. Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~

says, 'When I settled in Rabdha (on the instruction of Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~), it once occurred that the Iqaamah (for salaah) was' already called out and an Abyssinian man who had been appointed to collect Zakaah went forward (to lead the salaah). However, when he saw me, he started going back and putting me forward. I said to him, 'Stay where you are, for I am obeying thecorilmand of Rasulullaah ~.',,(l) Another narration states that when Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ went to Rabdha, he once found an Abyssinian slave of Hadhrat uthmaan ~ there. The man called out the Adhaan and the Iqaamah and then asked Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~~ to go forward (to lead the salaah). Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ said, "No. Rasulullaah ~ instructed me to listen and to obey even an Abyssinian slave." The slave then went forward . and Hadhrat Abu Dharr ~ performed salaah behind him.

(2) Hadhrat umar.~ said, "Listen and obey (your Ameer) even though the person appointed as your Ameer is an Abyssinian slave with mutilated lim bs. Exercise patience if he harms you and if he gives you an instruction, carry it out. Also exercise patience if he deprives you and even if he oppresses you. However, if he ever intends to diminish your Deen, then tell him, 'You may have my blood but not my Deem' Also ensure that you never separate from the ]amaa'ah." (3) The Narration of Hadhrat Umar ~ Concerning Showing Respect for the Ameer and his Incident with Hadhrat Alqama in this Regard Hadhrat Hasan narrates that Hadhrat Alqama bin Alaatha once met Hadhrat Umar ~ late at night. Because Hadhrat Umar ~ resembled Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ~~ (Hadhrat Alqama mistook him as Hadhrat Khaalid ~) and said, "0 Khaalid! That man (Hadhrat Umar ~) has dismissed you from your post (as commanding officer)!

It is all because of his narrow sightedness. In fact, my cousin and I were about to ask him for something but we shall now never ask him anything becauSe he has dismissed you." Hadhrat Umar ~ said to him, "Is there anything else you wish to say?" Hadhrat Alqama continued, "Nevertheless, our leaders are people who have a right over us (that we have to obey them in all conditions). We shall have Ou'r rewards with Allaah (1) Ibn J areer. (2) AbdurRazzaaq, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.168). (3) Ibn Abi Shaybah, Ibn Jareer, Bayhaqi, Nu'aym bin Hammaad and others, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai(Vol.3 Pg.167). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J when we fulfil the rights we eWe to them." The next morning, Hadhrat Umar ~ asked Hadhrat Khaalid bin waleed ~, ''What has Alqama said to you since last night?" Hadhrat Khaalid ~ replied, "By Allaah!

He has not said anything to me!" Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "And you are even swearing in Allaah's name about it." The narration of Hadhrat Abu Nadhrah adds that Hadhrat Alqama then said to Hadhrat Khaalid~, "Be quiet, 0 Khaalid (DO not deny it)." Another narration(l) concludes with the words of Hadhrat Umar ~.~ who said, "You are.both speaking the truth." The narration of Zubayr bin Bakkaar states that fIadhrat Umar ~~ then granted Hadhrat Alqama what he wanted and thus satisfied his need. This narration also adds that (during the night. conversation) when Hadhrat U~ar ~).1.~ asked Hadhrat Alqama what he had to say, fIadhrat Alqama replied, "All I can advocate is that we listen and obey. Hadhrat Umar ~ later said (to Hadhrat Alqama) that if everyone else shared his attitude, it would be more precious to him (Hadhrat Umar ®.~) than all the wealth in the world. (2) An Incident of a Leper Concerning Respect . for the Ameer Hadhrat Ibn Abi Mulaykah says that Hadhrat Umar ®.~ once passed by a lady suffering from leprosy as she was busy performing Tawaaf. He said to her, "0 servant of Allaah! Do not cause difficulty to the people (because they are afraid to perform Tawaafwith you here).

It would be best for you to remain at home." She then' remained at home (and stopped going to the Masjidul Haraam). It later . occurred that a man passing by her said to her, "The person who had prevented you has passed away. YOU may now come out." She responded by saying, "It is not befitting of me to obey him while he was alive and then disobey him after his death." (3) The Consequences of Disobeying the Ameer Hadhrat Shamar narrates from a man who had been the chief of an area during the KhiJaafah of Hadhrat Ali ~~ that Hadhrat Ali ~ once. issued an order to them and then asked,"will you do as you have been ordered?" When the said that they would ~ot, Hadhrat Ali ~ said, "I swear by Allaah that you must do as you have been commanded otherwise the Jews and the Christians will definitely mount you necks." (4) Co-operation between Leaders The Incident Between Hadhrat Amr hin AI Aas ®~~, Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~~ and Hadhrat U ~'tl~:::!"~'I~ mar ~.IAIlIe~ Hadhrat Urwa bin Zubayr '~).i.1~ narrates that Rasulullaah ~ once sent (l) From sayf bin Amr, also narrating from Hadhrat Hasan. (2) Ya'qoob bin sufyaan and zubayr bin Bakkaar, as quoted in Isaaba (Vo1.2 Pg.504). (3) Maalik, as quoted in Kanzu/ UmmaaJ (Vo1.5 Pg.192J. (4) Ibn Abi Shaybah, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ(VoL3 Pg.167).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vo/-2) Hadhrat AIm bin AI Aas ~ (as Ameer) on a military expedition to th.e rural towns of Shap.m, where the Battle of Dhaatus Salaasil was fought. The towns were those of the BanuBaliy tribe, the Banu Abdullaah tribe and the Banu Qudaa'ah tribe next to them. It was from the Banu Baliy tribe that the maternal uncles of Aas bin waa'il hailed (Aas bin Waa'il was the father of Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~). When Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ arrived at the place, he was apprehensive of the large numbers of the enemy and sent a message to Rasulullaah ~ asking for reinforcements. Rasulullaah _ prepared the early Muhaajireen for the task and amongst the most senior Muhaajireen who got ready for the task were Hadhrat Abu .Bakr ~ and Hadhrat Umar ~~. Rasulullaah ~ appointed Hadhrat Ab"u ubaydahbin ]arraah ~~ as their Ameer and when they met Hadhrat Amrbin AI Aas~, he said to them, "I am your Ameer now for I had sent the message fo Rasulullaah _ asking foryou to come here as reinforcements.

However, the group of Muhaajireen said, "You may be the Ameer of your army, but our Ameer is Abu Ubaydah ~~." Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~);.,~ reiterated what he said by saying, "You are only the reinforcements that I had requested." Hadhrat Abu ubaydah ~ was a man of excellent character and very soft-hearted. When he saw what was happening, he said, "You ought to know 0 Amr that the parting instruction Rasulullaah ~ gave to me was, 'When you reach your companion, co-;operate with him.' I shall therefore obey you even if . youwish to disobey.me." With this, Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~5 handed over the commend to Hadhrat Amr ~. (1) Another narration from Zuhri states that Rasulullaah _ dispatched two expeditions against the Banu Kalb tribe, the Ghassaan tribe and other Kuffaar tribes located in the rural towns of Shaam. Rasulullaah ~ appointed Hadhrat Abu ubaydah bin ]arraah ~ asAmeetofoneexpedition and Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ as Ameer of the other. Marching in the army of Hadhrat Abu ubaydah ~~ was Hadhrat Abu 'Bakr ~ and Hadhrat Umar ~5. When the two armies were about to leave, Rasulullaah ~ called for Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~ and Hadhrat Amr ~'5 and said to them, "Never oppose each other." When the two armies had left (Madinah), Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~ took Hadhrat Amr ~""5 aside and said to him, "Rasulullaah ~ had emphatically advised us never to oppose each other.

It is either you who will obey me or I that will obey you." Hadhrat Amr ~~ r.eplied, "I'd rather that you obey me." Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~ then accepted to be under the command of Hadhrat AInr ~, who became the commander of both armies. Hadhrat Umar ~)1.15 became angry at this arrangement and said (to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~), "You have chosen to be under the command of Naabigha's son and have made him your Ameer, the Arneer of Abu Bakr ~ and our Ameer?!" What sort of idea is this?" Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~)1.15 pacified Hadhrat Umar ~~ by saying, "Dear brother! Rasulullaah ~ emphatically (1) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Ai Bidaaya wan Nihaaya (VolA Pg.273).as quoted in KEnzu/ Ummaal (Vol. S Pg.31O), Ibn Asaakir has also reported the narration but instead of the saying "the rural towns of Shaam" he mentions "the east ofShaam". THE UVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J advised me and Amr never to oppose each other. I therefore feared that if I do not obey him, I would be disobeying Rasulullaah ~.

