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"Kufa, Year 32 After the Hijra"

Al-Ashtar hasn't come yet Do we wait for him?

No...

Welcome

Welcome, dear Kufa men

Thank you, our Lord

Ever since I've become the Governor of this country

I'm invoking Allah to facilitate our path

I swear Kufa is the only place I love after Mecca

- Peace be upon you - And be upon you

I hope I haven't interrupted you

I'm exhilarated to meet you, Malik Have a seat

The Commander of the Faithful Uthman Ibn Affan has bestowed upon me...

governing this great country Kufa, the arable land

And why did he bestow on you governing this country?

Ever since he made you Governor we're thinking about why did he choose you

What do you mean, Malik?

Aren't Kufa citizens entitled...

to know why the Commander of the Faithful made you Governor?

What good qualities do you have and aren't found in Kufa's men?

One doesn't praise himself, Malik Go ask him yourself

I don't consider our relation to be one of a Governor and subjects

I see us as one family

Kufa has always been a great ally for Mecca and its lords

This arable land is the Quraysh's garden

Quraysh's garden

Quraysh's garden?

Do you claim that this land that we've conquered by virtue of Allah

is yours and your people's property?

Don't misconstrue my words, Malik

I've meant that the Chief Companions have inhabited and built it

not that it's their property and they're your masters

Unbelievable!

You're changing your words and blame us

Take it back and apologize immediately

I won't take it back and I'm not at fault to apologize

Why are you willing to harm our Commander's appointees out of ill will?

Are you accusing me of ill-will because I'm uncovering your mistakes?

May Allah be merciful to Umar

He said about you "A 100,000 calamities with one Governor"

I'm sure, Umar didn't say such thing but you're fabricating that

No, he did say so and you deserve a worse description

- Leave my court at once - Come on, leave immediately

I'll leave

but after Ibn al-As apologizes

for what he's said about Muslims

- Behave yourself, Malik or else... - Enough!

That's enough, leave him

I swear...

I swear you won't stay a day in Kufa while I'm here

Your fate will be similar to Ibn Uqba's

"Episode 9"

Hind

Father

Hind

Allah Akbar

Allah Akbar

Allah Akbar

- Allah Akbar - Allah Akbar

Put it on my horse

Are you really going to Egypt?

With Allah's will

- Egypt will be a new start for me - Muhammad...

Our Commander didn't refuse your request to become Egypt's Governor out of bigot

Being a Governor has specific requirements and conditions as you know

He felt that you don't fulfil them yet

Have his kindred whom he appointed fulfilled these conditions?

If you wanted to help the Commander of the Faithful

There are many ways beside governance

Wait and be patient, brother

and don't leave the company of the Commander of the Faithful

for it's better for you

I no longer have a place here anymore

and I no longer fear for our Commander as long as you're by his side

As you wish, brother

Farewell

May Allah be merciful to Abi Sufyan

Any calamity after the loss of Allah's Messenger, peace be upon Him is easy

and we'll only say what pleases our Lord

As if he, May Allah be merciful to him...

knew that he's moribund when he asked to leave Damascus for Medina

So, he would be buried there

in al-Baqi amongst his brothers and next of kin

"Beware of the believer's intuition"

I think the Commander of the Faithful seemed concerned and sullen

Is there anything bad we don't know about in Medina?

What's bad is the news coming from Kufa and the turmoil spreading there

- Al-Ashtar al-Nakhai? - Yes

People of Yemen and the Qahtanites heed his orders

He lured a lot of the rabble and tempted them to rebel against their Governors

So, they sent their complaints to the Commander of the Faithful

which made him uneasy

If I didn't know that you're perseverant to support your subjects in Damascus

I would have asked you to stay for a longer time

By Allah, your company is delightful O Commander of the Faithful

But I'll go on to follow your orders that would make Allah pleased with me

Farewell

and my condolences

May Allah make your reward great, my Lord

and keep you a leader and advisor to the nation

I'll accompany you, Mu'awiya

- Peace be upon you - Peace and Allah's mercy be upon you

- Peace be upon you - And be upon you

Did you know what they're saying about Ibn Abi Sarh in Egypt?

- Yes, I know - I told you so

He's taking advantage of his post without sharing his wealth

Don't you think that they're fabricating lies about him?

He has conquered Ifriqiya

and took part in our naval victory in Cyprus

Is conquering any land entitles him to doing whatever he wants there?

