Faire face à Abu Lahab

418. Muhammad ibn Yahya has narrated from Ahmad ibn Muhammad ibn ‘Isa from Ibn abu ‘Umayr and Ali ibn Ibrahim has narrated from his father from Ibn Abi ‘Umayr from a;-Husayn ibn Abu Hamzah who has narrated the following: “Abu ‘Abd Allah(as) has said that when Quraysh decided to murder the Holy Prophet SWWA they said, ‘How do we deal with Abu Lahab?’ ‘Umm Jamil said, ‘I will keep him occupied and ask him to remain with me until morning.’ When it was morning, the pagans prepared themselves against the Holy Prophet SWWA. Abu Lahab and his woman woke up and they were drinking. Abu Talib AS called Ali AS, and said, ‘Son, go to your uncle Abu Lahab and ask him to open the door; if he responds then go inside his home: but if he does not respond, then force the door to break it. Go inside and say to him, “My father says to you,’If a man’s uncle is his eye (master) among the people he is not humiliated.'’ He said that ‘Amir al-Mu’minin, Ali, AS, went and found the door locked. He then forced the door, broke it and went inside. When Abu Lahab saw him he asked, ‘What has happened to you, O son of my brother?’ He responded with what his father said,’If a man’s uncle is his master (eye) among the people he is not humiliated.’ He said,’Your father has spoken the truth. What is happening, O son of my brother?’ He replied, ‘The son of your brother is being killed but you are eating and drinking.’ He then jumped and took his sword but ‘Umm Jamil held him back. He raised his hand and slapped her face, which made her eye pop out. She later died blind. Abu Lahab went out with his sword. When Quraysh saw him, they found anger on his face. They asked, ‘What is the matter with you, O Abu Lahab?’ He said, “I pledged allegiance with you against the son of my brother and you want to kill him! I swear by al-Lat and al-’Uzza; I am thinking of becoming Muslim then you will see what I will do.’ They apologized and he returned,’”

Quand Quraysh a voulu tuer le Prophète (que la prière d'Allah et Son salut soient sur lui), ils ont dit: "Comment pouvons-nous nous débarrasser de lui avec Abu Lahab à notre tête?" Alors, Umm Jamil a dit: "Je vais m'occuper de lui. Je lui dirai que je préfère que tu restes à la maison aujourd'hui." Le jour suivant, alors que les polythéistes se préparaient à attaquer le Prophète (que la prière d'Allah et Son salut soient sur lui), Abu Lahab et sa femme étaient assis à boire. Abu Talib appela Ali (que la paix soit sur lui) et lui dit: "Ô mon fils, va chez ton oncle Abu Lahab, salue-le, et s'il te laisse entrer, entre, sinon force la porte et entre. Quand tu seras à l'intérieur, dis-lui que ton père dit: Si un homme a l'œil sur son neveu parmi les gens, il n'est pas inférieur." Ali (que la paix soit sur lui) se rendit chez Abu Lahab, trouva la porte fermée, la força, entra et confronta Abu Lahab. Quand Abu Lahab le vit, il demanda: "Que se passe-t-il, ô fils de mon frère?" Ali répondit: "Mon père te dit: Si un homme a l'œil sur son neveu parmi les gens, il n'est pas inférieur." Abu Lahab lui demanda: "Qu'est-ce que cela signifie, ô fils de mon frère?" Ali répondit: "Tu veux tuer ton neveu alors que tu manges et bois." Abu Lahab se mit en colère, prit son épée, frappa le visage d'Umm Jamil si fort qu'il lui creva un œil. Elle mourut nue. Abu Lahab sortit avec son épée. Quand Quraysh le vit, ils virent la colère sur son visage et lui demandèrent: "Que t'arrive-t-il, ô Abu Lahab?" Il répondit: "Je vous désavoue pour mon neveu, puis vous voulez le tuer. Par Lat et Uzza, j'avais l'intention de me convertir. Attendez de voir ce que je vais faire." Puis il s'excusa et partit.