Hadith of the pen and paper Hadith of the pen and paper The Hadith of the pen and paper refers to an event where the Islamic prophet Muhammad expressed a wish to write something down shortly before his death, but was refused and insulted by Umar. The hadith is referenced in both Shia and Sunni traditions, and the event has been called "one of the most hideous scenes in the history of Islam." This event is also referred to as "The Calamity of Thursday" (Arabic: "Raziyat Yawm al-Khamis"). Muhammad became ill in the year 632 and his health took a serious turn on a Thursday. It
Hadith of the Quran and Sunnah single manner. The hadith also refutes the shi'a tradition that the wives of the Prophet are not part of ahlul bayt. Because the truth of the matter is that Zaid clearly says, "His wives are the members of his family...". It is true that he mentions that the hadith is pertaining to Ali, Aqil, and Jafar, and all their offsprings; but, as is the well-known position in the sunni tradition, a companion or anyone other than the prophet can not make official any ruling or opinion. Zaid did not tell why he believes the hadith is pertaining only to Ali,