Black Wednesday – 8^th  Shawwal of 1345 A.H

Allah The Almighty promises to those who oppose the Holy Prophet in respect of his Ahlul-Bayt (as) when He(swt) said;

“Whoever opposes the Prophet after the guidance has been made manifest unto him and follows a path other than the path of true believers, We will turn him towards that unto which he himself has turned and We will expose him to Hell and a bad journey it will be.” (Surah Nisa 4:115)

Let us take some time today to ponder over the false & malicious ideologies behind the destruction of the Holy Shrines at Jannatul Baqi where the Infallibles like Janabe Fatema Zahra(s.a), Imam Hasan (a.s), Imam Sajjad (a.s), Imam Mohammed Baqir(a.s), Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s) and many of our Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a)’s relatives and companions are buried…..

The Saudi Wahhabi rulers who became what they are along the road from Saqifah had showed their most cruel face with the demolition of the mausoleums in Jannatul-Baqi. This far fetched-pre-planned conspiracy of Saudi Wahhabis took place on 8^th of Shawwal, Wednesday, in the year 1345 A.H (April 21, 1925) under the rulership of the tyrant King Ibn Saud (l.a). A brief theory on such can be read as follows;

THE ORIGINS OF AL-BAQI

Literally “AL-BAQI” means a garden of trees. It is also known as Jannat-al-Baqi- due to its sanctity, since in it are buried the infallibles from the Holy Household (as) . The first companion of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a)buried in Al-Baqi was Uthman b. Madhoon who died on the 3^rd of Shaba’n in the 3^rd year of Hijrah. The Prophet (s.a.w.a)ordered certain trees to be felled, and its midst, he buried his dear companion, placing two stones over the grave.

In the following years, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a)’s son Ibrahim, who died in infancy and over whom the Prophet (s.a.w.a) wept bitterly, was also buried in Al-Baqi. The people of Medina then began to use that site for the burial of their own dead, because the Prophet (s.a.w.a)used to greet those who were buried in Al-Baqi, by saying;

“Peace be upon you, O abode of the faithful! God willing, we should join you. O’ Allah, forgive the fellows of Al-Baqi.” The site of the burial ground at Al-Baqi was gradually extended. Nearly seven thousand companions of Holy Prophet and not to forget the Infallibles from the Holy Household (as) were also buried at Jannat-al-Baqi.

THE FIRST DESTRUCTION OF AL-BAQI:

Needless to say, the Wahhabis believe that visiting the graves and the shrines of Holy of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), Masoomeen (a.s) is (naudhobillah) a form of

idolatory and totally un-islamic Or shirk. People who oppose their belief were killed and their properties were confiscated. Perhaps even to this day, no Muslim who disagreed with their false self claimed ideologies are spared. From 1205 A.H to 1217 A.H, the Wahhabis made several attempts to gain foothold in Hijaz, but failed. Finally in 1217 A.H, they somehow emerged victorious in Taif where they spilled the innocent blood of Muslims. In 1218 A.H., they entered Makkah and destroyed all sacred places and domes including the one which served as a canopy over the well of ZamZam.

In 1221 (1806 A.D), the Wahhabis entered Medina to desecrate AL-BAQI as well as every mosque they came across. Most astonishing, yet true, an attempt was also made to demolish the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)’s tomb, but for one reason or another the idea was abandoned. In subsequent years, the Muslims from Iraq, Syria and Egypt were refused entering into Makkah for Hajj. King Al-Saud(l.a) set a pre-condition that those who wished to perform the pilgrimage would have to accept Wahhabism or else be branched as Non-Muslim, thereby becoming inelligible for an entry into the Haram (Holy Precincts). Al-Baqi was razed to the ground, with no sign of any grave or tomb, whatsoever, But the Saudi Wahhabis were still not quite satisfied with doing all of that. Their king ordered the three African attendants at the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) ’s shrine to show him where the treasure of valuable gifts were stored. The Wahhabis plundered the treasure for their own use.

Thousands of Muslims fled Makkah and Medina in a bid to save their lives and escape from the mounting pressure and persecution at the hands of the Wahhabis. Muslims from all over the world denounce Saudi savagery and exhorted the Caliphate of the Ottoman Empire to save the sacred shrines from total destruction. Then as it is known, Mohammed Ali Basha attacked Hijaz and with support of local tribes, managed to restore law and order in Makkah and Medina dislodging the Al-Saud clansmen. The entire muslim world celebrated this victory with great fanfare and rejoice. In Cairo, the celebrations continued for five days. No Doubt the joy was due to the fact that pilgrims were once again allowed freely to go for Hajj and the sacred shrines were once again restored……

In 1818 A.D. the Ottamon Caliph Abdul Majid and his successors, Caliphs Abdul Hamid and Mohammed carried out the reconstruction of all the sacred places, restoring the Islamic heritage at all important sites. In 1848 and 1860 A.D, further renovations were made at the expense of nearly seven hundred thousand pounds, most of which came from the donations collected at the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)’s tomb.

THE SECOND PLUNDER BY THE WAHHABIS:

The Ottoman Empire had added to the splendor of Medina and Makkah by building religious structures of great beauty and architectural value. It became as a small beautiful city resembling Istanbul with white walls, golden slender minarets and green fields.

In 1924 A.D. the Wahhabis once again entered Hijaz and carried out another merciless plunder and massacre. People were brutally killed, houses were grounded, women and children too were not spared. Awn bin Hashim (Sharif of Makkah) writes:

“Before me, a valley appeared to have been paved with the corpses, dried blood staining everywhere all around. There was hardly a tree which didn’t have one or two dead bodies near its roots.”

