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The Glorious Eid al-Ghadir and the Appointment of Ali ibn Abi Talib (Peace Be Upon Him) as Leader of the Muslims
The Prophet’s Caravan (Peace Be Upon Him and His Family) from Medina to Ghadir Khumm:
The Fa
ell Journey:In the 10th year after Hijrah, the Noble Prophet (PBUH) formally announced for the first time a general call to pilgrimage, inst
cting everyone who could to join. This journey became known as the Faell Pilgrimage (Hajjat al-Wada'). It 
s a monumental journey deeply associated with the Prophet’s mission and message, leaving a lasting mark in Islamic history and hadith traditions.The primary objectives of the Prophet (PBUH) during this journey were to complete the propagation of Islam by emphasizing two fundamental pillars: Hajj and the leadership (wilayah) after him. He sent messengers throughout Medina and to the Arab tribes to inform them of his intention to perform Hajj and commanded them to join him in Mecca.
A large number of Muslims responded from all over, some heading to Medina, others directly to Mecca, to bid fa
ell to their Prophet and perform the sacred rites with him. The Prophet’s caravan left Medina on Saturday, the 25th of Dhu al-Qa'dah. Along the y, delegations from across the Arabian Peninsula and Yemen joined, increasing the numbers as they neared Mecca.The Prophet had declared repeatedly that this would be the final year of his life, which motivated many to participate. Approximately 120,000 pilgrims joined, including 70,000 from Medina and nearby regions, accompanying the Prophet and chanting “Labbayk” and “Allahu Akbar” on their
y to Mecca.Entering the State of Ihram:
The Prophet (PBUH) and his companions began their Ihram at Dhul Hulayfah (Masjid al-Shajarah). The Ahl al-Bayt (Peace Be Upon Them), including Fatima al-Zahra, al-Hasan, al-Husayn, and others, accompanied him, as well as the Prophet's wives, who rode in camel-litters.
After entering Ihram, they traveled in a majestic caravan that included riders and
lkers, stopping at various ypoints along the route: Arq al-Zubya, al-Rawha’, al-Munṣarif, al-Muta’sha, al-Athayah, al-‘Arj, al-Suqya, al-Ab’, and others, finally reaching Mecca on Tuesday, the 5th of Dhu al-Hijjah.Delegation from Yemen Led by Imam Ali (PBUH):
Most of Yemen had accepted Islam during the Prophet’s time, but some areas like the Hamdan tribe remained. The Prophet first sent Khalid ibn al-Walid, but after six months of no progress, he dispatched Imam Ali (PBUH) to complete the mission. Imam Ali succeeded both diplomatically and militarily and
s instcted to head to Mecca with his troops to join the Prophet.With 12,000 from Yemen, Imam Ali arrived on the same day as the Prophet’s caravan. He met the Prophet near Mecca, reported on his mission, and
s rmly received. The Prophet then instcted him to return to his troops and bring them to Mecca swiftly.Performing the Hajj Rituals with the Prophet (PBUH):
On the 8th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Prophet began the Hajj rituals, proceeding to Arafat and spending the night at Mina. On the 9th, he delivered his second sermon at Arafat, emphasizing the Two Weighty Things (al-Thaqalayn): the Qur’an and his Ahl al-Bayt, and announced the twelve Imams from his progeny.
He then continued to Muzdalifah and Mina to perform the rites of Eid al-Adha, and then to Mecca for the Ta
f and Sa’i. By the 12th of Dhu al-Hijjah, all rituals had been completed.Preparation for the Declaration of Wilayah:
Throughout the Hajj, the angel Jibril would convey divine inst
ctions. God had informed the Prophet that his time s near and that he must designate Ali ibn Abi Talib as his successor.On the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, during Eid, the Prophet (PBUH) delivered a sermon in Mina highlighting the elevated status of his Ahl al-Bayt and the obligation to obey them. He reiterated this on the 11th and 12th, culminating in the fifth and grandest sermon at Masjid al-Kheef.
Saluting Imam Ali (PBUH) as Commander of the Faithful:
Before leaving Mecca, Jibril descended again to affirm Ali's title as "Amir al-Mu'mineen" (Commander of the Faithful). The Prophet (PBUH) then summoned senior companions and had them formally pledge allegiance to Ali, inst
cting them to say, “Peace be upon you, O Commander of the Faithful.”Abu Bakr and Umar asked, “Is this from God or His Messenger?” The Prophet replied, “Indeed, it is from both.”
Divine Command to Stop at Ghadir Khumm:
After completing Hajj, the Prophet ordered the caravan to depart, but when they reached Ghadir Khumm, near al-Juhfa, Jibril revealed the c
cial verse:“O Messenger, convey what has been revealed to you from your Lord. If you do not, then you have not conveyed His message. And God will protect you from the people…” (Qur’an 5:67)
The Prophet immediately ordered the entire caravan to halt. He called back those who had advanced and
ited for the rest to arrive. They gathered in the scorching desert, under the shade of five large trees.The Sermon at Ghadir Khumm:
A platform
s constcted from camel saddles and stones. The Prophet (PBUH) stood upon it, with Imam Ali (PBUH) beside him. He delivered a historic sermon, beginning with praise of God and a declaration of his own nearing departure.He then spoke of the Qur’an and Ahl al-Bayt, saying:
"I leave among you two weighty things: the Book of God and my progeny. Hold fast to them and you will never go astray. They will never separate until they return to me at the Pool [in Paradise]."
He then asked the people if he had more authority over them than they had over themselves. They affirmed.
He took Ali’s hand, raised it, and proclaimed:
“Whomever I am his master (mawla), Ali is his master. O Allah, befriend those who befriend him, oppose those who oppose him, support those who support him, and forsake those who forsake him.”
He then announced Ali’s Imamate over all: the emigrants and the helpers, the Arabs and non-Arabs, free and enslaved, men and women, young and old.
The Prophet confirmed this declaration repeatedly and inst
cted everyone to convey it to the absent. As soon as he finished, Jibril descended once more with the verse:“Today I have perfected your religion for you, completed My blessing upon you, and approved Islam as your religion.” (Qur’an 5:3)
The Prophet (PBUH) then said:
“God is Great for the completion of religion, fulfillment of blessings, and acceptance of my prophethood and the leadership of Ali after me.”
Source:
Bay‘at al-Ghadir by Muhammad Baqir al-Ansari
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