76. Bint Wathilah Ibn Al-Aqsa'
No information was found as to her name and description. Sayyid Muhsin alAmin has introduced her as Bint (the daughter of) Wathilah Ibn al-Aqsa'.1 However, Shaykh al-Tusi has introduced her father, who was a companion of the Prophet (S), as Wathilah Ibn al-Asqa'. Ibn 'Asakir has given this same name in his book of history.2
Sayyid Muhsin al-Amin has written, "Ibn 'Asakir has written in his book Tarikh Dimashq that Salamah Ibn Bashir Ibn Sayfi has quoted from Bint Wathilah Ibn al-Aqsa' and others. Therefore, it may be understood that Bint Wathilah Ibn al-Aqa' was a transmitter of traditions, but her name was not found. Her father was a Shi'ah, and usually children follow the religion of their father.3
Ibn 'Asakir relates from Salamah Ibn Bashir Ibn Sayfi who quotes Bint Wathilah Ibn al-Asqa' as saying, "The Messenger of God (S) said, 'I entered Heaven and saw written on its door, 'Charity becomes ten times as much, and a loan becomes seventeen times as much.' I asked Jibra’il how is it that charity becomes ten times as much, but a loan becomes seventeen times as much?' He told me, 'Charity is given both to those who aren't in need, and those who are in need. However, a loan is only given to a person who is in need."4
