Truth is always with him’
After living a life of torture, where both his parents were tortured and killed, this companion deserved the utmost respect for being a loyal follower of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH&HF). Unfortunately the extremists did not even respect his position in Islam and managed to bomb and attack his shrine.
Uwais al Qarni:
He was a philosopher from Yemen. He lived during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad, but never met Prophet Muhammad personally.
The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said in relation to Uwais al-Qarani:
"The sweet smell of Paradise is coming from the direction of Qaran. Uwais al-Qarani, I am eager to see you! Let anyone who meets him, convey my regards to him''
He fought in the battle of Siffeen with Imam Ali (A.S) against Muawiyah I.
Now after hearing such high remarks from the Prophet (PBUH&HF) one can only conclude that these gentlemen were regarded very highly by the Prophet and his family (PBUH&HF). Despite that, the extremists have the audacity to carry out such coward attacks in the name of Islam?
How do they call themselves "MUSLIM" extremists? The religion of Islam will disown such persons. As Allah SWT clearly states regarding cowards in Surah Hashr (Surah 59) in the Quran:
May Allah SWT guide us all and keep all muslimeen in His protection!
Lanatullahe Alaa Qaum e zalimeen....
Zehra
Interesting Links about the companions mentioned above:
Hajr ibn Adi (speech by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani)
Ammar bin Yassir (Speech by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani)
Malik al Ashtar and Uwais al Qarani (speech by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani)
It is with a heavy heart that we discuss this topic. A topic very tragic and painful to lovers of the ahlulbayt (A.S), or for that matter, for any normal human being that has the fear of Allah SWT and the fear of akhira.
Hujr ibn Adi:
Hujr ibn 'Adi al-Kindi (died 660 CE) was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad. He was sentenced to death by the Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah for his unwavering support and praise for Ali, the fourth Rashidun Caliph of Islam and the first Imam of the Shias.
An Ahle Sunnat scholar, Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi in his book Caliphs and Kings mentions highly of this companion of Rasool Allah (PBUH&HF). Hujr, his son Humaam ibn Hajar, and some other companions are buried in Adra, in the outskirts of the Syrian capital Damascus. On May 2, 2013, some extremists attacked the mossoleum and had the audacity to exhume his remains. The body was taken to an unknown location and burried.
This act and any such acts is beyond doubt beyond not only religous bounds, but also beyond humanity. Every human, regardless of religion or race, has the right to be burried! Such acts in the name of Islam are only done to defame the religion and show inhumane actions to the world in the name of religion. What these individuals forget is that there is but ONE Supreme existence that has created all of us, who can destroy all of us as well. What these individuals may think as an amusing act or an act showing bravery, is infact an act of cowardice! They disrespect not only religion, but also Allah SWT. They forget the curse of Allah SWT can destroy their entire nation or tribe.
To make it worse, as if this disrespect was not enough, on March 26, 2014, the mosoleum of Ammar bin Yassir and Uwais al Qarni were attacked as well. These were planned attacks with several attempts prior to this.
Ammar bin Yassir:
He was one of the most loyal, humble, pious and brave companions of the Prophet Muhammad & Imam Ali, and he occupies a position of the highest prominence in Islam after his conversion. He is also credited as the first Muslim to build a mosque in Islam.
His mother was Sumayyah bint Khayyat and his father was Yasir ibn Amir. Yasir and Sumayyah were pagan converts to Islam who were tortured and crucified in the last year before the Hijra . ʻAmmār and his family were repeatedly tortured by Meccan polytheists.
In relation to Ammar ibn Yassir, the Holy Prophet (SAW) has stated:
‘Ammar is with truth and truth is with Ammar. Truth is always with him’
After living a life of torture, where both his parents were tortured and killed, this companion deserved the utmost respect for being a loyal follower of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH&HF). Unfortunately the extremists did not even respect his position in Islam and managed to bomb and attack his shrine.
Uwais al Qarni:
He was a philosopher from Yemen. He lived during the lifetime of Prophet Muhammad, but never met Prophet Muhammad personally.
The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said in relation to Uwais al-Qarani:
"The sweet smell of Paradise is coming from the direction of Qaran. Uwais al-Qarani, I am eager to see you! Let anyone who meets him, convey my regards to him''
He fought in the battle of Siffeen with Imam Ali (A.S) against Muawiyah I.
Now after hearing such high remarks from the Prophet (PBUH&HF) one can only conclude that these gentlemen were regarded very highly by the Prophet and his family (PBUH&HF). Despite that, the extremists have the audacity to carry out such coward attacks in the name of Islam?
How do they call themselves "MUSLIM" extremists? The religion of Islam will disown such persons. As Allah SWT clearly states regarding cowards in Surah Hashr (Surah 59) in the Quran:
59:11Hast thou not observed those who are hypocrites, (how) they tell their brethren who disbelieve among the People of the Scripture: If ye are driven out, we surely will go out with you, and we will never obey anyone against you, and if ye are attacked we verily will help you. And Allah beareth witness that they verily are liars.
(For) indeed if they are driven out they go not out with them, and indeed if they are attacked they help them not, and indeed if they had helped them they would have turned and fled, and then they would not have been victorious.
59:13Ye are more awful as a fear in their bosoms than Allah. That is because they are a folk who understand not.
May Allah SWT guide us all and keep all muslimeen in His protection!
Lanatullahe Alaa Qaum e zalimeen....
Zehra
Interesting Links about the companions mentioned above:
Hajr ibn Adi (speech by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani)
Ammar bin Yassir (Speech by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani)
Malik al Ashtar and Uwais al Qarani (speech by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani)