In this way, more people would be the cause of spoiling my relationship with Rasulullaah ~. I swear by Allaah that I shall now obey him until we return." When they returned from the expedition, Hadhrat Vmar ~ complained about this to Rasulullaah ~. Rasulullaah ~ said, "After this, I shall appoint only someone from yourselves (senior Muhaajireen) as your Ameer." (I) The Rights that Subjects Owe to their Ameer The Statement of Hadhrat Umar OO~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Salama bin Shihaab Abdi reports that Hadhrat Vmar ~~ once said, "0 citizens! We {leaders) have a right that you owe to us. It is that you always wish well for us even in our absence and that you assist us in all good works. Take note that there is nothing more beloved to Allaah and which has a more widespread benefit than the tolerance and compassion of an Ameer towards his subjects.

On the contrary, there is nothing more detested by Allaah than the foolishness of an Ameer and his harshness." (2) , Another narration from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Akeem states that Hadhrat Vmar ~~said, "There is no tolerance more loved by Allaah than the tolerance and compassion of an Ameer (towards his subjects). There is also no foolishness that is more detested by Allaah than the foolishness and harshness of an Ameer. Those who overlook things that happen to him will receive health and safety and those who exercise justice between people even when it concerns himself shall be granted success in his affairs. suffering disgrace when being obedient is closer to goodness than winning honour through sin." (3) Prohibition from Speaking ill of the Ameer The Narration of Hadhrat Anas ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Anas ~u..~ narrates, "The senior companions of Rasulullaah ~ used to prevent us from certain misdeeds. They would say, 'Never speak ill of your leaders, never betray them and never disobey them. Fear Allaah and exercise patience because the event (Qiyaamah/death) is close by," (4) Refraining from Speaking the Truth Before Leaders In this Regard, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ Tells Hadhrat Urwa ~~ that they used to consider this as an act of Hypocrisy Hadhrat Vrwa ~ narrates that he once approached Hadhrat Abdullaah bin (l) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul ummaaJ (V01.5 Pg,3I9). (2) Hannaad, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (\/01.3 Pg,l66).

Tabari (\/01.6 Pg.32) has reported a similar narration, (3) Hannaad, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo\.3 Pg.

(4) Ibn Jareer. as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaal (V01.3 Pg.l68). THE UVES OF THE SAHARAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Vmar bin Khattaab ~~ and said, "0 Abu Abdur Rahmaan! Sometimes we sit with these leaders of ours and we confirm what they say even though we know that it is not true. Even when they make unjust decisions, we still support them and make it'seem credible to them. What do you think about this?" Hadhrat Abdullaah bin vmar ~~ said, "Dear nephew! During the time we were with Rasulullaah ~ we rygarded this to be an act of hypocrisy but I do not know what you regard it to be." (1) Another narration from the father of Hadhrat Aasim bin Muhammad states that someone once said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~,~, ''When we are with our ·leaders, we say things that are quite the opposite of what we say when we leave them." Hadhrat Abdullaahbin Vmar ~ commented, ''We used to regard this as an act of hypocrisy." (2) Bukhari has reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Muhammad bin Zaid but adds. that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~~ said, "During the time of Rasulullaah ~, we regarded this to be an act of hypocrisy." Hadhrat Mujaahid reports that when a man came to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~,~, the latter asked nim, "How is the relationship between you people and Abu vnays (the Ameer)?" The man replied, "Our relationship is that when we meet with him, we tell him what he likes to hear and sing a different tune when we go away from him." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~ commented, "When we were with Rasulullaah ~, this is the thing we regarded as hypocrisy." (3) Hadhrat Sha'bi reports that they once said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Vmar ~, "When we enter the courts of these people (our leaders), we say the things they like to hear but then say the opposite when we leave their presence." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin vmar~,~ said, "During the time of Rasulullaah ~, we used to regard this as an act of hypocrisy." (4) The Narration of Hadhrat Alqama bin Waqqaas Concerning the Prohibition of Laughing and Jesting in the Presence of the Ameer Hadhrat Alqama bin Waqqaas narrates that there was a useless man who used to enter the tourts of the governors and make them laugh.

Hadhrat Alqama's grandfather said to the man, "Shame on you!. Why do you enter the courts of these people and make them laugh?! I have heard from Bilaal bin Haarith ~ who was a companion of Rasulullaah ~ that Rasulullaah ~ said, 'A servant (of Allaah) may utter a word that pleases Allaah without him realising its true potential and because of it, Allaah becomes pleased with him until the day he meets Allaah. On the contrary, a servant (of Allaah) may utter a word that displeases Allaah without him realising its true potential and because of it, Allaah becomes displeased with him until the day he meets Allaah.",(5) Another narration from Hadhrat Alqama states that Hadhrat Bilaal bin Haarith (1) Bayhaqi (Vo1.8 Pg.165). (2) Bayhaqi (Vol.8 Pg.164), as quoted in rargheeb wat rarheeb (VolA Pg.382). (3) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (Vol.l Pg.93).

(4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VolA Pg.332), (5) Bayhaqi (VoL8 Pg.165). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) Muzani ~ said to him, "I see that you enter the courts of these governors and ovelWhelm them. Do check what you are saying to them because I have heard RasuluHaah ~ say, " A servant (of A11aah) may utter a word ... " The rest of the narration is like the one mentioned above. The Statement of Hadhr~t Hudhayfa ~u.7~ that the Doors of the Rulers are Dens of Evil Hadhrat Hudhayfa ~.I:f..,"@~ once said, "Beware of the dens of evil!" "What are the dens of evil, 0 Abu Abdullaah?" someone enquired from him. He replied, "The doors of the rulers.

A person enters the court of a ruler and then confirms the lies he speaks and praises him for qualities he does not possess." (1) The Advice Hadhrat Abbaas ~,IJ.1~ gave his Son in this Regard. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~.~~ narrates that his father (Hadhrat Abbaas ®~) once said to him, "Dear son! I notice that the Arneerul Mu'mineen calls for you, allows you to be close to him and even consults with you together with the·Sahabah ~ of Rasulullaah ~. Now remember these three things that I am telling you. Fear :Allaah and never let him enCQunter any lies from you (never tell him a lie). You should als9 never disclose any of his secrets and never ·backbite about anyone in his presence." One of the narrators by the name of Aamir says that he said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~, "Each one of these advices are better than a thousand." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~I:f..,~ in turn said, "Each one of them is better than ten thousand." (2) Hadhrat Sha'bi reports that Hadhrat Abbaas ~I~ once said to his son Hadhrat Abdullaah ®IJ..,~, "I notice that that great man (referring to Hadhrat Umar ~~) allows you to sit close to him and includes you amongst people with whom you do not belong (the veterans of Badr).

You should therefore remember three things that I shall tell you. Never let him encounter any lies from you. (never tell him a lie), never disclose any of his secrets and never backbite about anyone in his presence." (3) Speaking the Truth to the Anleer and Rejecting his Command if it Conflicts with the Commands of Allaah The Incident between Hadhrat Ubay ~llJ.1~ and Hadhrat Umar ~,~ and his Statement that there is no Good in an Ameer in whose Presence The 'I:ruth Cannot be Spoken Hadhrat Hasan ~~ narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once refused to (l) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.22 7). (2) Abu NU'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.31S). Tabraani has also reported the narration but Haythami (Vol.4 Pg.221) has commented on the chain of narrators ..

(3) Bayhaqi (Vol. S Pg.197l. mE UVES OF mE SAHABAH 1@~~ (Vol-2) accept a verse of the Qur'aan from Hadhrat Ubay ~)1.1~ (saying that it is either not in the Qur'aan or not as Hadhrat Ubay ~W~ said it appeared). Hadhrat Ubay ~~ said, "I had heard it from Rasulullaah ~ at a time when you were preoccupied with trade in Baqee." Hadhrat Umar ~ then said, "You have spoken the truth. (I knew that the verse is in the Qur'aan but I refused to accept it because) I only wanted to test whether there are people amongst you who would speak the truth (before the Ameer). There is no good· in an Ameer in whose presence the truth cannot be spoken and who does not speak the truth." (1) Hadhrat Abu Mijlaz reports that Hadhrat Umar ~ accused Hadhrat Ubay ~..J€i oflying when he recited the verse(2): ",»j~1 ~l; J;2~1 J~I ~" Hadhrat Ubay ~~ retorted by saying, "Your lie is worse!" Someone reprimanded Hadhrat Ubay ~ by saying, "Are you calling the Ameerul Mu'mineen a liar?" Hadhrat Ubay ~ replied, "I have more respect for the rights of the Ameerul Mu'mineen than you have. However, I have falsified him only to ron firm the truth of Allaah's Book and I can never confirm what the Ameerul Mu'mineen says when it entails falsifying the Book of Allaah." H&dhrat Umar ~~ then said, "He has spoken the truth.'" (3) Hadhrat Basheer bin SaId Says to HadhratUmar ~~~: "If you do that, we will Set you Straight as an Arrow is Straightened " Hadhrat Nu'maan bin Basheer ~~ reports that in a gathering of Muhaajireen and Ansaar, Hadhrat Umar ~ once asked, 'What will you people do if I were permissive in certain matters?" When everyone remained silent, Hadhrat Umar ~~ repeated the question for a second and then a third time.

