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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Brief Commentary On Hadeeth Al-Kisaa (Tradition of the Cloak) The Cry of Victory فَقالَ عَلِيٌّ- عليه السَّلام: إذَاً وَاللهِ فُزنا وَ فازَ شِيعَتنُا وَ رَبِّ الكَعبَةِ . `Ali, peace be upon him, commented, “Then, by Allah I swear it; we have won. So have our adherents.

I swear it by the Lord of the Ka`bah.” Upon hearing the Prophet’s response to his question regarding the reward and value of the gathering of the purified household under the cloak, Imam Ali (AS) is amazed but not surprised. He is elated and filled with joy not as much for himself but more so for his Shi’a, lovers, and supporters! He swears by Allah (SWT) and the Imam as an infallible being would not swear except for a very important matter.

“We have won and so have our adherents!” The Imam (AS) presents the conclusion of the event of the cloak regarding the gatherings where the devotees of AhlulBayt (AS) recite this tradition. The key word here is “victory” and Imam Ali (AS) makes it a point to make a distinction between the two parties who have won.

The first party are the Prophet and his AhlulBayt (AS) whom the Imam says " فزنا " (we won), and the second party are the Shi’a and devotees of the AhlulBayt (AS) whom the Imam testifies that " وفاز شيعتنا" (our Shi’as have won). One can easily understand why the Prophet and his AhlulBayt (AS) achieve victory by virtue of their superior position and high rank such that Allah (SWT) created the whole universe out of love for them.

Hence, it is not a surprise that they have won a great victory in this life and the hereafter. But the amazing news of glad tidings that is presented to us is that the Shi’as and lovers of AhlulBayt (AS) will also be victorious! Surely, their victory is attributed to their devotion and association to the purified AhlulBayt (AS) whom Allah (SWT) have appointed as vicegerents on His earth.

Furthermore, the words which Imam Ali (AS) exclaimed in this event rings a bell and reminds us of a similar phrase which he uttered on the night he was struck by the most miserable person of his time, leading to his long awaited martyrdom. It was the call that resonated in the earth and heavens such that everyone in the city of Kufa heard his cry: فزت ورب الكعبة “ By the Lord of the Ka’ba, I have succeeded!

“ This memorable phrase burst out from his lips the day when Imam Ali (AS) was struck with the fatal blow by the assassin’s poison-soaked sword.