SALAM YA MAZLOOMEEN-E-KARBALA (SLWT)

she was among the 4 best women of the world and of Paradise, she was the mother of Sayeeda Fatimah Az-Zahra (s-a), the Mistress of all women of the world and of paradise and she was the grand mother of 11 of the Holy Imam (a-s).
The Marriage between Prophet Muhammad (saww) and Sayeeda Khadija (s-a) was divinely decreed by ALLAH (swt), their union was not of an usual meeting of two people. As we all know, the Seal of the Prophets (a-s); Prophet Muhammad was the first human created of a special light, ALLAH (swt) created him uniquely and his life on earth was to an event of great mercy and compassion for all mankind and all the 12 terrestrial leaders, who were created in a similar method would come from his progeny. We can surely understand that Khadija (s-a) had a very important role in the future of Islam. For ALLAH (swt) chose her to be the wife of the Master of the Prophets; Prophet Muhammad (saww). And in their union they would be gifted with the blessing of their daughter Sayeeda Fatimah Az-Zahra (s-a) for who the Prophet said: “As for my daughter Fatimah, she is the mistress of all women”. (Bihar Al-Anwar vol.10).
Khadija (s-a) was a woman of wealth and upon embracing Islam she would give all her wealth and her support to Islam. It was by her support that Islam survived through the blockade, which made her an essential part of the survival of Islam; this made her an indispensable maker of Islamic History.
Sayeeda Khadija (s-a) was of a pure heart, she was a perfect example of Qalb Saleem. She was free of jealousy and envy. Her generosity and kindness was enormous, she gave all her material goods, all her time, all her efforts to the Path of ALLAH (swt). Sayeeda Khadija (s-a) was a glowing example in all the possible ways of a true Mu’mina.
As the Great Mercy and Compassion of ALLAH (swt) was always on his beloved Messenger Muhammad (saww) and his most loving wife Sayeeda Khadija (s-a), ALLAH (swt) would fill their lives with the ‘Beacon of Light’ Fatimah Az-Zahra (s-a), the Mistress of all women of the world and of paradise. This Miracle would come about when the Holy Prophet (saww) would be commanded by ALLAH (swt) to leave Khadija (s-a) for a certain period of time, during this time he (saww) would fill his days and nights with deep worship, fasting and prayers, ALLAH (swt) would send Angel Jibreel (a-s) and Mikael (a-s) down with heavenly food to break the Prophet’s (saww) fast and order him to rush to Khadija’s (s-a) house. That’s when this great Miracle happened. This is narrated in many Sunni books as well.
Therefore we understand that Sayeeda Khadija’s (s-a) life was not an ordinary life, she was one of the important keys at the start of Islam and until the end of time, not only because of all her great contributions and efforts to the Path of ALLAH (swt), but also because she is the great mother of Imam Hasan and Imam Hussayn (a-s) and the 9 Imams (a-s) from the progeny of Imam Hussayn (a-s) and her light along with the great light of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) are shinning in the heart of our current Imam; Imam Al-Hujjah Al-Mahdi (a-s) (Allahumma ‘ajjil farajahu-sh- sharif).
The year 619 would be remembered as the year of sadness, after Abu Sufian and his gang of cold hearted haters of truth, put an economic blockade on the Bani Hasheem and forced out to the dessert, both the loving wife of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saww) and the first woman to embrace Islam. Khadija (s-a) and Abu Talib would stay firm in their faith and support the Prophet (saww). After 3 years of living in the most harsh conditions the blockade was lifted, however, the suffering took its toll on the benefactress of Islam; Sayeeda Khadija (s-a), she became ill and departed this transient world, but a few days after the death of Abu Talib the one who was the protector of Prophet Muhammad (saww) since childhood. These events would be of extreme sadness for Prophet Muhammad (saww), Sayeeda Fatimah Az-Zahra (s-a) and Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (a-s).
Both Abu Talib and Sayeeda Khadija (s-a) are perfect examples for all what true sacrifice and effort in the Path of ALLAH (swt) is. Ayatullah Shaykh Ja’far Subhani reports in his book the Message: ‘The pressure and hardships suffered by them assumed unprecedented dimensions. The heart-rending cries of the children of Bani-Hashim reached the ears of the stone hearted people of Macca, but had no effect on them. The severity of the action of Quraysh in implementing their covenant did not diminish the patience and the fortitude of the Holy Prophet of Islam (saww) and the Muslims. Eventually the piteous clamouring of the infants and the children, and the tragic condition of the Muslims aroused the sentiments of some persons’ (Ref: The Message p. 262-263. Ayatullah Shaykh Ja’far Subhani)
The above narration, without a doubt, reminds us all of the master of Martyrs Imam Hussayn (a-s) and his ‘the Great Sacrifice’ in the path of ALLAH (swt) in Karbala, when he (a-s), his family, his companions and his supporters were forced into the dessert lands of Karbala, the treacherous and cursed Ibn Sa’d would have all access to water cut off to all who were with Imam Hussayn (a-s). The hunger and thirst became unbearable for the woman, children and infants. Their cries, wailing and weeping shook the earth just imagine that day, bodies of the true believers dead on the dessert ground, the heartless army of Shaïtins attacking the Holy Imam (a-s) and his supporters, like hungry wolves. These terrible beasts watched Imam Hussayn (a-s) and his followers, their wives and sisters; their children and their babies’ dying of hunger and thirst as they gulped down water and would continuously attack all on the field. This very small group of true believers and lovers of ALLAH (swt); who defended Tawheed and the holy Qur’an against a ferocious army of 33,000 gutless killers.

When the Holy Imam (a-s) stood alone among the dead bodies of his companions, his brothers, the sons of his brothers and his sons, surrounded by the enemy forces, he entered the tent one last time to find his baby son dying of thirst, this he could not bare, he picked up his baby Ali-e-Asghar and brought him to the front line, held him up high in hopes of getting water for his baby. Imam Hussayn (a-s) said: “O’People! If you think that I am guilty of any crime or sin, this baby has done nothing to anyone, he has not had milk or water for 3 days; please can you spare just a few drops of water. If you suspect me of anything I can leave him here and you can return him to his mother with his thirst quenched”. It is narrated that many of the soldiers began to weep and cursed their commanders, Ibn Sa’d fearing a revolt, ordered a heartless murdering thug by the name of Hurmula, who shot a 3 prong arrow into the neck of the infant, Ali-e-Asghar looked at his father, smiled and stopped breathing forever. Imam Hussayn (a-s) smeared his face with the blood of his baby. Imam Hussayn (a-s) could not take his dead baby son back to his mother, who was waiting anxiously at the door of her tent, so he buried him there in the burning sand of Karbala.

This was a narrative on some people who gave their all for Islam; they gave absolutely all they had in order to be closer and nearer to ALLAH (swt). On this night we remember the great Muslim Abu Talib (a-s), we remember the mother of the believers Sayeeda Khadija (s-a) and as we do every day of our lives we remember Imam Hussayn (a-s). As-Salam Alayka ya Aba Abdi’llah, As-Salam Alayka ya bna Rasuli’llah, As-Salam Alaykum wa Ramatullah wa Barakatuh.
Brother Ali Ja’afary.