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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Life of Imam Al-hasan Al-mujtaba Chapter Xxiv : Mu’awiya Violates the Stipulations of the Peacemaking Part 3 After a speech had taken place between them, Mu’awiya released and pardoned her.[^1] Souda, daughter of Imarah Souda, daughter of Imarah bin al-Ashtar al-Hamadani, was one of the Iraqi eloquent ladies. She inherited the love for Imam Ali (a.s), from her noble forefathers, who were famous for their love and loyalty to him.
She came to Mu’awiya to complain to him of the tyranny of his governor. When she came in to him, he recognized her and said to her: -Are you not the one who said (the following poetry lines) at the Battle of Siffin? O Ibn Imarah, get ready (for battle) just as your father did on the day of stabbing and the meeting place of the companions. Surely the Imam is the brother of the , the flag of guidance and minaret of faith.
Lead the troops and walk in front of his standard with a white, cutting (sword) and a spearhead. She said: -The like of me does not turn away from the truth or apologize with lying. -What made you do that? -The love for Ali and following the truth. -By Allah, I can see none of Ali’s qualities on your face. -O Commander of the faithful, the head died, and the tail was cut off. So leave that which has been forgotten and that which passed. -How far!
The like of your brother’s attitude can not be forgotten. I have not met from anyone as I met from your people and your brother. -You have said the truth. My brother was not dispraised in position nor was he hidden in place. By Allah, he was just as al-Khansa’ said: Surely the guides follow Sakhr’s example as if he was a flag on whose top was a fire. -You have said the truth. He was so. -The head died, and the tail was cut off. By Allah I ask you, O Commander of [^1] ‘Alaam al-Nisa’, vol. 1, p.
He humiliates and deprives us of the great (things). This (person) is Bisr bin Arta’a. He came to us from you. He killed my men folk and took my property.