Distorting historical facts – Part 3www.seratonline.com
In
our previous treatise, we mentioned a few instances wherein historical
facts were distorted to suit the objectives of those who had usurped
the rights of the Ahle Bait (a.s.). Here we cite another example of
this evil trait.
The companions of the infallible Imams (a.s.) were akin to the
common people. But the underlying difference between them and the
others was the fact that the companions because of their unconditional
submission to the mastership of the successors of the Prophet of Islam
(s.a.w.a.), would submit completely to the Holy Quran and the Ahle Bait
(a.s.) and accustom themselves with the divine knowledge and customs.
These commoners were groomed under the infallible Imams (a.s.) in
religion and were fortunate to learn the customs and traditions and
would offer their services to the Imam (a.s.) of the time. Depending on
the time and situation, the Imam (a.s.) would also draw their attention
towards their mistakes and reform them.
History has reported few incidents in this regard and the benefit of
educating and nurturing saw the rise of few individuals who were a
source of pride and guiding lights for the Shias in history and an
exemplar for the believers.
Certain narrations, which were based on the teachings and training
of Imams (a.s.), have sadly been distorted by the naïve and avaricious
people.
These people were perpetually in the quest to narrate traditions,
which would tarnish the image of the close companions of the Imams
(a.s.). To that end, they deliberately ignored reports in which the
Imams (a.s.) had honoured and glorified them.
Pay close attention to the following passage:
“Since the Ahle Bait (a.s.) were loved and respected by the
Muslims, the enemies of Islam, the opportunists and usurers endeavoured
to show themselves attached to them in order to reach their personal
motive of gaining eminence and standing in the eyes of the people.
The Imams (a.s.) were well aware of this and they made it clear
that many of their followers aren’t longing for the satisfaction of
Allah but they are merely desirous of gaining self-respect and worldly
benefits.
For instance this squint-eyed (احؤل) man was a complete
fanatic. He would only narrate things which Imam Sadiq (a.s.) did not
approve of. Eventually, he was presented as a mindless fanatic.”
This write-up was an attempt to malign the image of ‘Noman The
Squint-eyed’, regarded as Momin-e-Taaq (r.a.) and was also one of the
greatest companions of Imam (a.s.). The author has apparently sourced
this article from the utterances of Imam (a.s.) and attempted to malign
the character of Momin-e-Taaq (r.a.).
The real motive behind this destructive work was that all those
reports which have been sourced from this companion and are now in our
hands have been the cause of humiliation for the enemies and opponents
of Shias.
Contrary to the views of the Ahle Sunnah, Shias don’t hold any
companion to be infallible. Rather they say that though the companions
were nurtured under the Imams (a.s.), but at times they were vulnerable
to committing errors. At this point, like a compassionate teacher, the
Imam (a.s.) would reform them after making them conscious of their
mistakes.
There is no connection between their being truthful and the
traditions narrated by Imam (a.s.). In history, such problems have
always been present and faced by every person. But, surprisingly, when
these problems are noticed in a companion of the infallible Imams
(a.s.), then the enemies of Ahle Bait (a.s.) remember him as an
‘opportunist’, ‘bigot’ and ‘usurer’.
Strangely, for the companions of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.s.), such
titles are never used. On the contrary, discussion on the justice of
the companions (which effectively implies the infallibility of the
companions) comes to the forefront.
We have discussed about the best of the companions such as Abu Jafar
Momin-e-Taaq (Noman the squint-eyed) (r.a.). He is such a great
companion that in order to defend the truth, he stood up against Abu
Hanifa (the leader of the Hanafis). History has recorded these facts.
Consequently, we bring to you historical evidence which have been quoted from
Imam Sadiq (a.s.) and has reached us.
Regarding the credibility and reliability of Momin-e-Taaq, Allama Hilli (r.a.)
writes:
ثِقَةٌ وَ كَانَ يُلَقَّبُ بِالْاَحْوَلِ وَالْمُخَالِفُوْنَ
يُلَقِّبُوْنَهُ بِشَيْطَانِ الطَّاقِ كَانَ كَثِيْرُالْعِلْمِ
حُسْنُالْخَاطِرِ
(Momin-e-Taaq) was reliable and was given the title ‘Ahwal’ (which
means squint-eyed) but enemies have given him the title of
Shaitan-e-Taaq. His knowledge was vast and his memory very strong.
Did you notice how the enemy is going against the decree of Quran
and naming a Muslim and a believer “Shaitan?” By doing so, they are
proving that they are the disciples of Shaitan.
2) Imam Jafar Sadiq (a.s.) says:
عَنْ اَبِىْ عَبْدِاللهِ (ع) اِنَّهُ قَالَ اَرْبَعَةَ اَحَبُّ
النَّاسِ اِلَيّ اَحْيَا ءً وَ اَمْوَاتًا بُرِيْدُ الْعِجْلِىْ
وَزُرَارَةَ وَ مُحَمَّدَبْنَ مُسْلِمٍ وَ الاَحْوَلِ
“From the dead and alive, I love four people Buraid al-Ajlee, Zuraarah,
Mohammad b. Muslim and Ahwal (Momin-e-Taaq).”
Rejal al-Kashee, page 240
Of course, the enemies were well aware of which of the followers and
companions of the infallible Imams (a.s.) were to be attacked because
‘the bigger the lie, easier the acceptance’. For that the enemies
targeted him from among the companions of Imam (a.s.) because he had
complete trust of Imam (a.s.) in him.
3) When Imam Sadiq (a.s.) heard the arguments of Momin-e-Taaq al-Ahwal (r.a.)
he said,
فَمَا تَرَكْتَ لَهُ مَخْرَجًا اَخَذْتَهُ مِنْ بَيْنِ يَدَيْهِ وَمِنْ خَلْفِه
You have surrounded him from all the four sides and there is no way for him to
escape.
Such instances like the debates of the beloved companions of Imam
Sadiq (a.s.), which brought the enemies to their knees, can be found in
the chronicles of the Ahle Bait (a.s.).
Take a look at how the unethical historians have tried to disfigure
the righteous and the best of companions of Imam (a.s.). See how this
trustworthy companion of Imam (a.s.), Abu Jafar Momin-e-Taaq (r.a.) is
remembered by history as a ‘bigot,’ ‘unjust’, ‘opportunist’ ‘usurer’
and an ‘enemy of the religion.’
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