Asbagh bin Nubatah says: I went to meet the Chief of the
Martyrs, Imam Husain (a.s.) and said: “My lord and master, I want
to ask you about a confidential matter, in spite of the fact that I have
perfect faith in you and I know that you are owner of secrets.”
Before he could pose his query, Imam (a.s.) asked: “Asbagh, would
you like to hear the conversation of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) with
Abi Daun in Masjid Quba?”
“Yes,” I have the same intention. His Eminence said: “Arise.”
When I moved to stand up I found myself with the Prophet in
Masjid Quba. Imam (a.s.) smiled at me and said: “O Asbagh, the
wind was in control of Sulaiman bin Dawood (a.s.) and he covered
the distance of a month only in a day, but we are bestowed more than
what Sulaiman was given.”
I said: “Yes, by Allah, you are right O son of Allah’s Messenger
(s.a.w.a.).”
His Eminence said: “We are such that all knowledge of the
Book is with us. What is with us is not with anyone else, since we are
treasure trove of divine secrets and we are the progeny of Allah and
the heirs of Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.).”
I said: “Praise be to Allah for this bounty and grace of Almighty
Lord.” Then he smiled at me and said: “Enter.” I entered the Masjid.
I saw the Prophet seated near the prayer niche wrapped in his cloak;
and I saw Abi Daun holding the garment of Esar. I saw the Prophet glancing at him and saying: “You and your companion have
misbehaved with me [and my Ahle Bayt (a.s.)], curse of Allah and
my curse be on you.”
Manaqib Ibne Shahr Ashob
Isbaatul Wilayah (Part One) – Ayatullah AliNamazi Shahroodi (r.a.)