That's incorrect, he's just but they only recall about him

That's incorrect, he's just but they only recall about him

that the Prophet has authorized his killing during the Conquest of Mecca

If the Prophet himself has spared his life

what can you say after the Prophet's ruling?

And why do they delve into that now?

Are you on his side to please Uthman, Mu'awiya?

Or you don't want to criticize him fearing that they might criticize you?

I follow the news of Egypt through Muslims

But you, Amr...

I know that you're waiting impatiently to return to your former position

Be patient, be patient

By Allah, you turn a blind eye to everything except Syria and its people

Listen, Aba Abd al-Rahman

I'll advice you out of loyalty to you and to your father

Be certain...

that the stability of Syria is essential for Egypt and Medina's stability

So, don't turn a cold shoulder to what's happening

and imagine that it would help you escape the consequences

Turmoil in any province no matter how far it's from you...

will affect you without a doubt

Thank you for your advice, Aba Abdullah

Mu'awiya?

You didn't respond to my lady, Nai'la, yet

What's wrong with you, Brother?

Doesn't it delight you?

How it doesn't delight me? Is there a better husband for my daughter

than the son of our Commander, Uthman whom the angels show modesty?

Then, what is it?

I have one condition

Are you imposing a condition on the Commander of the Faithful?

I stipulate that Ramla and her husband stay with me

After the passing of Fakhita and my father I don't want more parting

I don't bear for my daughter to be away from me

- Do you think he'll accept? - Why not?

We'll be Amr's loving family

Besides, he knows Damascus pretty well

He had always accompanied his father for trading

My foot has been hurting for days

That's because of your long travels

Rest today and it'll be alright tomorrow

That could be

My Lord

some water with a basil blossom and two saffron blossoms

will relieve your foot pain in a day or so

How did you know this medicine?

My mother is experienced at using flowers and herbs

She taught me

Have I seen you at the palace before?

She came a few days ago

Let's go, girls

You wait

What's your name?

Mayya

This way, your foot pain will be over soon, my Lord

No, it's gone immediately, Mayya

Do you want me to continue telling the story or are you bored, my Lord?

Continue Come, sit beside me

The king was astounded with the palace's intricate design and amazing colors

so, Sinmar, the builder felt happy

Especially, that he knows king Al-Numan's generosity

He took the king on a tour of the palace and went up to its top

Which astounded the king more because of the magnificent construction

However, Sinmar told him that just like he'd built that palace

he would build a similar or better palace for another king

Al-Numan feared that Sinmar would giveaway the palace's secret

Thus, the king looked Sinmar in the eye

Thus, the king looked Sinmar in the eye

What you think he did, my Lord?

Eliminated the secret by killing the bearer

He pushed him from the top of the palace

This is a story of a man killed by his devotion to his work

That's what Sinmar deserved

Allah Akbar, Allah Akbar

- Allah Akbar, Allah Akbar - I've lost track of time

I testify that there's no god but Allah

Give me permission to leave so you can prepare for prayer

I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

Do you know other stories?

I testify the Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah

Yes, my Lord I have plenty

Come to success

Come to success

Allah Akbar, Allah Akbar

Where have you been?

With my Lord, the Governor

Have you been with him all that time?

Yes, my lady

Leave!

Mu'awiya

Don't you miss Yazid?

Yes, I miss him so much

Then, I'll send for him so he can stay with us for a while

Do it

What's with you?

Nothing

Mu'awiya

You won't let you meet any handmaiden before I know everything about her

Do you think Utba hasn't investigated every handmaiden in the palace?

- Don't worry - How do you know?

I'm experienced at reading secrets by looking into others' eyes

Also, I'm not Utba to overlook an imminent threat

- As you wish - Juwairiyah

I like Mayya for she takes my worries away

so, leave my heart be

Al-Ashtar has gone too far at criticizing us and inciting people against us

Kufa won't settle down if he stays there

I'm afraid that his corruption might spread to other provinces

He continues to state that you're appointing your next of kin

and provide them with money and power

When have I appointed Governors from my next of kin, as a favor or a gift?

Allah is my witness...

that I've appointed the qualified and experienced people

If he claims that I'm appointing my next of kin

Let him prove it

Let him name them

Is Al-Qa'qa one of my relatives?

Or Abu Musa or Habib Ibn Maslama?

Malik has gone too far

and I won't turn a blind eye

Should we send a letter to Sa'id?

