Fulfill Your Promise, No Matter What
“There is no religious commitment
for the one who does not keep his promise.”—Ahmad
After the battle of Naharwan, the
troops of Amir’ul-Muminin {R} took Shimr as captive.
One day Imam Husayn {R} passed by
the prison and Shimr said:
“O son of Allah’s Messenger! Take pity on me
and request your father to release me. I cannot bear the hardships of this
captivity anymore.”
The Imam at once came to Ali {R} and
began to petition him for the release of Shimr.
Amir’ul-Muminin {R} became very
angry and said:
“Son, you don’t know who that fellow is. He is
your killer.
One day, he would slaughter you in a
condition of three days’ hunger and thirst.”
Fulfill Your Promise, No Matter What
Imam Husayn {R} said:
“All
this is correct, but I have promised him.
Do not let me be embarrassed before him.”
Hearing this, Amir’ul-Muminin {R} ordered
his release.
Al-Husayn {R} went the extra-mile to
keep his word, despite the fact that Shimr would later take his life; which he
did exactly as prophesied. Subhanallah!
Now how far will you and I go to
keeping our word?
May AllahSWT grant us understanding.
Aameen.
PS: Reference: Morals and Manners of
the Household of the Prophet {S}.
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