Ayyam al-Akhirah

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   3. What is well known about this, but without an isnad   Some books, whose narrations are not supported by any chain, report some isolated narrations with several shortcomings that those who rebelled against ‘Uthman used to justify their rebellion. The lack of chain casts doubt on their authenticity, and perhaps they were issued by enemies of ‘Uthman radiya Llahu ‘anhu. Among these […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   The Instigators of the Fitnah and its Inception   1. The Instigators of the Fitnah The Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam prophesised the occurrence of the fitnah,[1] and his information was true and correct. + , – . 0 1 2 3 4 Nor does he speak from (his own) inclination. It is not but a revelation revealed.[2]   This information was […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Yawm al Dar (the Day of the House) and the killing of ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan   1. Description of the house The term Yawm al Dar (the Day of the House) refers to the period during which ‘Uthman radiya Llahu ‘anhu was besieged, beginning with the Egyptians’ return to Madinah and ending with his murder.[1] There are different opinions regarding the duration of […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   His Killing and His Killer   1. The manner of his killing The siege continued until Friday morning, 12 Dhu al Hijjah 35 AH.[1] At this time, ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan radiya Llahu ‘anhu was sitting in his house with a very large[2] number[3] of Companions radiya Llahu ‘anhum and others, seeking to defend him and protect him from the assault of the besiegers, […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Miscellaneous aspects of the Fitnah   1. What was reported from the Companions regarding the impact of ‘Uthman’s murder ‘Uthman radiya Llahu ‘anhu was martyred and attained Jannat due to the tribulation that befell him, just as the Prophet salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam had informed him and the Companions with him of the tribulation of his murder and some of the details […]