Awanah bin al-Hakam narrates: When Abd al-Rahman bin Muljam struck Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) and Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) was carried to his house, visitors began coming to him. Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) praised and extolled Allah Almighty, sent blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and then said: "Every person must face the situation from which he runs away; death drives the soul along, and fleeing is one of its afflictions. For how long I tried to learn the hidden secrets of this matter, but Allah Almighty willed only that it remain hidden; far off is this hidden knowledge. As for my bequest to you: concerning Allah Almighty, it is that you do not associate anything with Him as a partner; and concerning Sayyiduna Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), it is that you do not let his Sunnah go to waste. Keep these two pillars standing, and no blame will fall upon you as long as you do not turn away (from the commands of Allah Almighty and His Messenger). I hold every person responsible (to act) according to his capacity, and for the ignorant (that is, the uninformed), relief (in many matters) has been granted by a merciful Lord, an upright (or firm) religion and a knowledgeable Imam (that is, a leader, meaning the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)). We remained exposed to the winds and among swaying branches, and beneath the shade of a cloud (that is, in a state that had no stability or permanence); the centre of that (cloud) has dispersed (that is, the cloud has gone), and its height has brought it down. Our days pass one after another (swiftly); then there is air (that is, emptiness, openness or illusion); and after that, before you there will be an empty body, still after movement and silent after speech. For those who take heed, this is more effective than eloquent speech. The one who calls you is a person who is ready to present himself in the court (of Allah Almighty). Tomorrow you will review my life, and the veil will be lifted from my hidden affairs. Allah Almighty will show me favour only if I come into His presence bringing taqwa (God-consciousness) with me; He will grant the forgiveness that has been promised. Peace be upon you on the Day of Resurrection. If I survive, I myself will be the guardian of my blood; and if I die (and die I must, one day or another), then pardoning (my killer) will be a ransom for me and a good deed for you, so pardon him. May Allah Almighty pardon us and you. (Allah Almighty says:) 'Do you not love that Allah Almighty should forgive you? And Allah Almighty is Forgiving, Merciful.'" Then he recited these verses: "Live as long as you please; your end in any case is death, from which there is no escape, and it will surely come. (You may live) amid the prosperity and joy of a home; in the end this prosperity will vanish and the home will be left behind. Alas! What is intended for us? And what has been given to us is 'If only.'"
Al-Tabarani recorded it, and its chain contains Hisham al-Kalbi, who is matruk (abandoned).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب المناقب / 14790
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:ضعیف جداً
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه الطبراني فى المعجم الكبير (167)»