Badhrat Basheer bin Sa'd then responded by saying, "If you do that, we will set you straight as an arrow is straightened." Hadhrat Umar ~commented, "You are then certainly the ones (capable of being with me)! You are then certainly the ones!" (4) The Incident of Hadhrat UIhar ~Uu~ and Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~.~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Moosa bin Abu Isa narrates that when Hadhrat Umar bin Khattaab ~~ went to the pond of the Banu Haaritha, he met Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ®Uo1~ there. i-Iadhrat Umar ~~ asked him, 'What do you think of me?" Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~ replied, "I swear by Allaah that in my opinion you are as I like to see you and as anyone who likes good likes to see you. I see that you are meticulous in collecting wealth,are also abstinent from it (I) Ibn Raahway, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(llo1.7 Pg.2). (2) Surah Maa'idah, verse 107. (3) Abd bin Humayd, Ibn Jareer and Ibn Adi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (IIo!.1 Pg.285). (4) Ibn Asaakir and Abu Dharr Harawi in his Majaami. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (1101.3 Pg.148).

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ifE'J~ (Vol-2J and distribute it justly. If however, you stray, we shall straighten you just as arrows are straightened with weights." Hadhrat Umar ®\i.1~ then said "Excellent! (YOU say,) 'If however, you stray, we shall straighten you just as arrows are straightened with weights'. All praise belongs to Allaah Who has placed me amongst people who will rectify me when I stray." (1) Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~ tells someone who Objected to his words, "This Man has Given me Life, May Allaah give him Life" Hadhrat Abu Qabeel narrates that Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ®\i.1~ once ascended the pulpit on the day of ]umu'ah and said in his lecture, "The wealth is all ours and the spoils of war are all ours. We shall give it to whom we will and refuse whoever we will." Since no one responded to this statement, Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~ repeated it the following Jumu'ah. When no one objected this time as well, he again repeated it on the third Jumu'ah.

On that occasion, a man in the Masjid stood up and said, "NeverI The wealth is ours and the spoils of war are ours. If anyone poses an obstacle between us and it, we shall have him dealt with by Allaah or by our swords." After Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ®\i.1~~ descended from the pulpit, he sent for the man, who was allowed in his court. "He is destroyed!" the people commented. However, when the people entere~ the court of Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ®.t;~, they found the man sitting with Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~ on his bed. Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ®.~ then said to the people, "This man has gi'~tn me life, may Allaah give him life. I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'Soon after me there shall come rulers who will say (wrong) things and no one would object to them.

They will fall over each other in Jahannam just as monkeys (jumping from a tree) fall over each other.' When no one objected to what I said on the first Jumu'ah, I feared that I would be amongst these rulers. When no one objected on the second Jumu'ah, I said to myself that I must be from amongst them. However, when I spoke on the third Jumu'ah, this man objected. He has given me life, may Allaah give him life." (2) The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~~ and Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ~~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Khaalid bin Hakeem bin Hizaam reports that when Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~ was governor of Shaam, he punished some of the local (Kuffaar) persons (for not paying the Jizya(3». Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ®u..~ stood up and spoke to him (about the error of his act). The people commented, "You have made the Ameer angry." Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ®.\:l.'j;~ said, "I had never intended to make him angry but I have heard Rasulullaah ~~ say that (1) Ibn Mubaarak, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzui Ummaai (Vol.4 Pg.38 J).

(2) Tabraani in his Kabeer and Awsat and Abu Ya'la, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo\.S Pg.236). (3) According to a narration of BaawardL THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J the people who will be most severely punished on the Day of Qiyaamah will be those who punished people most severely in this world." (1) The Narration of Hadhrat Hasan @~jn this Regard Hadhrat Hasan reports that when Ziyaad dispatched Hadhrat Hakam bin Amr Ghifaari ~ as governor of Khurasan, the Muslims there managed to win a large amount of booty. Ziyaad then wrote to Hadhrat Hakam ~.~ saying, "The Ameerul Mu'mineen (Hadhrat Mu'aawiya~l~) has written to say that all'the gold and silver should be reserved for him and should therefore not be distributed amongst the Muslims." Hadhrat Hakam ~ wrote back to Ziyaad saying, "You have written to me about the letter of the Ameerul Mu'mineen, However, I have received the Book of Allaah before the letter of the Ameerul Mu'mineen (I shall therefore not obey his command which contradicts that of the Qur'aan). I swear by Allaah that even if the skies and earth have to close up on a person, Allaah will create an escape for him between them and give him peace if he is one who fears Allaah." Hadhrat Hakam ~ then had an announcer announce to the people' that they should present themselves for the booty by the morning. He then distributed the booty (including the gold and silver) amongst the people. When he did this, Hadhrat Mu'aawiya ~~ sent some people to arrest Hadhrat Hakam ~,tl.~ and place him in shackles.

Hadhrat Hakam ~ passed away in these shackles and was buried in Khurasan. He said, "I shall contest (my case against Mu'aawiya .~ in the court of Allaah)." (2) Another narration adds that after Hadhrat Hakam ~.~ had distributed the booty amongst the people, he prayed, "0 Allaah! If You have any good for me with You, then raise me to You." He then passed away in the town of Maroo in Khurasan. (3) Isaaba (VoU Pg.347) states that it was actually whenHadhrat Hakam ~ received the letter of ZiyaaG noting his displeasure, he prayed to Allaah (for a swift death), after which he passed away. The Way that Hadhrat Imraan bin Husayn'~~ Dealt with the Zakaah Monies Hadhrat Ataa reports that. Ziyaad or his Son once sent Hadhrat Imraan bin Husayn ~.~ to collect Zakaah.

When Hadhratlmraan ~ returned, he brought nothing back. "Where is the money?" asked Ziyaad (or his son). "Did you send me to bring back any money?" Hadhrat Imraan ~ asked, "I collected it as we used to do during the time of Rasulullaah ~ and used it in the avenues we used it during the time of Rasulullaah ~ (I distributed it amongst the needy of the area)." (4) (I) Ibn Abi Aasim, Baghawi, Ahmad, Bukhari in his Taareekh, Baawardi and Tabraani, as quoted in Isaaba (VoL I Pg.403). Haythamj (Vol. 5 Pg.234) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) Haakim (VoU Pg.442). (3) Isti'aab (VoU Pg.316).

(4) Haakim (VoU Pg,471), narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Dhahabi. mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) The Rights that the Ameer Owes to his Subjects Hadhrat Umar ~~ Enquires from Delegations about the Qualities of Their Governors Hadhrat Aswad bin Yazeed narrates that whenever a delegation came to Hadhrat Umar ®.~, he would ask them about their governor. He would ask, "Does he visit the ill? Does he respond to the pleas of slaves? How does he treat those who stand at his door (to have a need fulfilled)?" If the delegates had to give a negative answer to any of the questions, Hadhrat Umar ~~ would dismiss the governor. (1) Hadhrat lbraheem reports that when Hadhrat Umar ~ appointed a governor to an area and a delegation had to come to him from the same area, he would ask them, "How is your governor? Does he visit the slaves?

Does he follow funeral processions? How is his door (is he accessible)? Is it welcoming?" If the people replied that the governor's door was welcoming and that he visited -the slaves, Hadhrat Umar ~ would leave the man in his post. Otherwise, he would send a messenger to dismiss him. (2) The Conditions Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Made with his Governors Hadhrat AasimbinAbiNujoodstatesthat whenever Hadhrat umar·~);..~ dispatched governors, he would make the conditions with them that they should never ride Turkish horses, should not eat refined white flour, should not wear fine clothing and should not lock their doors to those who were in need. He made it clear to them that if they were ever to do any of this, they would be liable for punishment.

It was only after making these conditions that he saw them off (walked a distance with them). When he was about to return, he would further tell them, "I . am not sending you to give you sovereignty over the blood of people, over their skins, over their honour and over their wealth. I am sending you to ensure that the people establish salaah. to distribute the' spoils of war amongst them and to judge between them with justice. If you encounter any difficulties, do refer it to me. Beware that you never hit an Arab for this would humiliate them. Never prevent them from returning to their homelands because this would place them in great difficulty and never level false accusations against them because you would then be depriving them (of their rights).