No

Don't send any letter

You'd better tell Sa'id to let them leave Kufa to Damascus

Then tell Mu'awiya to argue with them amicably

If they're convinced...

they would return home

but if they stayed misguided

I'll decide what punishment they deserve

Commander of the Faithful

Write what I've told you

Write what I've told you

Welcome, my dear son of my dearest

Welcome, Amr Ibn Uthman Ibn Affan

May Allah bless you and protect you from evil, Governor of Damascus

- How's the Commander of the Faithful? - He asks you to treat me well

I don't need that, Amr

You're the son of our Commander and you'll become Ramla's husband

I'll throw you a wedding that Damascus won't forget

The Governor's daughter marries without a wedding

How come?

Couldn't he donate anything but the wedding expenses?

You should not accept such a bizarre thing

No, I'll accept

- The wedding is the least of your rights - Auntie...

could I refuse his request...

after he accepted to leave Medina to live here with me?

If I'm happy with it why aren't you pleased?

I'm pleased with whatever you like

However, a young girl like you might be ignorant to conventions

Besides, you're the daughter of Damascus's Governor

A girl my age would be delighted to find a pious husband

who wouldn't let worldly vanities consume him

May Allah grant you success

I desire sleep at the wrong time

In hope to meet my beloved in my dreams

My dreams speak to me and let me see you

Alas, I wish my dreams come true

My father never thought that his youngest daughter may disobey him one day

But, I wouldn't accept marrying someone I don't love

When he insisted on that I had no choice but to flee

You left your home and family?

I escaped to be free

I grant my love to whom I choose and turn away from those I despise

However, I found myself running away from my past

I realized after years

after I've became one of the handmaidens

that there're all sorts of people, my Lord

and I wasn't meant to be free

I'll remove it after a while

What about your father?

He stays on my mind

I never stopped regretting this

He's the one who took care of me and taught me how to read and write

and used to tell me all types of stories

May Allah be merciful to you, Father

He was heartbroken when he yielded his breath

"Every soul will taste death"

One cannot escape his fate

It is hard to lose your loved ones

But do you know what's harder, Mayya?

No, my Lord

To lose your loved ones...

without telling them that you love them

Have you suffered such a thing?

Yes, Mayya

Since Fakhita became my wife

I've always been contemplating about my feelings toward her

but I didn't find an answer

except when she passed away

Alas, how much she yearned to hear a word of affection from me

Fakhita was my wife, mother and sister

If I could go back in time

I would put my feelings into words every day

telling her that I loved her the most in this world

Welcome, people of Kufa

- Peace be upon you - Peace upon you, Mu'awiya

Please, come in

I ordered to prepare a resident for you and if you needed anything...

Sarjon will be at your service

Is it a residence or a holding cell?

What kind of cell do you mean, Malik?

You're guests in Syria

Our Commander ordered me to treat you well and discuss things amicably

until you understand the truth

What if that "amicable" argument doesn't lead to anything?

Don't jump to conclusions, Malik

We'll have a conscious debate with all ears

Who entitled Sa'id to give away Kufa and its arable land...

and say that it's Quraysh's garden?

Perhaps he means that Arabs owe Quraysh a lot of credit

Allah's messenger is from Quraysh

and they launched the armies of conquest that vanquished Persia and Byzantium

If it weren't for Quraysh Islam wouldn't prevail over all religions

I didn't mean that, Mu'awiya what I meant is...

an Arab has no virtue over a non-Arab

or, for a man from Quraysh over a man from a different tribe

"Indeed the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you"

Kufa's Governor didn't mean anything else, Malik

Although you're right

you must admit what Quraysh has done for Arabs

or even for all people

How strange!

Doesn't our religion order us to dismiss boastfulness

"The believers are but brothers"

Whether they're from Quraysh or any other tribe

Fear Allah and avoid frivolous talk, Malik

and don't question every word the man says

"Indeed, Allah knows what is in the hearts"

Don't discredit others but focus on your religious and worldly affairs

If Al-Walid has refused you something I'll approve it this instant

Come on, tell me what you want

I promise you and I swear to Allah that I'll do it

I won't impose any conditions and you can think whatever you want

Go ahead!

What's with you?

Do you want us to return a lost right to you?

Or, you're inciting turmoil, suspicion arguments and decorative speech?

May Allah punish anyone who incites turmoil

Now, we're on the same page Aba Ibrahim

But, tell me...

How did you interpret what Sa'id said in that manner?

and thought he had malicious intent

and incited others to disobey him he and the Commander of the Faithful?

