(Note: Whether son’s witness would be accepted or not – this issue is a bit contradictory. Hazrat Ali R was on its favor, however the Judge was not. As the Judge is the authority of legal affairs, thus his opinion had to be accepted)
As a result, the verdict was against the Highly dignified ruler – the Jew would possess the shield!
Hazrat Ali R’s impression? Very simple. He walked out normally, accepting all the Judge has said and showing due respect toward Allah Ta’la’s Ruling.
The reaction of the Jew? Very astonishing for him, however should not for the Muslims! The Jew embraced Islam and returned the shield to Hazrat Ali R. Hazrat Ali R gifted it to the new Muslim. The new Muslim participated in the Battle of Siffin and Martyred.
Our Noble Predecessors were like that! People in large numbers and most of the people indeed converted to Islam only by the exposure of their great virtues. Today we lack a modest character and the noble virtues which attract people. Instead, most of us possess the character of personalities which are opposite to our Rasul Sallallahu Alayihiwa Sallam and the Sahabas (R)! How can we expect progress and development on these opposite paths…..?
May Allah Ta’la save us…..may we be aware and make a pledge to lead a piety life!