Also ensure that you keep the (words of the) Qur'aan separate (from the Ahadeeth and from commentaries so that these ar:e nor confused as part of the Qur'aan)." (3) Another similar narration states that Hadhrat Umar ®~ said, "Keep the Qur'aan separate and report fewer narrations from Rasulullaah ~. I shall also join you in doing this." Hadhrat Umar ®,~ would also enforce the necessary (1) sayhaqi. as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/ (Vo1.3 Pg.166). Tabari (Vo1.5 Pg.33) has also reported a similar narration. (2) Hannaad, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/(Vo1.3 Pg.166). (3) Bayhaqi. as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/(VoI.3 Pg.l48). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J punishment on his governors (when they deserved it) and whenever a complaint was brought to him about any governor, he would gather the complainant and the governor in one place.

Thereafter, ·if the complaint was proven to be valid and the governor needed to be taken to task, Hadhrat Vmar ~ would take him to task. (1) Hadhrat Abu Khuzayma bin Thaabit ~ reports that whenever Hadhrat Vmar ~\J.1~ appointed someone as governor, he would make a group of the Ansaar and some others witness (to the appointment) and say (to the new governor), "I am not sending you to give you sovereignty over the blood of people ... " The rest of the narration is similar to the one quoted earlier. {2) The Statement of Hadhrat Umar ~)i,~ Concerning the Duties of an Ameer Hadhrat Abdur Rarmaan bin Saabit reports that Hadhrat Vmar ~~ once sent for Hadhrat Sa'eedbin Aamir Jumhi ~tf.,~ and said to him, "We wish to appoint you in command of this regiment whom you should lead into enemy territory to wage war with them." Hadhrat Sa'eed ~~ said, "0 Umar! Please do not try me." Hadhrat Vmar ®!~ resolved "I shall never leave you. You people have cast this responsibility (of Khilaafah) on my neck and now you wi.sh to leave me all alone! I am sending you with a group of people from whom Y0U are not the best.

I am not sending you to whip them or to humiliate them but only to lead them in Jihaad against their enemies and to distribute their booty amongst them." (3) The Statement of Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ®)J.1~ once addressed the people saying, "The Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat vmar bin Khattaab ~ has sent me here to teach you the Book of your Rabb, the Sunnah of your Nabi ~ and to administrate over municipal affairs." (4) Condemning Rulers who Live Lives Above the Standards of the Common People and who Veil Themselves from people in Need An Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~ and Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abu saalih Ghifaari narrates that Hadhrat Arnr bin Al Aas ®!1~ (while in Egypt) once wrote to Hadhrat Vmar ®.~ stating: 'We have reserved a house (1) Tabari (Vo\.s Pg.19). (2) Ibn Abi Sliaybah, as quoted in Kanzul Ummalll (VoL3 Pg.148). (3) Ibn Sa'd and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Ki:im"u! Ummaal(Voi.3 Pg.149). (4) ibn Asaakir and Abu Nu'aym in his Hiiya, as qIloted in Kanzul UmmaaJ (Vb\.3 Pg.149), narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami0!oL5 Pg.213). mE LIVES OF mE SAl:lA.BAH ~~. (Vol-2) for you here next to the Jaami Masjid." Hadhrat Umar ~ wrote back sayin~, ''Why should a man living in Hijaaz have a house in Egypt?" Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then ordered that the area be converted into a marketplace for the Muslims.

(1) Hadhrat Umar ®~~ Writes to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ®~ to Demolish a Pulpit Hadhrat Tameem J ayshani ~~ reports that Hadhrat Umar ~~ wrote the following letter to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~: "The news has reached me that you have had a pulpit made by which you climb high above the people's necks (when delivering a sermon). Is it not sufficient for you to remain standing with the Muslims beneath your heels. I command you in the name of AIlaah that you should demolish it." (2) The Letter of Hadhrat Umar ~~ to Hadhrat Utba bin Farqad about not Raising his Standards above that of the Public Hadhrat Abu uthmaan reports that Hadhrat Umar ~~ wrote a letter to them when they were in Azerbaijan. He wrote: "0 Utba bin Farqad! Your position and wealth has not been the fruits of your efforts, nor the fruits of your father's or mother's efforts. Feed the people in their homes with that which you feed yourself in your home.

Guard yourself against indulging in luxuries, from imitating the appearance of the Mushrikeen and from wearing silk clothing." (3) Hadhrat Umar ~~ Takes the Ameer of Hims to Task for Constructing a Lofty Residence Hadhrat Urwa bin Ruwaym narrates that Hadhrat Umar ®.~ was inquiring about the condition of the people (during the Hajj) when some people from Hims passed by him. "How is your Ameer?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~~. They replied, "He is the best of Ameers except for the fact that he had built a lofty residence in which he lives. Hadhrat Umar ~ then wrote a letter, which he sent with a messenger with instructions to burn ~he building down. When the messenger reached Hims, he gathered firewood and set fire to the door. When the Ameer was informed about it, he said, "Leave him alone because he has been sent (by the Ameerul Mu'mineen)." The messenger then handed the letter over to the Ameer.

(After reading the letter) The Ameer did not eVen put. the letter down when he rode off to Hadhrat Umar ~~. When Hadhrat Umar ~,~ saw him arrive, he told the Ameer to meet him at Harra where the Zakaah camels were kept. (When he met him there) Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked him to remove his clothes and then gave him a garment of camel hide to wear. Hadhrat Umar ~ then (1) Ibn Abdul Hakam. as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (Vo1.3 Pg.1481; (2) !bnAbdul Hakam. as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ(Vo1.3 Pg.166). (3) Muslim, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vot3 Pg.458). THE UVES OF'THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) instructed him to fetch water from the well to give the camels to drink.

The man continued going in and out of the well until he was exhausted. Hadhrat Umar ~ then asked him, "How much longer will you be in this world?" "For only a short while," carne the reply. Hadhrat Umar ~~ commented, "Then is it for this short while that you have built the mansion and adopted a standard of living that exceeds those of the poor, the widows and orphans? Go back to your post and' never repeat yourself" (1) Hadhrat Umar ®~~ Takes Hadhrat SaId ~)J.1~ to task for Building a Mansion Hadhrat Attaab bin Rifaa'ah narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once received the news that Hadhrat Sa'd ~~ had built a mansion and had a door put on it, saying that the noise from the marketplace has now been cut off (form entering the mansion). Hadhrat· Umar ~~ then dispatched Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~~, whom he always sent when he needed a task done exactly as he wanted. The instructions he gave Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~ was to bring Hadhrat Sa'd ~ to him and to burn down the door.

(When Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslarna ~~ arrived in Kufa) Someo~e carne' to Hadhrat Sa'd ~ and informed him (about the arrival) and when the features (of Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~) were described to Hadhrat Sa'd §~, he recognised him. I:Iadhrat Sa'd ~ then went to meet Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~, who said to him, "The news has reacherl the Arneerul Mu'mineen that you commented about the noise being cut off." When Hadhrat Sa'd ~~ swore that he never made such a statement, Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~ said, "we shall do as. we have been commanded while you will have to convey what you said (to the Ameerul Mu'mineen). " When Hadhrat Said ~~ offered to provide Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~ with provisions for the journey, he refused to take any and rode off until he reached Madinah. When Hadhrat Umar ~ saw him, he said, "If I did not have a good opinion of you, I would have thought that you did not fulfil the task." Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~~ informed Hadhrat Umar ~~ that he had hurried back and assured Hadhrat Umar ~~, "I have fulfilled the task. However, Sa'd ~~ excuses himself and swears that he had never made the statement." Hadhrat Umar ~~. asked, "Did he give you any prOvisions for the journey?" Hadhrat Muhammad bin Maslama ~.~ replied, "NO, but what prevented you from giving me provisions?" Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "I disliked giving you any provisions because although you would have had ease, I would have had to suffer for it (in the Aakhirah) since hunger is killing the people around me in Madinah. Have you not heard Rasulullaah ~ say that a Mu'min should not fill his belly while his neighbour goes hungry?,,(2) (I) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaal (\feD Pg.166).

(2) Ibn Mubaarak, Ibn Raahway and Musaddad, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoL3 Pg.l65). The THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Another narration from Hadhrat Abu Bakrah ~,~ and Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~~ states that the news that reached Hadhrat Umar ~~~ stated that Hadhrat Said ~~ kept aloof from the people and locked them out of his house. Hadhrat Umar ®~ then dispatched Hadhrat Ammaar bin Yaasir ®~ with instructions to go to Hadhrat Sa'd ~~~ and if he found the door locked, he was to burn it down. (I) The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~ and a group of Sahabah ~~~ in Shaam Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ®~~ once sought permission from Hadhrat Umar ~ to go to Shaam. Hadhrat Umar ~~~ told him that he would be allowed to go there only on condition that he became a governor of one of the areas. When Hadhrat Abu Dardaa§l~ refused to be a governor, Hadhrat Umar ~ refused to grant the permission.

Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ then said, "I shall go there to t~ach people the Sunnah of their Nabi ~ and lead them in salaah." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then granted him permission. Hadhrat Umar ®~ later visited Shaam and when he drew close to where the Sah.abah ~~ were staying, he stopped until evening fell. When the night cast its veil over him, he called to his slave saying, "0 Yarfa! Let us go to Yazeed bin Abi Sufyaan ~~~. You will see that he has story-tellers with him, lanterns will be burning and rugs of silk(2) and velvet will be spread out, which have been taken from the booty belonging to the Muslims. You will greet him and he will reply, after which you will ask PGrmission to enter and he will not grant permission until he enquires who you are." The two men proceeded until they reached the door of Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abi Sufyaan ®~.

Hadhrat Umar ~ greeted by saying, "As Salaamu Alaykum!" to which Hadhrat Yazeed ~. replied, "Wa Alaykumus Salaam." When Hadhrat Umar~~ as.ked whether he could enter, Hadhrat Yazeed §l~ first asked, "who are you?" To this Yarfa replied, "This is the one who is about to spoil your fun. This is the Ameerul MU'mineen." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then opened the door and found story-tellers there, lanterns burning and rugs of silk and velvet. Hadhrat Umar ~~ urgently instructed Yarfa to shut the door and struck Hadhrat Yazeed ~~ with his whip right between the ears. Hadhrat Umar ~ then folded up all the goods and placed it at the centre of the room. He then issued the command. that no one should move until he returned. Hadhrat Umar ~ andYarfa then left Hadhrat Yazeed~.

Hadhrat Umar entire narration is reported in Isaaba (Vo1.3 Pg.384) except that the narrator's name appears as Abaaya bin Rifaa'ah instead of Attaab bin Rifaa'ah. Haythami (Vol.8 Pg.167) has commented on the chain of narrators. (1) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.8 Pg.168) has commented on the chain of narrators. (2) These rugs may not have been pure silk, but a mixture of silk and more of another fabric. There were also some Sahabah ~ who were of the opinion that although wearing clothing of silk is Haraam, there was nothing wrong with sitting on silk rugs.

It is also possible that the rugs were being used by the governors of the Byzantine Empire who were the former rulers of the region and the Sahabah i~Xi.7~. were. only temporarily using. the quarters of these rulers until they could consolidate their own quarters. . TIlE liVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~)l.1~ (Vol-2) ~ said, "0 Yarfa! Come ~ith me to Amr bin AI Aas ~. You will see that he has story-tellers with him, lanterns will be burning and rugs of velvet will be spread out, which have been taken from the booty belonging to the Muslims. You will greet him arid he will reply, after which you will ask permission to enter and he will not grant permission until he enquires who you are." The two men proceeded until they reached the door of Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~. Hadhrat Vmar ~~ greeted by saying, "As Salaamu AIaykum!" to which Hadhrat Amr ~~ replied, "Wa Alaykumus Salaam." When Hadhrat Vmar ~ asked whether he could enter, Hadhrat Amr ~ first asked, "Who are you?" To this Yarfa repUed,"This is the one who is about to spoil your fun.

This is the Ameerul Mu'mineen." Hadhrat Vmar ~~ then opened the door and found story-tellers there, lanterns burning and rugs of velvet. Hadhrat Vmar ~ urgently instructed Yarfa to shut the door and struck Hadhrat Amr ~ with his whip right between the ears. Hadhrat Vmar ~ then folded up all the goods and placed it at the centre of the room. He then issued the command that no one should move until he returned. After leaving Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas~, Hadhrat Vmar ~\i.~ said, "0 Yarfa! Let us go to Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~.

You will see that he has story-tellers with him, lanterns will be burning and rugs of wool will be spread out, which have been taken from the booty belonging to the Muslims. You will greet him and he will reply, after which you will ask permission to enter and he will not grant permission until he enquires who you are." The two men proceeded until they reached the door of Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~. Hadhrat Vmar ~ greeted by saying, "As Salaamu AIaykum!" to which Hadhrat Abu Moosa ~ replied, "Wa Alaykumus Salaam." When Hadhrat Vmar ~ asked whether he could enter, Hadhrat Abu Moosa ~~ first asked, ''Who are you?" To this Yarfareplied, "This is the one who is about to spoil your fun. This is the Ameerul Mu'mineen." Hadhrat Vmar ~ then opened the door and found story-tellers there, lanterns burning and rugs of wool spread out. Hadhrat Vmar ~ struck Hadhrat Abu Moosa ~ with his whip right between the ears and then said, ''You too, 0 Abu Moosa (have you also changed sInce leaving Madinah)?" Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'an ~ said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! This is what I have (which is less than the others) You have already seen what my 'companions are doing whereas I had also received what they have received (but have not gone fo the extent they have)." Hadhrat Vmar ~,~ asked, "Then what is all this about?" Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~ replied, "The people of the city believe that this is the only way by which to rule." Hadhrat vmar ~~ then folded up all the goods and placed it at the centre of the room.

He then .issued the command that no one should move until he returned. when the two had left Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~, Hadhrat Vmar ~~ said, "0 Yarfa! Come with me to my brother (Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~). You will see that he has no story-tellers with .'him, no lanterns will be burning and his THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) door will be unlocked. You will greet him and he will reply, after which you will ask permission to enter and he will grant you permission without enquiring who you are." The two men proceeded until they reached the door of Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~):l.,~. Hadhrat Vmar ~ greeted by saying, "As Salaamu Alaykum1" to which Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ replied, "Wa Alaykumussalaam." When Hadhrat Vmar ~~ asked whether he could enter, Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ granted permission. As Hadhrat Vmar ~ pusheq open the door, he found that it had no lock.

The two men entered the dark room and Hadhrat Vmar ~~ had to feel his way around until he found Hadhrat Abu Dardaa§~. When Hadhrat Vmar ~~ felt the pillow of Hadhrat Abu Dardaa~, he found that it was made from the blanket used on animals. When he felt the ground, there was only sand and .when he felt the clothing of Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~, he discovered that it was a flimsy shawl. Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ asked, "Who is this? Is it the Ameerul Mu'mineen?" When Hadhrat Vmar ~):l.,~ confirmed that he was the Ameerul Mu'mineen, Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ®,~ said, ''You are late. We had been waiting for you all year." Hadhrat Vmar §~ said, "MayAllaahhavemercyonyou.

Have I not granted you sufficient wealth? Have I not given you plenty?" Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ said, "0 Vmar1 Do you not remember a Hadith that Rasulullaah ~ mentioned to us?" "Which Hadith?" asked Hadhrat Vmar ~~. Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~ replied, "(The Hadith in which Rasulullaah ~ said,) 'The limit of a person's possessions in this world should be like the provisions of a traveller.'" "Oh yes (I have heard the Hadith)" confirmed Hadhrat Vmar~. Hadhrat Abu Dardaa ~~ then asked, "Now what have we done after RasuluUaah ~, Vmar?" The two Sahabah ~ then continued reminding each other (of the words of Rasuh,lllaah~) with tears in their eyes until morning arrived. (1) Enquiring about the Condition of the Citizens The Incident of HadhratAbu Bakr ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Saalih Ghifaari narrates that there was an extremely old blind lady living on the outskirts of Madinah whom Hadhrat Vmar ~):l.,~ used to regularly visit at night. He would go there to fetch water for her (from the well) and do other chores for her.

However, whenever he got to her, he would find that someone else had beat him there and had already seen to her needs. He went to her many. times only to find that he was not the first to get there. (one day) He sat in wait for the person (who always beat him) alld found that the person was Hadhrat Abu sakr ~,~. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ would tend to the old lady even though he was the Khalifah. Hadhrat Umar·~~exclaimed, "By my life! It could only be yoU!" (2) (1) Ibn Asaakir and Yashkari. as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaaf (Vol. 7 Pg.77).

(2) Khateeb. as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaaf(Vol.4 Pg.347). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Awzaa'ee reports that Hadhrat Talha ®~ once spotted Hadhrat Umar ~~ coming out (of his house) late at night. Hadhrat Umar ®.~ entered a house and then another house. The following morning, Hadhrat Talha ~ went to the house, where he found an old woman who was blind and crippled. HadhratTalha®~ asked her, 'Why does that man come to you?" She then informed Hadhrat Talha ®~ that Hadhrat Umar ~ had been frequently coming to her for many years to see to her needs and remove all the filth from her house. Hadhrat Talha ~ then said to himself, "Shame on you, 0 Talha!