In 1925 A.D Medina was surrendered to the Wahhabis on slaught. All Islamic Heritage, the sacred Holy Shrines of Janabe Fatema Zahra (s.a), Imam Hasan-Al-Mujtaba (a.s), Imam Sajjad (s.a), Imam Mohammad Baqir(a.s), Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s) were completely destroyed. The only shrine that remained intact was that of the Holy Prophet ((s.a.w.a)).

Ibn Jabhan(L.A) said; “ We know that the tomb standing on the Prophet (s.a.w.a.) ’s grave is against our principles and to have this grave in mosque is an abominable sin.”

Tombs of Janabe Hamza (a.s) and other martyrs were demolished at Uhud. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)’s mosque was bombarded. On protest by Muslims, assurance were given by Al – Saud (l.a) that it will be restored but the promised was never fulfilled, till date. A promise was given that Hijaz will have an Islamic Mutinational government which was also abandoned.

In 1925 A.D. Jannat al-Mu’alla, the sacred cemetery at Makkah was destroyed along with the house where the Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a)was born. Since then this day is a day of mourning for all Muslims.

It is not strange that the Wahhabis find it offensive to have the tombs, shrines and other places of importance preserved, while the remains of their Saudi Kings are being guarded at the expense of Millions of Dollars ?

PROTEST BY MUSLIMS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE:

In 1926, shocked Muslims held protest gatherings all over the world. To name a few, countries like Iran, Iraq, Egypt, Indonesia & Turkey strongly condemned the barbaric acts of Saudi Wahhabis. Many scholars wrote tracts & books to make the global Muslims aware about the happenings in Hijaz and the conspiracy plotted by the Jews against Islam, under the guise of Tawheed. The idea was to eradicate the Islamic legacy and heritage and to systematically remove all its vestiges so that in the days to come, Muslims will have no affiliations with their religious history. Finally, Resolutions were passed and a statement outlining the crimes perpetrated by Wahhabis was issued which included the following:

·   The destruction of desecration of the Holy places i.e the birth place of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) , the graves of Banu-Hashim in Makkah and in Jannatul u l Baqi (Medina)

·   The refusal of the Wahhabis to allow Muslims to make recitation, perform ziyarah or weep at those graves.

·   The destruction of the places of worship i.e Masjid-e-Janabe Hamza, Masjid-e-Janabe Abu Rasheed in addition to the Holy shrines of Aimma (a.s) and the other Relatives and companions of Holy Prophets.

·   Interference in the performance of Hajj rituals.

·   Forcing the Muslims to follow Wahhabi innovations and to abandon their own ways according to the guidance of the Aimma(a.s) one follows.

·   The massacre of Shias in Taif, Medina, Asha & Qatif.

A PARTIAL LIST OF THE DEMOLISHED GRAVES AND SHRINES APART FROM

JANNAT AL-BAQI:

^Ø  Al-Mualla graveyard in Makkah including,

^Ø  The grave of Sayyida Khadija-tul-Kubra bint Khuwalid(s.a)- the wife of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)

^Ø   The grave of Amina bint Wahab(s.a) - mother of the Holy Prophet ((s.a.w.a)).

^Ø  The grave of Janabe Abu Talib (a.s)- uncle of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a)and the father of Imam Ali (a.s)

^Ø  The grave of Janabe Abdul Muttalib(a.s) - grandfather of the Holy Prophet ((s.a.w.a))

^Ø   The grave of Janabe Hamza(r.a) - uncle of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)

^Ø   The graves of the other martyrs of Uhud.

^Ø   The grave Bibi Hawwa (Eve) at Jeddah - the mother of all mankind.

^Ø  The grave of Abdullah ibn Muttalib(a.s) - the father of the Holy Prophet ((s.a.w.a)), in Medina.

^Ø   The House of Sorrow (Bayt al Ahzan) of Sayyeda Fatema Zahra(s.a) in Medina.

^Ø   The Janabe Salman Al-Farsi(r.a) Mosque in Medina.

^Ø   The Raj’at As-Shams mosque in Medina

^Ø  The House of the Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a)in Medina where He(lived) after migrating from Makkah.

^Ø   The complex (mohalla) of Banu Hashim in Medina.

^Ø  The House of Imam Ali (a.s) where Imam Hasan (a.s) & Imam Hussain (a.s) were born.

^Ø   The house of Janabe Hamza (r.a), uncle of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)

THE TRUTH NOT SO HIDDEN BETWEEN THE LINES:

The Saudi apartheid and crimes are not brought to the notice of the World because Saudi Arabia is friendly with those who control news circulation. Saudi Arabia is also the great Milk Cow for United states of America, as per the US media. She (Saudi Arabia) is also a big financial rescuer of western economies. So then, why should anyone be allowed to hear anything about the rottenness of the Saudi?

CONCLUSION:

It is not possible for the Ummah (nation) of Islam to expect anything good from anyone who rejects the Ahlul Bayt (as) , because the Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a)said;

”Allah is my Master and I am the master of the believers and I am worthier in their eyes than their ownselves. Whoever has me as his master has Ali as his master.”

It therefore means the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a)is not the Master of anyone who does not accept the Leadership of Imam Ali (a.s) and the other 11 Imams from the Ahlul-Bayt (as) . Rejecting the 12 Holy Imams amounts to be the rejection of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) !

Now, the only alternative is to wait till Allah (S.W.T) brings about His decision. We do hope this will come soon. When the 12^th Imam of the Ahlul bayt (A.S), I mean the Mahdi

– the firmly established successor, the Divinely trained for right guidance – reappears from ghaibat to defeat the oppressors, tyrant rulers and so on.

On this day of mourning, let us mourn and pray for the early re-appearance of Imam-e-Zamana (atfs) and for the safety of all they Holy Shrines and sacred places of Ahlul Bayt (as) across the globe…….