The Two Heavy Burdens (Tsaqalain)

During the Hajj Wida’ of Prophet Muhammad saw, on the Day of Arafah, he delivered an important message to his followers. This message included two very heavy burdens: (1) Kitabullah and (2) the Itrati Ahlul Bait as guides for the life of Muslims. These two matters not only have implications in the realms of thought and practice but also in spirituality and legislation.

The Implications of the Two Heavy Burdens

The two matters left by Prophet Muhammad saw have a great impact on various aspects of life. A firm adherence to the Book of Allah and the Itrati Ahlul Bait leads us to the straight path and protects us from misguidance. We need to deeply understand these two matters to face the challenges of the end of times.

Focus on the End of Times

In this writing, we will focus on the topic of the end of times, specifically how these two heavy matters become assets for Muslims in their struggle against the increasingly difficult challenges of the final period. We will also explore the role of Ahlul Kisa’ and their sacrifices, as well as how Allah swt purifies them as part of the Prophet Muhammad saw’s family.

Imam Mahdi and Islah (Reformation) in One Night

One important topic is how Imam Mahdi will be reformed in one night before becoming the true Imam Mahdi. This process is crucial to understand, as the Dajjal group often distorts the facts about Ahlul Bait and Imam Mahdi. Therefore, we need to be cautious in understanding this teaching.

The Tsaqalain Hadith

The hadith often referred to as “Tsaqalain” is the hadith that mentions the two heavy matters left by Prophet Muhammad saw for the Muslims. This hadith is extremely important for us to understand thoroughly.

Hadith Narrated by at-Tirmidhi 3786

Full Arabic Version:

حَدَّثَنَا نَصْرُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الْكُوفِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا زَيْدُ بْنُ الْحَسَنِ، هُوَ الأَنْمَاطِيُّ عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي حَجَّتِهِ يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ وَهُوَ عَلَى نَاقَتِهِ الْقَصْوَاءِ يَخْطُبُ فَسَمِعْتُهُ يَقُولُ "يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنِّي قَدْ تَرَكْتُ فِيكُمْ مَا إِنْ أَخَذْتُمْ بِهِ لَنْ تَضِلُّوا كِتَابَ اللَّهِ وَعِتْرَتِي أَهْلَ بَيْتِي".

Malay Translation (Sentence Breakdown):

عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ
From Jabir bin Abdullah

قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي حَجَّتِهِ يَوْمَ عَرَفَةَ وَهُوَ عَلَى نَاقَتِهِ الْقَصْوَاءِ يَخْطُبُ فَسَمِعْتُهُ يَقُولُ
He said: "I saw the Messenger of Allah saw during his Hajj on the Day of Arafah, he was on his camel Al-Qaswa' (the name of his camel) giving a sermon, and I heard him say:

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنِّي قَدْ تَرَكْتُ فِيكُمْ مَا إِنْ أَخَذْتُمْ بِهِ لَنْ تَضِلُّوا كِتَابَ اللَّهِ وَعِتْرَتِي أَهْلَ بَيْتِي
"O people! Indeed, I have left with you that which if you hold fast to it, you will never go astray; Kitabullah and itrati, Ahlul Baiti."

Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3786
In-book reference: Book 49, Hadith 185
English translation: Vol. 1, Book 46, Hadith 3786

Conclusion

Before you read further, I would like to remind you that there may be some places in my explanation that might contradict the general opinion. Therefore, I encourage readers to read carefully and check the points mentioned thoroughly.

My aim is to present a perspective from a different viewpoint for the benefit of understanding the events of the end times. If there are any mistakes, I welcome any corrections.

Happy Reading!