Were you searching for faults in Umar?!" (1) Passing Judgement by what is Apparent The Statement of Hadhrat Umar ~~ iu this Regard Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Utba bin Mas'ood says that he heard Hadhrat Umar ~~ say, "People would be taken to task by. means of revelation during the time of Rasulullaah ~ (when Allaah would send revelation to disclose the secrets of some people). However, revelation has been terminated and now we are able to take you people to task by your apparent actions. Therefore,we will trust and bring close to us only those people whose apparent actions appear good to us because we have no knowledge of his inner self. Allaah is the One Who will take him to task for his inner condition. On the other hand, we cannot trust and cannot believe those whose apparent actions appear evil to us even though he may claim that his inner condition is good." (2) Hadhrat Hasan states that in the first lecture that Hadhrat Umar ~~ delivered (after becoming the Khalifah), he first praised Allaah and then said: "(NOW that r have become Khalifah) I am being tested through you people and you will be tested through me. I have been made the Khalifah after my two companions (Rasulullaah ~ and Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~).

We shall therefore deal directly with those in our presence and to deal with those who are not in our presence, we shall appoint over them people who are capable and trustworthy. We shall treat well those people who do good and punish those who do eviL May Allaah forgive you and 1." .(3) Inspecting the Performance of those Appointed to Posts The Statement of Hadhrat Umar ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Tawoos narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once asked (the people), "Tell me whether I would be discharging my responsibility if I appOint over you a person who is the best of you in my knowledge and then I command him to be just?" "Most certainly," came the reply. Hadhrat Umar ~~ then said, "No (I (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.48). (2) Abdur Razzaaq. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.147). Bayhaqi(Vol.8 Pg.201) has also reported a similar narration and states that Bukhari has alSo reported it in his sahih. (3) Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.196) and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. 3 Pg.147). mE LIVES OF THE SARABAH ~~ (Vol-2) .~~--~~--------------------~ would still not have discharged my responsibility), unless I inspect whether or not he is doing what I have commanded him to do." (1) Continuously dispatching Troops The Statement of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ka'b bin Maalik ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Ka'b bin Maalik Ansaari ~~ that a regiment of the Ansaar were posted to Persian territory with their Ameer.

Although Hadhrat Vmar ~ would continuously dispatch troops every year (to relieve others), he happened to be preoccupied (with other tasks) and failed to relieve the particular regiment. When their term expired, the troops posted at that border (the regiment of Ansaar) returned. Hadhrat Vmar ~ became very angry and threatened action against them (because he had not yet sent anyone in their place). They all happened to be Sahabah ~~ of Rasulullaah ~ and they said, "0 VmarI you were too preoccupied to worry about us and failed to implement the command of Rasulullaah ~ to continuously dispatch troops." (2) The Consideration the Anieer ought to Give to the people when they are faced with a Problem The Incident between Hadhrat Umar ~~ and HadhratAbu Ubaydah ~~~·During the Plague of Amwaas Hadhrat Abu Moosa ~ narrates that as soon as the Ameerul Mu'mineen (Hadhrat Vmar ~) heard. about the plague that was affecting the people in Shaam, he wrote the following letter to I-iadhrat Abu Vbaydah bin Jarraah OO~: "I require you ~o fulfil a need I have and I cannot do so without you having it fulfilled. If this letter of mine reaches you at night, I emphatically command you not to letthe morning arrive without you riding off to me (in Madinah). If this letter of mine reaches you in the morning, I emphatically command you not to let the evening arrive without you riding off to me." (After reading the letter) Hadhrat Abu Vbaydah .~. remarked, "I know well what need has presented itself to the Ameerul Mu'mineen.

He wishes to preserve someone who cannot remain living (he wants me to escape the plague by returning to Madinah)." Hadhrat Abu ubaydah·~ then wrote back to Hadhrat Umar ~ saying: "I am part of a Muslim army. I am not prepared to leave them to save my own life. I am well aware of the need that has presented itself to you. You wish to preserve someone who cannot remain liVing. When this letter of mine reaches (I) 8ayhaqi and Ibn Asaakir. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaai(Vol.3 Pg.

(2) Abu Dawood and 8ayhaqi. as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaa/(VoI.3 Pg.

THE UVES OF THE SAHARAH ~~ (Vol-2J you, do absolve me of your command and permit me to remain here." When Hadhrat Umar ~ read this letter, his eyes welled with tears and he began to weep. The people with him asked, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Has Abu Ubaydah ~~ passed away?" "No," replied, HadhratUmar ~~, "but it is as if he already has." Hadhrat Umar ~ then wrote back to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah t saying: "Indeed the entire land of Jordan has been affected by the epidemic whereas the region of ]aabiya is free from it. You should therefore take the Muhaajireen there." When Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah t had read the letter, he said, "We shall certainly listen to and obey this command of the Ameerul Mu'mineen." Hadhrat Abu Moosa ~~ reports further, "Abu Ubaydah ~ then ordered me to mount my animal and to keep the people in their living quarters. In the meantime, my wife also got affected by the plague. When I reported this to Abu Ubaydah ~, he personally proceeded to confine the. people to their quarters, after which he was also afflicted and passed away.

The plague then came to an end." Hadhrat Abul Muwajjih says, "It is believed that Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~\1.~ was part of an army of thirty six thousand people. Every one of them save six thousand died." (1) . Another narration states that (when he read the letter from Hadhrat Umar ~\1.~) Hadhrat Abu ubaydah ~~ said, "May Allaah forgive the Ameerul Mu'mineen. He wishes to preserve the lives of people who cannot remain living (foreven." Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~u.1:~ then wrote back to HadhratUmar ~ saying, "Verily, I am with an army from amongst the armies of the Muslims whom I am not prepared to leave to save my own life from that which had afflicted them." (2) Yet another narration states that Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah·~ wrote to Hadhrat Umar ~~ saying: "0 Ameerul Mu'mineenI I knew well your need from me. HOWever, I am part of a Muslim army that I do not wish to leave to save my own life. I have no desire to leave them until Allaah passes His decree concerning me and concerning them. 0 Ameerul Mu'mineenI Do release me from your command (to return to Madinah) and leave me with my army." (3) Compassion of the Ameer The Hadith of Hadhrat Abu Usayd ~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abu ]a'far reports that Hadhrat Abu Usayd ~lJ.1m once brought to Rasulullaah ~ some captives from Bahrain.

Looking at a woman from amongst them weeping, Rasulullaah ~ asked, "What is the matter?" She replied, "He has sold my son." "Have you sold her son?" Rasulullaah ~ asked. (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJryol.2 Pg.324). (2) Haakim, narrating from reliable sources, as confirmed by Dhahabi. (3) Ibn Is'haaq, as quoted in Ai Bidaaya wan Nihaaya ryol.7 Pg.78). Tabari ryol.4 Pg.20I) has also reported the narration. THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) ''Yes,'' repliedHadhratAbUTJsayd ~~.

"To which tribe?" Rasulullaah ~ asked further. Hadhrat Abu Usayd ~)J.:j~ replied, "To the Banu Abs tribe." Rasulullaah ~ then instructed Hadhrat Abu Usayd ~~~ saying, "Ride to them and bring him back yourself." (1) The Lecture of Hadhrat Umar ~l~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Buraydah ~)J.:j~ narrates that he was sitting with Hadhrat Umar ~~ one day when he heard a scream. Hadhrat Umar ~~~ instructed his slave Yarfa to see where the noise was coming from. After checking, Yarfa reported, "The mother of a girl from the Quraysh is being sold (as a slave, because of which the child is screaming)." Hadhrat Umar ~)J.:j~ then instructed him to summon the Muhaajireen and the Ansaar. After a short while, the room and the entire house was filled. After praising Allaah, Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then said: "Do you people know whether the severing of family ties was amongst the teachings that Rasulullaah ~ brought?" When they replied in the negative, Hadhrat Umar ~~ continued, "Because it has started to spread rppidly amongst you." He then recited the following verse of the Qur'aan: (OJ ~b.jl 1;;~1J ~j~1 ~ Ij",": ~ bl ;.~~i; bl;";~ ",~ Jij) (n..:..,!T~oj-""") It is possible that if you are given authority (to rule over others), you would spread corruption on earth and (let alone harmjng others, you would even) sever family ties. {Surah Muhammad~, verse 22} Hadhrat Umar ~)J.:j~ continued, 'What form of severing family ties is worse than selling the mother of a girl from amongst you when Allaah has given you abundance?" The Sahabah ~~ said, '';Do as you see fit." Hadhrat Umar ~)J.:j~ then wrote to all the regions (of the Islaamic Empire) instructing that the mother of no free woman should be sold (as a slave) because it entails severing family ties which is not permissible.

(2) A Hadith of Abu Uthmaan Nahdi in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Uthmaan Nahdi reports that after Hadhrat Umar ~~ had appointed a man from the Banu Asad tribe as governor, the man came to him to collect the certificate of appointment. In the meantime, one of Hadhrat Umar ~~'s children was brought to him and he started kissing the child. The man from the Banu Asad tribe asked, "Do you kiss children, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen? By Allaah! I have never kissed a child to this day." Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then said, "In that case, I swear by Allaah that you will be even less compassionate towards people. Give the certificate of appointment back.

