Once Upon A Time When The Ulamah Took Themselves Seriously.
Assalaamu wa alay wa rahmatullaah wa barakath,
Many events in the history of Muslims indicate that the Muslim scholars changed the course of history by their influence and guidance of the ruling classes of Islam. Lets look at some of the incidents.
1. Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik and Imam Hazrat Raja Bin Haiwah.
During the Umayyads, Sulaiman bin Abdul Malik (may Allah have mercy on him) wanted to make his son, the heir apparent, but, Imam Hazrat Raja Bin Haiwah (may Allah have mercy on him) advised him to appoint Hazrath Umar Bin Abdul Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) (the God fearing nephew and son in law of Sulaiman Bin Abdul Malik) as his successor. Sulaiman agreed to his proposal.
2. Hajjaj Bin Yousuf and Imam Yahya Bin Yamar.
The name of Hajjaj Bin Yousuf is notorious for tyranny and high handedness. Once the name of Hazrath Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him) was mentioned in his presence to which he retorted: “He was not included in the progeny of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).” Perchance the scholar of Islam, Imam Yahya Bin Yamar was present in that meeting, he at once spoke out:
“You are telling a lie, O Hajjaj!”
Hajjaj said: “Prove your assumption from the Holy Quran or else I shall get you assassinated!”
Hazrath Yahya Bin Yamar recited this verse:
Another event involving Hazrath Yahya Bin Yamar took place. Once Hajjaj asked him:
Hazrath Yahya gave a very eloquent reply. He said:
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