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From Childhood to Martydom
The Lifelong Trials of Imam Ali (AS)

Explained by Shaykh Masoud Aali

Tonight, the heavens weep…

On this 19th night of Ramadhan, the sword of betrayal strikes the one who knew nothing but sacrifice, patience, and devotion. Ameer al-Mo’mineen (AS) spent his entire life in hardship... standing beside the Holy Prophet (S), enduring oppression, fighting injustice, and suffering wounds both seen and unseen. Yet, after all the pain, after all the betrayal, what were his final words?

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🏴 | (1/4): Exposing Ummayads: Martyrdom of Imam Ali (A)

Tonight, we enter the nights of the martyrdom of the best of mankind after his master, Prophet Muhammad (S), the one whom Allah honored the most—Imam Ali (A).

On the dawn of 19th Ramadan, 40 Hijri, Imam Ali (A) was struck down in brutal treachery by a tyrant. According to the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (S), “The most wretched of your time will be the one who kills you, O Ali, and dyes your beard with your own blood.”

Imam Ali (A) was martyred by the Kharijite Ibn Muljam, but behind him were other hidden figures whose identities can be uncovered through careful research. The assassination of Imam Ali (A) was not merely the act of a single extremist but was linked to a larger conspiracy involving individuals with deep political and ideological motivations.

According to Ibn Sa’d, Abd al-Rahman ibn Muljam belonged to the Murad tribe, which was allied with the Banu Jabbala of the Kindah tribe (the tribe of Ash’ath ibn Qays) [Tabaqat al-Kubra, vol. 3, p. 35]. Some have claimed that he witnessed the pre-Islamic era and converted to Islam during the time of Caliph Umar [Al-I’lam by Zarkali, vol. 3, p. 339; Al-Isabah, vol. 5, p. 85]. He participated in the conquest of Egypt and settled there [Tarikh al-Islam, vol. 2, p. 373].

When Amr ibn al-As was appointed as the governor of Egypt by the second caliph [Al-Isti’ab, vol. 3, p. 1187], he received a letter instructing him to allocate a vast piece of government land near the mosque for Ibn Muljam and to appoint him as a teacher of the Qur’an and jurisprudence in Egypt. Amr ibn al-As made Ibn Muljam one of his close associates [Al-Ansab, vol. 3, pp. 25-26]. Ibn Muljam had a mosque in Egypt [Same source] and frequently mingled with the Egyptian elites [Tarikh al-Islam, vol. 2, p. 373; Al-Ansab, vol. 3, pp. 25-26]. Some also claim that he was among the ascetics and worshippers of Egypt and had learned the Qur’an from Mu’adh ibn Jabal.

These reports indicate that Ibn Muljam was closely connected to the leaders of the hypocrite faction. Just as Ka’b al-Ahbar and Zayd ibn Thabit, both of Jewish background, were promoted as commentators of the Qur’an and jurists, Ibn Muljam was similarly introduced in Egypt as an exegete, a Qur’an teacher, and a jurist.

On the other hand, the favor he received from the second caliph is noteworthy. Ibn Muljam benefited from government lands and privileges granted by both the caliph and Amr ibn al-As. He had close ties with the Egyptian nobility, yet he was simultaneously portrayed as an ascetic and devout worshipper. It seems that this perception of Ibn Muljam’s piety was a subjective interpretation by some historians, who, upon recognizing his affiliation with the Kharijites—most of whom were known for their outward displays of piety—automatically attributed this quality to him as well. Otherwise, other reports depict him as a man of wealth and luxury, with his riches being directly linked to the rule of Amr ibn al-As.

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After the Kharijite sedition was suppressed, their ranks were scattered, and most of them were killed. However, some of them survived—some returned to Kufa, while others moved to different regions. Regarding the assassination of Amir al-Mu’minin (A), most historical sources narrate a story that Al-Tabari recorded, summarized as follows:

Musa ibn Uthman ibn Abd al-Rahman al-Masruqi narrates from Abd al-Rahman al-Harrani, who in turn narrates from Isma’il ibn Rashid: Three Kharijites gathered in Mecca and discussed the state of the people and the Kharijites. They decided to assassinate Imam Ali, Mu’awiya, and Amr ibn al-As on the same night to rid the people of their rule. Ibn Muljam al-Muradi took the task of killing Ali, Bark ibn Abdullah vowed to kill Mu’awiya, and Amr ibn Bakr pledged to kill Amr ibn al-As. They made a pact to carry out all three assassinations on the same night.