You should never act as governor for me ever again," Hadhrat Umar ~,~ then cancelled his appointment. (3) (1) Ibn Abi Shaybah, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.2 Pg,229), (2) Ibn Mundhir, Haakim and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.2 Pg,226), (3) Bayhaqi (Vo1.9 Pg,41) and Hannaad, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.3 Pg,165), mE LIVES OF tHE SAHABAH ~U5~ (Vol-2) A narration of Hadhrat Muhammad bin Sallaam states that Hadhrat Umar ~.~ said (to the man), "What crime is it of mine that mercy has been extracted from your heart? Allaah has mercy only on those serVants of his who show mercy." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then removed him from the post and said, "If you have no mercy for your own children, how will you have mercy on the masses?"( I) The Justice and Equity that Rasulullaah ~~ and the Sahabah ~~~ Practised The Incident of the Makhzoomiyyah Woman and the Lecture Rasulullaah ~ 'Gave Hadhrat Urwa ~~ narrates that in the time of Rasulullaah ~ a woman stole during the conquest of Makkah. The members of her tribe (the Banu Makhzoom) hurried to Hadhrat Usaama bin Zaid ~)1.,~ to ask him to intercede (on her behalf before Rasulullaah ~ so that her hand should not be cut off). When Hadhrat Usaama ~ spoke about it to Rasulullaah ~/ Rasulullaah ~'s face turned red (with anger) and he said, "Are you talking to me about (waiving) a penalty that Allaah has imposed?" Hadhrat Usaama ~~ cowered and said, "Seek Allaah's forgiveness for me, 0 Rasulullaah ~!" That evening, Rasulullaah ~ stood up to deliver a lecture. After duly praising Allaah, he said: "The nations before you were destroyed because whenever a noble person amongst them stole, they let it be.

However, when a weak person (from a family holding no status) stole, they imposed the penalty on him. I swear by the Being Who controls my life that even if Faatima ~ the daughter of Muhammad ~ has to steal, I would cut off her hand." RaSulullaah ~ then issued the necessary instructions and the woman's hand was cut off. She then repented sincerely to Allaah and even got married.' Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~ says, "Thereafter, she used to come to me and I would present her needs to Rasulullaah ~." (2) The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Qataadah ~ in this R~gard Hadhrat Abu Qataadah ~~ reports, "After we had left with Rasulullaah ~ for the Battle of Hunayn and met with the enemy, we suffered a temporary defeat. When I saw a man from the Mushrikeen overpowering one of the Muslims, I used my sword to strike his subclavian vein (on the shoulder) from behind. My blow cut through his armour and he turned to me. He tl1en grabbed hold of me and started squeezing me so hard that I could get the smell of death.

Fortunately, (because he had lost a lot of blood,) death' overcame him and he let go of me. I then met Hadhrat umar ~ and asked, What has happened to the people (1) Daynowri, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal\'lol.8 Pg.3!O). (2) Bukhari in two instances, as well as Muslim, as quoted in AI Bidaaya wan Nihaaya \'101.4 Pg.418). The other four books of the Sihaah Sitta have also reported the narration, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb \'101.4 Pg.26). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~,u.1~ (Vol-2) (Why did the Muslims suddenly flee)?' He replied, 'It was the command of Allaah.' (However, the Muslims then regrouped and fought back to defeat the Mushrikeen). When the Muslims returned (from the battlefield,) Rasulul1aah ~ sat down and said, 'Whoever killed someone and has a witness to testify shall have "the possessions of the dead man.'l stood up and asked, 'Who will testify for me?' (When I received no response) I sat down again.

When Rasulullaah ~ repeated the announcement, I again stood up and asked, Who will testify for me?' (when I again received no response) I sat down. Rasulullaah ~ repeated the announcement and again I stood up and asked, Who will testify for me?' (When I received no response this time) I sat down yet again. When Rasulullaah ~ again repeated the announcement, 1 stood up. Rasulullaah ~ asked, What is the matter, 0 Abu Qataadah?' After I had informed him of the incident, someone said, 'He had spoken the truth and the dead man's possessions are with me. 0 Rasulullaah ~I Satisfy him on my behalf (give him something else so that I may keep the possessions).' Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ then said, 'NeverI By Allaah! In that case, whenever one of the lions of Allaah fight for Allaah and His Rasool ~, should he give you what is taken from the enemy?' Rasulullaah _ confirmed what was said by saying, 'He is right. Hand over the possessions.' The man handed me the possessions and with it I bought an orchard in the Banu Salma district.

This was the first time that I had received any wealth as a. Muslim." The Incident of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad ~~~ with a Jew Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad Aslami ~~ narrates that he owed four Dirhams to a Jewish man, who then complained about him (to Rasulullaah ~) saying, "0 Muhammad ~I That man owes me four Dirhams but he keeps overpowering me (refuses to pay whenever I ask him). Rasulullaah ~ said to Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad ~~, "Pay this man his dues." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad ~,~ replied, "I swear by the Being Who has sent you with the truth that I cannot pay him." "Pay this man his dues," Rasulullaah ~ repeated. Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad ffi~~ pleaded, "I swear by the Being Who controls my life that I am unable to pay him. I have already informed him that you would soon send us to Khaybar from where I hope to return with some spoils of war that you give us. I would then be able to pay him back with this." However, Rasulullaah ~ again instructed, "pay the man his dues." It was the habit of Rasulullaah ~ that he never repeated anything after the third time (saying something three times meant that it was final).

Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad ~ then proceeded to the marketplace. He was wearing a turban on his head and a shawl as his lower garment. He removed the turban from his head and used it as a lower garment. H,e then removed the shawl and said (to the Jew). "Buy this shawl from IJle." The Jew bought it from him for four Dirhams. An old woman then passed by and asked, mE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) "What is the matter, 0 companion of Rasulullaah ~?" when Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abu Hadrad ~.~ related the incident to her, she took off a shawl she was wearing and threw it over him saying, "Take this shawl." (1) The Incident of Two Men from' the Ansaar in this Regard Hadhrat ummu Salama \l®~~ reports that two men from the Ansaar brought to Rasulullaah ~ their dispute concerning some inheritance for which they could produce no evidence nor any witnesses.

Rasulullaah ~~ said to them, "You are bringing your dispute to me when I can pass judgement only by my estimation in matters concerning which no revelation has come to me. Therefore, if I decide in the favour of someone because of his stronger case, thereby severing any right of his brother, he should not accept it. In that case, I would be apportioning for him a part of ]ahannam. On the Day of Qiyaamah he v.,ill come with it as a yoke around his neck." The two men started weeping and each one of them said, "0 Rasulullaah hand over my right to him." Rasulullqah ~ said, "Since you want it that way, go and ponder about the right, divide it between yourselves and draw lots (to decide who should have which share). Each one of you should then permit his share for the other (so that none stands responsible for taking the right of the other)." (2) An Incident of a Bedouin in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Sa'eed ~,~ reports that a Bedouin once came to Rasululla2'\ ~~ to demand payment of a debt Rasulullaah ~ owed to him. He behaved very harshly with Rasulullaah ~ saying, "I shall continue plaguing you until you pay the debE" The companions of Rasulullaah ~ admonished the man saying, "Shame on you!

Do you know with whom you are talking?!" The man said, "I am only asking for my right." Rasulullaah ~ said to them, "Why are you not defending the one who has a right?" Rasulullaah ~ then sent for Hadhrat Khowla bint Qais ~ and asked her, "Borrow me some dates if you have any and I shall pay you back when I receive some dates." She said, "Most certainly! May my parents be sacrificed for you, 0 Rasulullaah ~!" She then borrowed the dates to Rasulullaah~, with which he paid the Bedouin off together with something extra. The man then said, ''You have given me full payment, may Allaah give you in fulL" Rasulullaah ~ then said, "They are the best of people (who support those with a right). There is no good in a nation whose weak people cannot claim their right without hesitation." (3) (I) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzu}Ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.181). Ahmad has reported a similar narration, as quoted in lsaaba (Vo1.2 Pg.295). (2) Ibn Abi Shaybah and Abu Sa'eed Naqqaash, as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaal (Vol.3 Pg.182).

(3) Ibn Maajah, Bazzaar and Tabraani, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.3 Pg.27I). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) The Narration of Hadhrat Khowla bint Qais iJ®~v~ in this Regard Hadhrat Khowla bint QalS ~~ who was the wife of Hadhrat Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib @).;.'i~ narrates, "Rasulullaah ~ owed a wasaq(1) of dates to a man from the Banu Saa'idah tribe. When the man came to claim repayment, Rasulullaah ~ instructed someone from the Ansaar to pay it. When the Ansaari paid the man in dates which were of an inferior quality, he refused to accept it. The Ansaari said, "Are you refusing Rasulullaah ~?" The man said, "Yes. who is more worthy of exercising justice than Rasulullaah ~?" Rasulullaah ~'s eyes welled with tears as he said, "He is right. Who is more worthy of exercising justice than me? May Allaah not bless a nation whose weak ones cannot claim their rights from their powerful ones and cannot demand them either." Rasulullaah ~ then said, "0 Khowlar Count and settle his debt because when a creditor is satisfied when he leaves his debtor, all creatures on earth and fish in the oceans pray for him (the debtor).

