For the Last 13 Centuries, Nasibies are blaming Shias for being Killers
of Uthman (in name of fictious Story of Abdullah Ibn Saba which was
forged by Saif Ibn Umar Kadhab). It’s a CHALLANGE
to our opponents to show even a Single Authentic Tradition (whose chain
is free of Saif Ibn Umar) which shows that it were Sabaies/Shias who
killed Uthman. But there are tens of traditions (from different multiple
chains) in their own books, which show that Aisha played major role in
agitation and finally killing of Uthman.
But these people keep on following Saif Ibn Umar, and turning totally blind eyes towards the role of Aisha.
Aisha’s role during the life of Uthman
Many Sunni historian reported that Once Aisha went to Uthman and asked
for her share of inheritance of Prophet (after so many years passed from
the death of Prophet). Uthman refrained to give Aisha any money by
reminding her that she was one those who testified and encouraged
Abu-Bakr to refrain to pay the share of inheritance of Fatimah (AS). So
if Fatimah does not have any share of inheritance, then why should she?
Aisha became extremely angry at Uthman, and came out saying:
"Kill this old fool (Na'thal), for he is unbeliever."
References:
- History of Ibn Athir, v3, p206
- Lisan al-Arab, v14, p141
- al-Iqd al-Farid, v4, p290
- Sharh al-Nahj, by Ibn Abi al-Hadid, v16, pp 220-223
- Manaqib by Khawarzmi, page 117
- Tadkhirath al Khawwas page 38
- Asadul Ghaba Volume 3 page 14, "Dhikr Jamal"
- Al Istiab Volume 2 page 185
- Al Nahaya Volume 5 page 80
- Qamus page 500 "lughut Nathal" by Firozabadi
- Iqd al Fareed Volume 2 page 117 "Dhikr Jamal"
- Shaykh Mudheera page 163
Ibn
Atheer in Nahaya page 80 Volume 5 and Ibn Mansur in Lisan al Arab
Volume 11 Chapter "Lughuth Nathal" page 670 both record that:
"Nathal is one who has a long beard and Ayesha said kill this Nathal, by Nathal she was referring to ‘Uthman".
Note: Today Nasibies try to deny that Aisha ever called Uthman to
be a “NATHAL” (Old Fool). But in coming traditions, we will see that
many Sahaba were witness to this saying of Aisha, and they mentioned it
to Aisha (after the killing of Uthman) that it was she herself who used
to say Nathal to Uthman e.g.
- Ubayd bin Abi Salma (His tradition is coming just in next section)
- Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (His tradition is also coming just in next section)
So,
after these multiple references (in which this incident of Nathal has
been mentioned by different Sahaba at different Times in history),
Nasibies have no chance of denying this tradition.
Another Sunni historian, al-Baladhuri, writes:
"When situation in Madina
became very bad, then Uthman sent Marwan bin Hakam and Abdur Rahman to
Aisha to convince here that she stop inciting people against Uthman.
They came to Aisha when she was leaving for Hajj. They said: "We pray to
Allah that you stay in Madina and may Allah protect Uthman from you.
Aisha answered: ""I
have prepared my means of transportation and vowed to perform the
pilgrimage. By God, I shall not honor your request. Upon this Marwan
said: "You put the fire and you have to extinguish it now".
Upon that Aisha replied: You blame me for
all this, but I wish he (Uthman) was in one of my sacks so that I could
carry him. I would then through him into the sea."
Sunni reference:
- Ansab al-Ashraf, by al-Baladhuri, part 1, v4, p74-75
- Tabqat Ibn Sa'ad (Urdu Edition), Nafees Academy, volume 5, page 37
- History of Ibn Sahibah al-Umairi (died 262 Hijri), page 1172
Aisha
wanted that Uthman should be killed as soon as possible and her cousin
Talha become the next caliph. Sunni historian Tabari writes when Uthman
was besieged, Ibn Abbas came to Aisha before her journey to Mecca. Aisha
appealed Ibn Abbas to incite people against Uthman. Imam Tabari
recorded this conversation in his book:
While Ibn Abbas was setting out for Mecca, he found Aisha in
al-Sulsul (seven miles south of Medina). Aisha said: "O' Ibn Abbas, I
appeal to you by God, to abandon this man (Uthman) and sow doubt about
him among the people, for you have been given a sharp tongue. (By the
current siege over Uthman) people have shown their understanding, and
light is raised to guide them. I have seen Talha has taken the
possession of the keys to the public treasuries and storehouses. If he
becomes Caliph (after Uthman), he will follow the path of his parental cousin Abu-Bakr."
Ibn Abbas said: "O' Mother (of believers), if something happens to that
man (i.e., Uthman), people would seek asylum only with our companion
(namely, Ali)." Aisha replied: "Be quiet! I have no desire to defy or
quarrel with you."
Sunni reference:
History of al-Tabari, English version, v15, pp 238-239
When Hadhrath ‘Uthman was killed Ayesha who was making her way to Hajj announced that her camp be pitched, she then declared: “
I believe that ‘Uthman shall bring ill luck on the people
(Ummayads) just as Abu Sufyan brought ill luck on the people on the Day
of Badr”.
Sunni Reference: al Baladhuri, Ansab al Ashraf Volume 5 page 91
Sahaba had highlighted Ayesha’s shift in policy after the death of Uthman