Ibn Muljam traveled to Kufa and kept his plans secret. During his time there, he became acquainted with a woman named Qatam and became infatuated with her. Qatam set her dowry as three thousand dirhams [Maqatil al-Talibiyyin, p. 46], a slave boy, a slave girl, and the assassination of Amir al-Mu’minin (A). She told Ibn Muljam that she would provide him with two accomplices for the murder of Ali (A). She introduced him to Wardan and Shabib, and together they conspired to assassinate Imam Ali (A) on the eve of Friday. As part of this plot, Ibn Muljam struck Imam Ali (A) on the head with his sword, leading to his martyrdom [Tarikh al-Tabari, vol. 5, pp. 143-145].

This account has been recorded in historical books with slight variations in details and wording. To understand the connection between Mu’awiya and Ibn Muljam, a deeper examination is required. Several key points in this regard deserve close attention.

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Signs of Muawiyah's role behind the curtain:

When Ibn Muljam arrived in Kufa with the intention of assassinating Imam Ali (A), he stayed there for a while, during which he might have reconsidered his objective. However, Amr ibn al-As—who had lived with Ibn Muljam for a long time and was well aware of his aristocratic tendencies, indulgence in desires, and weaknesses—devised a scheme to ensure Ibn Muljam remained steadfast in his mission.

A girl described as “one of the most beautiful women of her time” [Maqatil al-Talibiyyin, p. 46] deliberately passed by the spot where Ibn Muljam would sit daily, with an unveiled face. This was highly unusual, as in Kufa at that time, women would customarily cover their faces in public. Moreover, considering that she was allegedly from a strict Kharijite family—whose members were known for their rigid interpretations of faith and their belief that sin led to disbelief—it is implausible that she would appear unveiled before a stranger without a specific purpose.

Even more astonishing is the fact that this remarkably beautiful woman immediately accepted the marriage proposal of an unknown old man [Ibn Muljam had witnessed the pre-Islamic era. If we assume he was at least ten years old during that period, he would have been at least 63 years old at the time of Imam Ali’s (A) assassination—Al-A’lam al-Zirkili, vol. 3, p. 339; Al-Isaba, vol. 5, p. 85] and even dictated her own dowry requirements!

Another striking point is that after Ibn Muljam agreed to assassinate Imam Ali (A), Qatam introduced two men to assist him, as if they had been preselected for this mission. The moment Ibn Muljam proposed killing Imam Ali (A), these two immediately expressed their willingness to support him.

Furthermore, under the orders of Amr ibn al-As, Qatam arranged a drinking session for Ibn Muljam and his accomplices before the assassination. She ensured that Ibn Muljam indulged in debauchery in exchange for the 100,000 dirhams sent to her by Amr ibn al-As, reinforcing his resolve so that he would not waver in his mission. After their drunkenness subsided, Ibn Muljam was dressed in silk and sent off to assassinate Imam Ali (A). Ibn Shahr Ashub explicitly mentions this in his work [Manaqib Aal Abi Talib, vol. 3, p. 311]:

“She summoned Wardan ibn Majalid al-Tamimi and asked him to assist Ibn Muljam. Ibn Muljam also sought help from Shabib ibn Bajra, who agreed. Additionally, a man from the agents of Amr ibn al-As provided financial support with a writ for 100,000 dirhams, which was set as her dowry. She then prepared almond and walnut sweets for them and gave them ’Aqbra wine to drink. Shabib fell asleep, but Ibn Muljam engaged in intimacy with her. Later, she woke them up, tied silk bands around their chests, gave them their swords, and they lay in ambush for their target.” [Manaqib Aal Abi Talib, vol. 3, p. 311]

Considering all these factors, it is implausible that Ibn Muljam’s acquaintance with Qatam was coincidental. The evidence strongly suggests that Qatam, Wardan, and Shabib were all operatives assigned by Amr ibn al-As to solidify Ibn Muljam’s resolve. This is further substantiated by the fact that although Qatam set her dowry at 3,000 dirhams for Ibn Muljam, she ultimately received a 100,000 dirham reward from Amr ibn al-As [Manaqib Aal Abi Talib, vol. 3, p. 311].

This reveals that while Ibn Muljam, Qatam, and their associates outwardly identified as Kharijites, in reality, they were spies working for Mu’awiya, infiltrating Imam Ali’s (A) followers to sow discord and destabilization.

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