The Story of Siti Masyitoh who was Tortured Alive by Pharaoh and Her Grave Emitting a Fragrant Odor

Dream - Siti Masyitoh is a Muslim woman who inspires anyone. This noble woman lived in the time of Pharaoh and served as an assistant to take care of Pharaoh's children.

During the Isra Mi'raj moment, the Prophet Muhammad suddenly smelled a very fragrant aroma. He asked about the origin of the fragrance. Then the angel Jibril answered that the fragrance came from the grave of a righteous woman named Siti Masyitoh and her children.

So, what caused the grave of Siti Masyitoh and her children to emit a fragrant odor? To find out the complete story, here is the summary from various sources.

The Story of Siti Masyitoh Caught Pharaoh Worshiping Allah SWT

Siti Masyitoh is a woman who always holds firmly to the truth and faith in Allah SWT. At that time, Siti Masyitoh served as a servant to Pharaoh's wife named Siti Asiyah. Her task was to take care of Pharaoh's children.

Then there was someone close to Siti Masyitoh named Hazaqil. He was the one who made the basket for the young Prophet Moses to be floated in the river so that he could survive. It is narrated that Siti Masyitoh had believed in Allah SWT through Prophet Moses, but it was still hidden from Pharaoh.

One day, Siti Masyitoh found her husband dead in a tragic condition, killed by Pharaoh. The faith of Siti Masyitoh's husband in Allah SWT was known by Pharaoh, which led him to kill her husband.

This incident made Siti Masyitoh overwhelmed with sadness. However, she surrendered herself to Allah SWT and tried to be patient. Siti Masyitoh shared her sadness with Siti Asiyah. At that time, it was also known that Siti Asiyah had believed in Allah SWT without her husband's knowledge.

In her daily life after her husband's death, Siti Masyitoh continued to serve Pharaoh's children. However, one day there was a seemingly simple incident. Siti Masyitoh dropped a comb belonging to Pharaoh's child. As she picked up the comb, she suddenly said 'bismillah'.

Her words surprised Pharaoh's child and he questioned whether the words were meant for his father. Since it was revealed, Siti Masyitoh finally confessed and said that the bismillah she uttered was for the true God and not for Pharaoh.

Her answer offended Pharaoh's child, and he planned to report it to his father. And indeed, Pharaoh heard about it and became very angry. Pharaoh summoned Siti Masyitoh and asked her directly.

"Is it true what my child conveyed? Who is the God you have been worshiping all this time?" asked Pharaoh.

"Yes. There is no God but Allah, who truly rules the universe and everything in it." answered Siti Masyitoh firmly.

This answer made Pharaoh even angrier, and he ordered his guards to prepare boiling oil to torture Siti Masyitoh and her children.

Siti Masyitoh Tortured Alive in Hot Oil

Hot oil complete with large copper has been prepared. Later, the process of putting Siti Masyitoh and her children into the hot oil will be witnessed by the public. Before that happens, Pharaoh gives them a chance. If Masyitoh admits that Pharaoh is her god, then she and her children will be saved.

Her faith remains strong and Siti Masyitoh is not afraid of Pharaoh's threats. Pharaoh ordered his guards to put Masyitoh's children one by one into the hot oil. When it was the turn of the last child and in the midst of Siti Masyitoh's doubt, suddenly the child could speak and said:

"Do not be afraid and doubtful, O my mother. Because our death will be rewarded by Allah Ta'ala and the gates of heaven will be open, waiting for our arrival."

Siti Masyitoh no longer hesitated. With full conviction and sincerity, Masyitoh said "Bismillah tawak kal tu 'alallah wallahu akbar". She and her baby then jumped into the hot oil. But strangely, after that, a fragrant odor emerged.

The Prophet Muhammad Smelled the Fragrant Odor

The bones of Siti Masyitoh and her children were buried in a certain place. Until one day during the Isra Mi'raj, the Prophet Muhammad passed by the place. Suddenly, the Prophet Muhammad smelled a fragrant odor and asked about its origin.

"That is the grave of Masyitoh and her children." answered the angel Jibril.

That is the story of a noble-hearted Muslim woman with a strong faith in Allah SWT until the end of her life. And even though only bones remained, a fragrant odor could be smelled from her grave, which amazed the Prophet Muhammad.