Mukhtar Nama Episode 41 -
One of the most painful scenes in this episode is the betrayal of Abdullah ibn Umar , a respected companion of the Prophet’s time. Although he personally admired Mukhtar, he issues a fatwa declaring that fighting against Mukhtar is permissible. This encourages many of Mukhtar’s own supporters to abandon him. Mukhtar, hearing this, quotes Surah Al-Anfal: “And do not be like those who left their homes in arrogance...”
(if applicable to the episode’s broadcast version) roll over a slow, mournful nawha (elegy) sung in honor of Mukhtar and the martyrs of Karbala. Note for viewers: This “Episode 41” is not part of the original 40-episode broadcast but often appears as a standalone finale in extended DVD sets or streaming platforms that split the final double-length episode. If you are watching a 40-episode version, the events above are contained in the final 30 minutes of Episode 40. mukhtar nama episode 41
The episode closes not with celebration, but with an elderly woman in Medina— Umm Salama , the Prophet’s widow—hearing of Mukhtar’s death. She clutches a small box containing soil from Karbala and whispers, “O Allah, forgive Mukhtar. He revived the memory of your beloved grandson.” One of the most painful scenes in this
The final 15 minutes of the episode are brutal and heart-wrenching. Mus’ab’s army surrounds Mukhtar and his small band. One by one, his companions fall. Mukhtar fights with a sword in one hand and the Qur’an in the other. His horse is struck, and he falls. Mukhtar, hearing this, quotes Surah Al-Anfal: “And do
Mus’ab orders him beheaded, but Mukhtar asks: “Will you kill me inside the mosque?” To avoid controversy, Mus’ab has him killed just outside the gates of Kufa’s Grand Mosque. Mukhtar’s last words are: “La ilaha illa Allah. Muhammadun Rasul Allah. Aliun Wali Allah. Hussainun Sibt Rasul Allah. Hasbun Allah wa ni’ma al-wakil.” (God is sufficient for us, and He is the best disposer of affairs.)