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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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Ash’ath, who was the leader of the hypocrites during Imam Ali’s (A) time and could be said to have had other hypocrites under his command, increased his hostility toward Imam Ali (A) after his hypocrisy was exposed.

In one instance, he even objected to the words of Imam Ali (A), to which the Imam gave him a decisive response. In retaliation, he threatened to kill Imam Ali (A) [Maqatil al-Talibiyyin, p. 48; Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol. 6, p. 117]. Following this threat and the rewards he had received from Mu’awiya for his services in the Battle of Siffin and arbitration, he sought to serve Mu’awiya further. Therefore, he followed through on his threat and laid the groundwork for the assassination of Imam Ali (A).

After Ibn Muljam arrived in Kufa, he settled in the house of Ash’ath [al-Buldan, p. 252], which serves as another indication of the collaboration and coordination between the hypocrites, Mu’awiya’s spies, and Amr ibn al-As. It shows that Ibn Muljam did not come to Kufa for the purpose of pledging allegiance to Imam Ali (A), but with a specific mission in mind. On the night of the assassination of Imam Ali (A), Ibn Muljam stayed with Ash’ath until morning, and upon Ash’ath’s command, he drew his sword. This is affirmed by Ibn Sa’d and others [Tabaqat al-Kubra, vol. 3, p. 36; Maqatil al-Talibiyyin, p. 47; Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol. 6, p. 117; Asad al-Ghaba, vol. 3, p. 617].

With these confirmed historical reports, Ash’ath’s role as a Jewish traitor becomes clear, and Mu’awiya’s involvement in the assassination of Imam Ali (A) is evident.

Mu’awiya’s Reward for Ibn Muljam

One piece of evidence linking Ibn Muljam to Mu’awiya is the reward Mu’awiya paid to keep Ibn Muljam’s name alive after the assassination of Imam Ali (A). Since Ibn Muljam was executed for his crime, Mu’awiya couldn’t directly reward him financially, but he paid a large sum to ensure Ibn Muljam’s legacy endured.

As Ibn Abi al-Hadid narrates, Mu’awiya paid 400,000 dirhams for Samura ibn Jundub to interpret the verse, “And of mankind is he who sells his soul in the pursuit of Allah’s pleasure” (Surah al-Baqarah, 207), which was revealed in the context of Imam Ali (A), to favor Ibn Muljam and harm Imam Ali (A). Furthermore, Mu’awiya paid to have the verse, “And of mankind is he whose speech pleases you in this worldly life, and he calls Allah to witness what is in his heart, yet he is the most contentious of men. And when he goes away, he strives throughout the land to spread corruption therein and destroy crops and animals. And Allah does not like corruption” (Surah al-Baqarah, 204-205), which was revealed in condemnation of Ibn Muljam, falsely attributed to Imam Ali (A) [Sharh Nahj al-Balagha, vol. 4, p. 73].

The significance of this reward becomes apparent when the value of each dirham at the time is considered.

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Ibn al-Muljam was a jew:

In some authentic reports, “Abdul Rahman ibn Muljam al-Muradi” is referred to as “Ibn al-Yahudiya” (son of a Jewish woman) and “Shibh al-Yahud” (similar to the Jews).

1. Imam Ali (A) immediately after being struck said that this cursed Jewish-born person killed him: “Qatalani ibn Muljam, qatalani al-l’een ibn al-yahudiya” – “Ibn Muljam killed me, the cursed one, the son of a Jewish woman” (Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 42, p. 281).

2. Imam Ali (A) when asked by Imam Hasan (A) who had attempted to kill him, responded: “Qatalani ibn al-yahudiya Abdul Rahman ibn Muljam al-Muradi” – “Ibn Muljam, the son of a Jewish woman, killed me” (Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 42, p. 283-284).

3. One narration states that when Ibn Muljam introduced himself to Imam Ali (A), the Imam said: “Rasul Allah (PBUH) informed me that my killer is someone similar to a Jew, and indeed, he (Ibn Muljam) is a Jew” (Ibn Asakir, Tarikh Dimashq, vol. 42, p. 554).

When Ibn Muljam and some members of his tribe came to pledge allegiance to Imam Ali (A), the Imam observed him closely and asked him several questions. Ibn Muljam swore to answer truthfully, and the Imam asked him:

“Did you used to solicit the young boys and insist on it, and when they saw you from a distance, did they say, ‘Here comes the son of the dog herder’?” Ibn Muljam replied, “Yes.”

Then the Imam asked,

“Did you ever pass by a man who, upon looking at you, harshly said to you, ‘You are more wretched than the killer of the camel of Thamud’?” Ibn Muljam responded, “Yes.”

The Imam continued,

“Did your mother ever tell you that she conceived you while she was menstruating?” Ibn Muljam hesitated, then said, “Yes.”

The Imam concluded,

“I heard the Messenger of Allah (S) say: ‘The one who will kill you is similar to a Jew, in fact, he is a Jew.’” (Al-Kamil Ibn ’Adi, vol. 3, p. 464; Tarikh Madinat Dimashq, vol. 42, p. 554).

According to another narration, after Imam Ali (A) saw Ibn Muljam for the first time and exposed his true lineage, he referred to him as the one who would kill him and identified him as a Jew based on the words of the Prophet (PBUH). (Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 42, p. 281).

In Bihar al-Anwar, Allama Majlisi narrates: When Ibn Muljam struck Imam Ali (A) on the forehead, the Imam cried out:

“I have been killed by Ibn Muljam, the cursed one, the son of the Jewish woman, by the Lord of the Kaaba.” (Bihar al-Anwar, vol. 42, p. 281).

These three reports indicate that Ibn Muljam’s mother was Jewish, and he grew up with her Jewish beliefs. There is no historical evidence that contradicts this, so it can be assumed that Ibn Muljam may have been a Jew before converting to Islam, similar to figures like Ka’b al-Ahbar during the reign of the second caliph. Additionally, Ibn Muljam’s close association with the hypocrite faction, considering the high regard Jews had among them, could further support the claim that he was Jewish.

It is also possible that these narrations point to the fact that Ibn Muljam killed Imam Ali (A) in alignment with the objectives of the Jews, as stated in the Quranic verse:

“O you who have believed, do not take the Jews and Christians as allies. Some of them are allies of others, and whoever is an ally to them among you – then indeed, he is one of them.”

(Surah al-Ma’idah, 5:51) (Dha’afa ’Aqili, vol. 3, p. 416; Tarikh Madinat Dimashq, vol. 42, p. 300).

This implies that Ibn Muljam, by following the orders of Mu’awiya (a known ally of the Jews), killed Imam Ali (A) in furtherance of Jewish objectives. Thus, he is depicted as similar to or even a Jew.

Today, we witness the alliance between the Umayyad (Saudi, Khaleeji, Turkish, Takfiri) factions and the Zionists and Jews. We should not be amazed by this; such an alliance has existed since the very first day.

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