" 'A'isha did not like that Hassan should be rebuked in her presence and she used to say: It was he who wrote this verse also:" 'Verily, my father and my mother and my honour, those are all meant for defending the honour of Muhammad against you." And 'Urwa further reported that 'A'isha said: By Allah, the person, about whom the allegation was trade used to say: Hallowed be Allah, by One, in Whose hand is my life, I have never unveiled any woman, and then he die, & as a martyr in the cause of Allah, and in the narration transmitted on the authority of Ya'qub b. Ibrahim., the word is Mu'irin and in the narration transmitted on the'authority of 'Abd al-Razzaq it is Mughirin. 'Abd b. Humaid said: I said to 'Abd al-Razzaq: What does this word Mughirin mean? And he said: Al- waghra means intense heat.
The Book of Repentance - Sahih Muslim 2770 b
This commentary examines the noble hadith concerning the defense of the Prophet's honor and the virtue of repentance.
Contextual Analysis
The narration reveals the high station of Hassan ibn Thabit, the poet companion who defended the Prophet's honor through verse. Mother of the Believers 'A'isha recognized the virtue of his service and protected him from criticism.
The verse quoted demonstrates the ultimate sacrifice: offering one's parents, honor, and life in defense of the Messenger of Allah. This reflects the companions' complete devotion.
Scholarly Interpretation
The accused individual's declaration "I have never unveiled any woman" signifies complete innocence while affirming tawhid. His martyrdom confirms his truthfulness, as Allah does not grant martyrdom to one persisting in major sin without repentance.
The variant readings "Mu'irin" and "Mughirin" both point to intense spiritual states - either illumination or intense heat - indicating the profound nature of this trial and the purity required for such stations.
Lessons in Repentance
This incident teaches that true repentance involves complete abstention from sin, affirmation of divine unity, and seeking Allah's pleasure through righteous deeds until death.
The acceptance of repentance is manifest through honorable death and elevated status in the hereafter, as demonstrated by the martyrdom mentioned.