By Allah, Sa'id meant ill will by his speech

and I think that speech is shared by some of Quraysh's men

Is that speech accepted in Islam, Aba Ibrahim?

He's the one who's returning to the ways of the Age of Ignorance after Islam

You don't aim for the truth and reconciliation by this speech

If you've reached this level of misguidance

I warn you of the consequences of continuing this path

So, stop it, Malik

Stop stoking a fire that would burn everyone

Fear Allah for the faithful and their Commander who asked me to treat you fairly

If it wasn't for him I would have treated you otherwise

- Do your bidding, Mu'awiya - Malik!

I've told you to stop it

We're weary of arguing

Anyway, you're welcome in Damascus

Have some rest and let's convene again

You're quite patient in face of this arrogance, Mu'awiya

By Allah, If I were in your place I'd have imprisoned them at once

By Allah, If I were in your place I'd have imprisoned them at once

I'm still hoping to change their mind by arguing amicably

I don't rely on my sword where my whip works

and don't use my whip where my words work

Some people don't respond to anything but the whip

and others' heads don't deserve but the sword

Here, words are more dangerous than swords, Utba

Those people are saying things we've never heard before

and trying to insult the Caliph

imprisoning them won't remove the poison that flows through the veins

of their followers in Kufa or other provinces

What are you going to do now with their stubbornness?

I'll converse with Al-Ashtar alone

Perhaps he doesn't want to look weak in front of his followers

If he chose reason we'll treat him fairly

but if he insisted on his misguidance

I'll let Abd al-Rahman Ibn Khalid Ibn al-Walid in Homs to deal with him

He knows how to discipline who disobeys the Commander of the Faithful

"Fustat, Egypt Year 33 After the Hijra"

In the name of Allah The Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

"Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due"

"and to judge with justice when you judge between people"

Allah Almighty is Truthful

The Islamic Caliphate was hit by a calamity

The Umayyads and Uthman's relatives are monopolizing governance

Like Al-Mugheira, Sa'id, Mu'awiya Al-Walid and Ibn Abi Sarh

Ibn Abi Sarh whom the Prophet has authorized his killing

- Peace be upon him - Uthman interceded for him

and he takes the fifth of the fifth of Ifriqiya's tributes

How is that fair?

People of Egypt are poor

and are fed up of the unjust collection of tribute by Ibn Abi Sarh

It's time to stop the injustice and stand up to any oppressor

Well said...

By Allah's will

Umar appointed those Governors may Allah be merciful to him

and they took part in conquest and Jihad

They supported the development of our nation by virtue of Allah

They've inhabited the land conquered countries

and have experience at governance and politics

So, be of help to them and argue them with advice amicably

Because, the nation would be better by your combined efforts

But that doesn't mean that you can monopolize governance

and act as if palaces are your property while excluding all Muslims

We have fought just like you

Although Jihad battles are to your credit

They don't make you entitled to own everything in the provinces

Do you want to be a Governor Aba Ibrahim?

If so, you're not qualified

And we don't know by revising the Prophet's rules or his Caliphs

that whoever asks for governance would be appointed

However, whoever asks for it would never be appointed

I'm not asking to be appointed I want the governors to be just

If the Governor is just

all of his subjects would become partners in governance

But every governor you complain about is dismissed by our Commander

He did so to Saad Ibn Abi Waqas

Then, he dismissed Ammar Ibn Yaser and appointed Al-Walid

and when you asked for his dismissal he didn't hesitate

So, what do you want?

We don't tolerate to have the poor and the needy among us

while people of wealth are living in their palaces

The rich must help the poor

You envy others for their blessings not a right seeker, Malik

I can please everyone except an envious person

for he wouldn't be pleased unless it's gone

You're no longer welcome in Damascus

No, I'm not sure whether Malik will not return to his old ways

Didn't you prove to him that what he's doing leads to turmoil?

I did

I've realized that he's thinking carefully about the matter

but I don't know whether he's going to heed my advice in the coming days

Are you still thinking that it's unwise to punish or imprison him?

I refuse that completely

That would be much more dangerous

He and his fellows are still a few men spreading nonsense here and there

and people are slightly affected by that

But if we ordered to punish or imprison him

that would only lead to increase the number of his followers

They might even fight others

But leaving him to whatever he wants is dangerous too

Well said

If it was left to me...

there's no solution other than removing him from Kufa with or without a reason

Abd al-Rahman Ibn Khalid Ibn al-Walid Governor of Homs will deal with them

This is the best solution

Send some to accompany them until they reach Homs

Yes, sir