`With this chain also, a similar hadith is narrated from Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them), and this hadith through the narration of Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) is Hasan Gharib. Sharik has mentioned his teacher's name as Abdullah bin Asm, whereas Isra'il has mentioned it as Abdullah bin Asmah.`
1؎: The fame of Mukhtar ibn Abu Ubayd ibn Mas'ud al-Thaqafi arose when, after the incident of Husayn, he announced the taking of revenge for his blood solely for the purpose of attracting people to his side and making the path to acquiring leadership (government) easier. Previously, he was very renowned for his knowledge and virtue, but later he expressed his devilishness in such a way that the corruption of his creed and religion became evident to the people. He was a seeker of leadership and worldly gain. Ultimately, he was killed in 67 AH during the time of Mus'ab ibn al-Zubayr radi Allahu anhu.
Hajjaj ibn Yusuf al-Thaqafi is proverbial for his oppression, killing, and bloodshed. He was the governor of 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan. The tragic incident of 'Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr radi Allahu anhuma occurred at his hands. He died at the location of Wasit in 75 AH.
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Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation: 1: The fame of Mukhtar bin Abu Ubaid bin Mas’ud al-Thaqafi arose when, after the incident of Husayn, he announced the taking of revenge for his blood solely for the purpose of attracting people to his side and making the path to acquiring leadership (government) easier. Previously, he was very well-known for his knowledge and virtue. Later, however, he expressed his wickedness in such a manner that the corruption of his creed and religion became evident to the people. He was a seeker of leadership and worldly gain. Ultimately, he was killed in 67 AH during the time of Mus’ab bin Zubair radi Allahu anhu.
Hajjaj bin Yusuf al-Thaqafi is proverbial for his oppression, killings, and bloodshed. He was the governor of Abd al-Malik bin Marwan. The tragic incident involving Abdullah bin Zubair radi Allahu anhuma occurred at his hands. He died at the location of Wasit in 75 AH.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 2220
´Narrated Ibn 'Umar:` that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "In Thaqif there is a liar and a destroyer."
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation: 1: This is a reference to Mukhtar bin Ubayd al-Thaqafi, who falsely claimed prophethood, and to the tyrant Hajjaj bin Yusuf al-Thaqafi, who subjected thousands of righteous and eminent individuals to his oppression and brutality.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 3944