Mola Ali shadat: Hakim 4590

Muslims revere Ali ibn Abi Talib (علی ابن ابی طالب علیہ السلام), the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), for his unwavering faith and courage. Today, we delve into a powerful hadith (saying) that sheds light on Ali’s remarkable character in the face of adversity.

The Hadith: A Testament to Strength

The narration comes from Abu Sufyan ad-Dawli, who visits Ali after he sustains a wound. Witnessing Ali’s injury, Abu Sufyan expresses his concern. Ali’s response, however, is one of remarkable composure and trust in Allah’s plan.

Text in Urdu:

ابوسنان الدولي کا بیان ہے کہ جب حضرت علی علیہ الصلوٰۃ والسلام زخمی تھے تو یہ ان کی عیادت کے لئے گئے (ابوستان کہتے ہیں ) میں نے عرض کی : اے امیر المومنین! آپ کی اس زخمی حالت پر ہمیں تو بہت تشویش ہو رہی ہے۔ حضرت علی علیہ الصلوٰۃ والسلام نے فرمایا: لیکن خدا کی قسم ! مجھے اپنے اوپر کوئی تشویش نہیں ہے کیونکہ صادق و مصدوق رسول اللہ صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم نے مجھے بتا دیا تھا کہ تمہیں اس مقام پر زخم آئیں گے ( یہ کہتے ہوئے حضرت علی علیہ الصلوٰۃ والسلام نے اپنی کنپٹیوں کی جانب اشارہ کیا ) پھر وہاں سے خون بہے گا حتی کہ تیری داڑھی رنگین ہو جائے گی ۔ اور مجھے شہید کرنے والہ اس امت کا سب سے بڑا بد بخت ہو گا جیسا کہ اونٹنی کی کونچیں کاٹنے والا قوم ثمود کا سب سے بڑا بد بخت تھا۔

Here is the translation in English:

Abu Sufyan ad-Dawli reported: Ali was wounded, and I went to visit him. I said, “O Commander of the faithful, we are grieved by your wound!” Ali said, “By God, I am not grieved by it, for the truthful and trustworthy Messenger of God (ﷺ) informed me that I would be wounded in this spot” – and he pointed to his forehead – “and that blood would flow from it until it dyed my beard red. The one who martyred me from this nation will be the most wretched one of it, just as the one who hamstrung the she-camel was the most wretched one of the Thamud.”

Lessons for Our Lives

This hadith offers valuable lessons for Muslims and everyone navigating life’s challenges:

• Resilience in the Face of Difficulty: We can cultivate inner strength and trust in a higher power to overcome hardships.
• Acceptance of Destiny: While we strive for our goals, it’s important to find peace with what is ultimately out of our control.
• Importance of Righteous Conduct: The hadith highlights the severe consequences of harming the righteous.

Ali ibn Abi Talib: A Role Model for All

Ali’s unwavering faith and acceptance of Allah’s will serve as a beacon of inspiration. This hadith reminds us of the importance of courage, resilience, and trusting in a divine plan, even in the face of adversity.