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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Role of Aishah in the History of Islam (volume 2) Ammar Speaks With 'a'ishah and Her Army Commanders 'A'ishah! It was you who gave the orders for 'Uthman's death. 'Ammar One day the Prophet turned to 'Ammar and said: " 'Ammar!

You will be killed by a tyrannical people and an unruly army." 99 Since the day the above historical phrase was uttered by the Prophet about 'Ammar, he was regarded by the Muslims as a model of right and justice, and whenever he was present in an army, he was considered as a living example of 98. History of at-Tabari 5/24, al-Kamil of Ibn al-Athir 2/104, Translation of History of Ibn A'tham and Abu Mikhnaf quoted from Ibn Abi al-Hadid's Description of Nahj al-balaghah 2/431. 99.

The holy Prophet often spoke to the Muslims of the exalted position of 'Ammar and that is why the companions had a particular respect for 'Ammar. truth and rightfulness, while the opposing army's wrongness became evident. For this reason Imam 'Ali sent 'Ammar to 'A'ishah and her military commanders to speak with and advise them, hoping that they would be influenced by his counsel or at least they would consider it as an additional ultimatum.

Al-Mas'udi narrates this topic as follows: In the battle of al-Jamal, a litter of strong, hard wood was made for 'A'ishah covered with felt and cowhide and surrounded by chain-mail as protection from all dangers and an iron curtain around it, making the litter look like a strong and invincible fort. They placed it on a well-known camel of Ya'la ibn Umayyah, named 'Askar. She sat in the middle of the litter and the camel moved in front of the military column.

When 'Ammar saw this scene, he halted between the two armies and addressing 'A'ishah's army said: "O people! You have not treated your prophet fairly to leave your women behind the curtains and drag his consort to the battlefield facing swords." Then approaching 'A'ishah's litter, he said to her: " 'A'ishah!

What do you want of us?" 'A'ishah answered:" 'Uthman's blood!" 'Ammar said: "May God kill unruly and unjust people who claim blood without having the slightest right." Then 'Ammar addressed the people and said: "You are better acquainted with those who had a part in 'Uthman's murder and you know well in which army his assassins are present.