1. The Prophet of Muslims, on the day of Ghadeer called them in the
valley of Khum. They lent their ears to the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.). 2.
He asked: Who is your master and Prophet? None of them denied the truth
and replied clearly: 3. Our master is your God and you are our Prophet; and
so far you have not seen any disobedience from us. So, the Holy Prophet
(s.a.w.a.) said to Ali (a.s.): O Ali, arise. I am pleased that you are the Imam
and leader after me. 5. Of whomsoever I am the master, Ali is (also) his
master. It is obligatory for you to be his true followers. Then the Prophet
prayed: O Allah, love those, who love him and be inimical to those, who are
inimical to him.
Explanation of the couplets
This is the first poem, which was composed regarding this great report.
Hassan composed and recited these couplets in a gathering of a hundred thousand
or more Muslims. These people included orators and speakers from the Arab
tribes, famous poets and elders of Quraish and those, who were conversant with
the subtleties and qualities of discourse. Also, the most eloquent person from the
Arabs, the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), was present there.
The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) supported the points and meaning, which
Hassan bin Thabit understood from his statements, and which he mentioned in
form of poetry. So the Prophet approved and praised him in the following words:
“O Hassan, as long as you support us, Ahle Bayt (a.s.), you will be supported by Ruhul Quds.”1
The first book, in which this poem is narrated is Kitab Sulaym bin Qays Hilali.2
He was a companion of companions (Tabaie) and a reliable person; he was
accurate in recording traditions and is trusted by Shia and Sunni scholars. A large
number of Muslim scholars, whose number cannot be regarded as less, have
narrated this report on his authority.
Senior tradition scholars (Huffaz), who narrated them
1. Hafiz Abu Saad Kharkoshi (d. 406 A.H.) has quoted these lines in his book
of Sharaful Mustafa.
2. Hafiz Abu Nuaim Isfahani (d. 430 A.H.), in the book of Maa Nazala minal
Quran fee Ali3 has narrated its chain of narrators and its text.
3. Hafiz Abu Saeed Sajistani (d. 477 A.H.) has narrated in the book of AlWilayah, through correct authorities.
4. The greatest orator, Khatib Khwarizmi Makki (d. 568 A.H.) has narrated this
poem in the book of Maqtal Imam Husain (a.s.) and in the book of
Manaqib.4
5. Abul Fath Natanzi (d. 550 A.H. approx.) has narrated this poem in the book
of Al-Khasaisul Alawiya Alaa Sairul Bariyya.
6. Hafiz Jalaluddin Suyuti (d. 911 A.H.) has narrated these couplets in his
treatise: Al-Azdahar feema Uqdatush Shuara min al-Ash-aar from Az
Tadhkira of Shaykh Tajuddin Ibne Maktum Hanafi (d. 749 A.H.).
Some notable Shia scholars, who have narrated this couplet are as follows:
1. Shaykh Saduq (r.a.), Abu Ja’far Muhammad bin Babawayh Qummi (d. 381 A.H.).
2. Sharif Razi (r.a.) (d. 406 A.H.), author Nahjul Balagha.
3. Teacher of Islamic Ummah, Shaykh Mufeed (d. 413 A.H.).
4. Sharif Murtada Alamul Huda (d. 436 A.H.). He has this poem in his commentary on Baiyya Qasida of Sayyid Himyari.
5. Shaykhut Taifah, Abu Ja’far Tusi (d. 460 A.H.). He has narrated it in Talkhis Shafi.
6. Allamah Majlisi (d. 1111 A.H.).5