Hazrat Zainab — Page 27
HADRAT ZAINAB 27 Prayer. Hadrat Zainab ra called out that she had taken Hadrat Abul-‘ As ra under her protection. After completing his prayer the Holy Prophet sa asked, “O people! Did you hear anything?” They replied saying, “Yes!” When the Holy Prophet sa came home Hadrat Zainab ra came to see him and said, “O Prophet of Allah! From the closer of relations Abul-‘ As ra is my first cousin and a more distant relation he is the father of my children. This is why I have extended protection to him. 8 Abul-‘ As ra was the leader of this caravan therefore please kindly return their possessions. ” The Holy Prophet sa addressed the people saying “You know Abul-‘ As ra is my relative. If you choose to favour him by returning his possessions it will make me happy. However, you have the authority to do as you wish. ” All the people agreed to return everything.