For the Last 13 Centuries, Nasibies are blaming Shias for being Killers of Uthman (in name of fictious Story of Abdullah Ibn Saba which was forged by Saif Ibn Umar Kadhab). It’s a CHALLANGE to our opponents to show even a Single Authentic Tradition (whose chain is free of Saif Ibn Umar) which shows that it were Sabaies/Shias who killed Uthman. But there are tens of traditions (from different multiple chains) in their own books, which show that Aisha played major role in agitation and finally killing of Uthman.
But these people keep on following Saif Ibn Umar, and turning totally blind eyes towards the role of Aisha.
Aisha’s role during the life of Uthman
Many Sunni historian reported that Once Aisha went to Uthman and asked for her share of inheritance of Prophet (after so many years passed from the death of Prophet). Uthman refrained to give Aisha any money by reminding her that she was one those who testified and encouraged Abu-Bakr to refrain to pay the share of inheritance of Fatimah (AS). So if Fatimah does not have any share of inheritance, then why should she? Aisha became extremely angry at Uthman, and came out saying:
"Kill this old fool (Na'thal), for he is unbeliever."
References:
- History of Ibn Athir, v3, p206
- Lisan al-Arab, v14, p141
- al-Iqd al-Farid, v4, p290
- Sharh al-Nahj, by Ibn Abi al-Hadid, v16, pp 220-223
- Manaqib by Khawarzmi, page 117
- Tadkhirath al Khawwas page 38
- Asadul Ghaba Volume 3 page 14, "Dhikr Jamal"
- Al Istiab Volume 2 page 185
- Al Nahaya Volume 5 page 80
- Qamus page 500 "lughut Nathal" by Firozabadi
- Iqd al Fareed Volume 2 page 117 "Dhikr Jamal"
- Shaykh Mudheera page 163
"Nathal is one who has a long beard and Ayesha said kill this Nathal, by Nathal she was referring to ‘Uthman".
Note: Today Nasibies try to deny that Aisha ever called Uthman to be a “NATHAL” (Old Fool). But in coming traditions, we will see that many Sahaba were witness to this saying of Aisha, and they mentioned it to Aisha (after the killing of Uthman) that it was she herself who used to say Nathal to Uthman e.g.
- Ubayd bin Abi Salma (His tradition is coming just in next section)
- Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (His tradition is also coming just in next section)
Another Sunni historian, al-Baladhuri, writes:
"When situation in Madina became very bad, then Uthman sent Marwan bin Hakam and Abdur Rahman to Aisha to convince here that she stop inciting people against Uthman.
They came to Aisha when she was leaving for Hajj. They said: "We pray to Allah that you stay in Madina and may Allah protect Uthman from you.
Aisha answered: ""I have prepared my means of transportation and vowed to perform the pilgrimage. By God, I shall not honor your request. Upon this Marwan said: "You put the fire and you have to extinguish it now".
Upon that Aisha replied: You blame me for all this, but I wish he (Uthman) was in one of my sacks so that I could carry him. I would then through him into the sea."
Sunni reference:
- Ansab al-Ashraf, by al-Baladhuri, part 1, v4, p74-75
- Tabqat Ibn Sa'ad (Urdu Edition), Nafees Academy, volume 5, page 37
- History of Ibn Sahibah al-Umairi (died 262 Hijri), page 1172
