Hadith 149

is-azwj Pleasure in it, and the clear excuse to Him-azwj and to His-azwj creatures, along with goodly praise among the servants, and beautiful effects in the country, and completion of the bounties and Multiply the honours, and that He-azwj should End for me-asws and you with the happiness, and the martyrdom I-asws am wishing to Him-azwj. And the abundant greetings be upon His-azwj Rasool-saww and his-saww Progeny-asws, and submissive submission’’. [91]
(The book) ‘Al Fihrist of al Najashy’ – Ibn Nuh, from ali Bin Al Husayn Bin Sufyan, from Ali Bin Ahmad Bin Ali Bin Hatim, from Abbad Bin Yaqoub, from Amro Bin Sabit, from Jabir who said, ‘I heard Al Sabie mention that from Sa’sa who said, ‘When he-asws sent Malik Al-Ashtar to the people of Egypt, he-asws wrote to them: ‘From a servant of Allah-azwj Amir Al-Momineen-asws, to a number of Muslims. Greetings be unto you all! I-asws praise Allah-azwj to you Who, there is no god except He-azwj. As for after, I-asws am sending to you a servant from the servants of Allah-azwj. He neither sleeps in the days of fear, nor does he shy away from the enemies, watching out for the houses, neither hesitating in taking a step nor weakening in determination, being from the most intense servants of Allah-azwj of prowess, and their most honourable one in affiliations, more harmful upon the Kafirs than the burning fire, and remotest of the people from filth or shame, and he is Malik Bin Al-Haris, brother of (clan of) Muzhij. (He is) a strict sword, neither levying the taxes, nor being blunt of the blade, knowledgeable during the efforts, and calm during the war, with original views, and beautiful patience, so listen to him and obey his orders. If he orders you with the mobilising, then mobilise, and if he orders you to stay, then stay, for he will neither advance not attack except by my-asws orders. And I-asws have preferred you all with him over myself-asws for his advice to you all, and severity of his sharpness upon your enemies. May Allah-azwj Fortify you all with the piety, and Adorn you with the Forgiveness, and Harmonise us and you to what He-azwj Loves and is Pleased with. And the greetings be unto you all, and Mercy of Allah-azwj, and His-azwj Blessings’’. [92]
And it is reported that this is written by Al Saqafy in Kitab Al Gharaat, from Al Shaby, from Sa’sa, and in it, ‘Watching out the houses, and he shall prevail’. And in it: ‘And he is Malik Bin Al-Haris Al-Ashtar, a sharp sword, neither levying the taxes nor blunt of the blade, forbearing during the peace, calm during the war’ – up to his-asws words: ‘And I-asws have preferred you all with him over myself-asws as an adviser to you, and a severe of sharpness upon your enemies. May Allah-azwj Fortify you with the Guidance and Affirm you with the piety and Harmonise us’’. [93]
[1] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 680
[2] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 681
[3] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 682
[4] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 683
[5] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 684
[6] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 685
[7] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 686
[8] Bihar Al-Anwaar – V 33, The book of Fitna (Strife) And Ordeals, Ch 29 H 687
[9] Bihar Al-A