Then Sayyedah Fatemah (s.a.) turned towards the Ansar and said, "O group of valorous men ! The Aides of nation ! And the helpers of Islam ! What is this slackness with regards to me and you behold the oppression upon me and lie down in slumber. Then did not my father say that the rights of a father for his children should be considered ? How soon have you changed tracks, when you possess the strength to defend my rights and are capable of supporting me regarding my claim. Do you then say that Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) has passed away and there remains no responsibility upon us ? Then his loss is great and the crack that has appeared is grave and the separation is immense. And unity has shattered, and the earth is engulfed in darkness due to his concealment, and the sun and the moon are in eclipse, and the stars have scattered away. And hopes have broken, mountains have crumbled, the family of the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) have been lost and their sanctity has been dishonoured after his (s.a.w.s.) death. And that, by Allah(s.w.t.), is a great calamity and a grand adversity, while this calamity is uncomparable and there is no other great calamity than the death of the Prophet (s.a.w.s.). This (the death of the Prophet) had already been informed to you by the Book of Allah, may He be glorified.[210] You were reading the Qur'an day and night, in a loud voice, lamentingly, in a normal tone and in a pleasant voice. And what has happened to Allah's Prophets (a.s.) and Apostles (a.s.) previously, the command isdecisive and destiny enjoined. And Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) is not but an Apostle, (other) Apostles (a.s.) have already passed away prior to him, therefore if he dies or be slain, will you turn upon your heels ? And he who turns upon his heels will by no means do harm to Allah in the least, and shortly will reward the grateful ones".[211]Beware ! I have said
what I wanted to say, even though I know that you shall not assist me, while this slackness of yours to assist us has become a part of your heart (has become your practice). But all this complaint is the result of the grief of the heart and internal rage, and (I know that) it is of no use, but I have said this to manifest my internal sorrow and complete my proof upon you. Thus usurp it (Fadak), and fasten it firmly, for it is weak and feeble, while its shame and disgrace shall always remain upon you. The sign of the rage of theSupreme Allah (s.w.t.) has been cast upon it, and it shall be an everlasting disgrace upon you, and it shall lead you to the fire of Allah (s.w.t.), that will engulf the heart. Thus Allah (s.w.t.) sees whatever you do, And soon shall know those who deal unjustly, what an (evil) turning they
[210] Refer the Qur'anic Verses, "And Muhammad (s.a.w.s.) is not but an Apostle, (other) Apostles (a.s.) have already passed away prior to him, therefore if he dies or be slain, will you turn upon your heels"? (Surah Ale Imran : 144 )
[211] Holy Qur'an, Surah Ale Imran : 144
shall be turned into.[212] I am the daughter of the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) who was sent to warn you against the severe wrath of Allah (s.w.t.), Act (you) whatever you can, and verily we (too) do act, and wait ye, and verily we too do wait”. [213]
[212]Holy Qur'an, Surah al Shu’ara : 227
[213] Holy Qur'an, Surah al Hood : 121-122