The Commentary of Al-Qasidah — Page 76
76 The commentary of al-Qa si dah cruelty to her husband. She would plead for their lives. The result was that this innocent believing woman, who was witnessing cruelties against her husband and son, was stripped and given such horrible treatment that it is shameful for me to describe it. Finally, as a result of this extreme punishment she gave up her life. ( Saw a ne h ‘Umr i Hadrat Muhammad sa Sahib B a n i -e-Isl a m, Shardhiay Park a sh Dev J i , p. 37–38, Publisher Nar a ’in Datt Sehgal and Sons, Lahore, 10 th edition) Under a well planned scheme, atrocities were committed against the believers for thirteen years. The Promised Messiah as has written: The faithful of God and the best of human beings were cut into pieces by the swords of those vicious animals with great cruelty, and the orphans, the helpless and poor women were slaughtered in the streets. Even then the clear commandment from All a h was that they should not fight against this evil. These true believers did exactly the same. Their streets turned red with their blood but they did not retaliate. They were slaughtered like animals but they did not utter a word. The holy and sacred Prophet of God, upon whom the blessings are sent from the Heavens and the Earth, was barraged by rocks and his blood was shed, but as a mountain of truth and determination, he endured all of these torments with an open and loving heart. The mischief of the opponents continually grew worse because of the patience and humility of the believers. They looked upon this pure group of people as their prey. Then God became furious at the mischievous oppressors for He did not want cruelty and mischief to exceed the limits and came to the