Chapter on What is Obligatory Regarding the Execution of Retaliation (Qisas)

Ali ibn Al-Hakam narrated from Aban Al-Ahmari, who narrated from Abu Basir Yahya ibn Abi Al-Qasim Al-Asadi, who narrated from Abu Jafar Imam Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Baqir عليه السلام, who said: "When the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) was nearing his death, Jibril عليه السلام descended and said: 'O' Messenger of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, would you like to return to the world?' Prophet صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم replied: 'No, I have conveyed the messages of my Lord عز وجل.' Jibril عليه السلام repeated the offer. Prophet صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم responded: 'No, rather [I choose] the Highest Companion.' Then the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), while the Muslims were gathered around him, said: 'O' people, there is no prophet after me and no tradition after my tradition. Whoever claims otherwise after this, his claim and innovation are in the Fire, so kill him and whoever follows him, for they are in the Fire. O' people, revive retribution (qisas) and uphold the right for its rightful owner. Do not become divided. Submit to Allah سبحانه وتعالى and be at peace so that you may be safe.' Allah سبحانه وتعالى has decreed: "Surely I will prevail, I and My messengers." Indeed, Allah سبحانه وتعالى is All-Powerful, Almighty." (Surah Al-Mujadilah 58:21)