Al-Mubahala Verse: Difference between revisions

In the comments for this vise in his Kashshaf commentary, Zamakhshari narrates from Ayeshia that, “on the day of Mubahala, the Prophet (s) went out wearing a black cloak. He (s) met Imam Hasan (a), took him under the cloak and then met Imam Husayn (a) and took him under the cloak too and then he (s) took Fatimah (a) and Ali (a) under the cloak and said, ‘Indeed Allah desires to repel all impurity from you, O People of the Household, and purify you with a thorough purification.’ (33:33)” Zamakhshari continues that, “Bringing children and women to Mubahala showed more confidence than going alone; because the Prophet (s) brought his most beloved ones to the war which was supposed to inflict the curse upon each of the parties and God mentions them prior to the selves to show their importance over one’s own self.” Then Zamakhshari says, “This proof for the eminence of Ashab al-Kisa’ is stronger than any other reason.”