However, when a debtor delays in paying when he has the means to pay, Allaah records a sin in his records for every day and night that passes (without him paying)." (2) The Justice of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~u.1~ The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr ~~~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr bin Al Aas ~ reports that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ stood up one Friday and announced, "Bring the zakaah camels tomorrow morning so that we may distribute them. Remember that none should come to see us without permission." A woman said to her husband, "Take this rein (to be given with the camels to the poor). Perhaps Allaah shall make it a means of providing a camel for us." The man arrived at a time when Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ and Hadhrat Umar ~~ were with the camels and entered (the enclosure) with them. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ turned around and asked, "Who allowed you to come here?" Hadhrat Abu Bakr @).;.'i~ then took the rein from the man and hit him with it. After he had completed distributing the camels, Hadhrat Abu Bakr OO,~ summoned the man and handing him the rein, said, "Take your revenge." Hadhrat Umar ~ quickly intervened and said, "By Allaah! He should not take revenge from you.

You should not make this a custom (that people should take revenge from an Ameer who needs to teach a lesson to people)." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ said, "Then who will defend me in Allaah's court on the Day of Qiyaamah?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ replied, "Compensate him somehow." Hadhrat Abu Bakr @).;.'i~ then instructed his slave to give the man a riding camel together with its carriage and blanket. In addition to this, he also (I) A unit weight equal to approximately 25 kg. (2) Tabraani and Ahmad, as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (Vo1.3 Pg.270), narrating from reliable sources. THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~.~ (Vol-2) gave him five Dinaars (gold coins). In this manner, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ secured the man's pardon. (1) The Justice of Hadhrat Umar Farooq ~~~ The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~Uu~ and Hadhrat Ub b · Ka'b ~'tI-;;:::"·\/·/ ay ill ~,~~ Hadhrat Sha'bi reports that a dispute arose between Hadhrat Umar ~ and Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka'b ~.

Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "Appoint someone to decide the matter between us." They then agreed to appoint Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit ~~ (to settle the matter) between them. When the two men came to Hadhrat Zaid ~~, he made place at the head side of his bedding saying, "Sit here, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen." Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "That is the first wrong you have committed in your decision-making procedure. I shall rather sit with my contestant." The two men then sat in front of Hadhrat Zaid ~~. Hadhrat Ubay ®~ made his claim and Hadhrat Umar ~ refuted it. Hadhrat Zaid ®~ then said to Hadhrat Ubay ~, "Absolve the Ameerul Mu'mineen (from taking an oath, which is the next step of the procedure since no witnesses were presented). I would not have asked fonhis concession for anyone else besides the Ameerul Mu'mineen." However, Hadhrat Umar ~ still took the oath and then said, "zaid will be unable to judge unless he treats Umar as a man from the ranks of the common Muslims." (2) The narration of Ibn Asaakir states that {Jadhrat Umar ®~ and Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka'b ~~ disputed about the harvesting of a date crop.

With tears in his eyes, Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka'b ®~~ said, "Is this how it will be under your rule, 0 Umar?" Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "Then appoint someone to decide between us." When Hadhrat Ubay ®~ suggested the name of Hadhrat Zaid bin Thaabit ®)1.1~, Hadhrat Umar D~ accepted and the two of them went to him. The rest of the narration is like the one above. (3) The Dispute Between Hadhrat Umar ~~@% and Hadhrat Abbaas ~Uu~ Concerning the Expansion of the Masjidun Nabawi Hadhrat Zaid bin Aslam reports that Hadhrat Abbaas ~ had a house next to the Masjid of Madinah. Hadhrat Umar ~ asked Hadhrat Abbaas ®~ to sell the house to him because he intended adding it to the Masjid. However, Hadhrat Abbaas ®~ refused to sell it. When Hadhrat Umar ®~ requested him to give it as a gift, Hadhrat Abbaas ~ refused this as well.

Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "You have no option but to accept one of the two proposals." When Hadhrat Abbaas ®~ still refused, Hadhrat Umar ~)15~ told him to appoint someone (to decides the matter between them). Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ appointed (I) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzul Vmmaal (\101.3 Pg.l27). (2) Ibn Asaakir, Sa'eed bin Mansoor and Bayhaqi. (3) Kanzul Vmmaa/(Voi.3 Pg. I74) and (YoU Pg.

THE UVES Of TIlE SAHABAH i€EJ~~ (VoZ-2) Hadhrat Ubay ®.~ and the two men took their case to him. (After hearing the case,) Hadhrat Ubay ®.~ said to Hadhrat Umar ®~~, "I do not see any way in which you can remove him from his house without his consent." Hadhrat Umar ®.ti.1~ asked, "Tell me whether you found this judgement in the Book of Allaah or in a Hadith of Rasulullaah ~?" "It is in a Hadith ofRasulullaah ~," replied Hadhrat ubay~. When Hadhrat Umar ®~ asked for substantiation, Hadhrat Ubay ~~ .. said, "I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say that while Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~~ the son of Hadhrat Dawood ~~ was constructing Baytul Maqdas, he found the walls destroyed every morning after he had them built. Allaah then sent revelation telling him that he would be unable to build anything on the land of another person without the person's consent." Hadhrat Umar ~ then left Hadhrat Abbaas ®.~ and Hadhrat Abbaas ®~~ himselfincluded it in the Masjid at a later stage. (1) A Narration of Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib in this Regard Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib·narrates that Hadhrat Umar ®~ once intended to take the house of Hadhrat Abbaas ~ to include it in the Masjid. However, Hadhrat Abbaas ®~.....% refused to hand the house over.

When Hadhrat Umar .~~ resolved that he would certainly have possession of the house, Hadhrat Abbaas ~~ proposed that they appoint Hadhrat Ubay bin Ka'b ®.~ to pass judgement between them. Hadhrat Umar®.ti.1~ agreed and they both approached Hadhrat Ubay ®J1.,~. After they had related the matter to him, Hadhrat Ubay ®u.,~ said, "Allaah sent revelation to Hadhrat Sulaymaan bin Dawood instructing him to construct the Baytul Maqdas. The land belonged to a man whom Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~ approached to buy it from him. However, when Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~~ handed over the money to the man, he asked, 'Is this price that you are paying better or is that which you are taking from me better?' Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~ replied, 'Certainly that which I am taking from you is better.' 'In that case,' said the man, 'I shall not accept it.' Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~ then gave the man a higher price. The man then did the same thing two .or three times until Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~ made a condition with him, 'I am buying this land from you at the price you fix.

You may therefore not ask me which of the two is better.' Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~ took the purchased land from him at the price he fixed, which happened to be twelve thousand Qintaar of gold (one Qintaar equals four thousand gold coins). Hadhrat SUlaymaan ~ then felt that the amount WdS too big to give the man. Allaah then sent revelation to him saying, '{fyou are paying him from something that is your own, then you know best (what you have to do). However, if you are paying' him from what We have provided for you, then give him whatever he is pleased with.' Hadhrat Sulaymaan ~ then paid the amount." (1) Abdur Razzaaq. THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) Hadhrat Ubay ~~ continued, "I feel that Abbaas ~~ has a greater right to his house, which cannot be taken from him until he is pleased." Hadhrat Abbaas ®~ then said, "Since you have made the decision in my favour, I wish to make it Sadaqah for the Muslims." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Umar bin Khattaab and Abu Saroo'ah Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ reports that his brother Abdur Rahmaan and Abu Saroo'ah both drank some wine while they were in Egypt during the Khilaafah of Hadhrat Umar ®~~. They were both intoxicated and the following morning they approached Hadhrat Amr bin Al Aas ®u.,~ who was the Ameer of Egypt.

They said to him, "purify us (by. imposing the penalty) because we had both become intoxicated with what we drank." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~ says, "When my brother mentioned to me that he had become intoxicated, I said to him, 'Come into the house and I will purify you.' I did not know then that he had already been to Hadhrat Amr bin Al Aas ~~. When my brother told me that he had already informed the Ameer of Egypt, I said, 'Your head will notpe shaved in front of all the people today. Go into the house and I will myself shave your head.' The practice of governors in those days was that they shaved the heads of criminals together with imposing the penalty. The two men then entered the house. ! shaved my brother's head with my own hand and then Hadhrat Amr ®~ ha~ them lashed." Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~ continues, ''When Hadhrat Umar ®~ heard about this, he wrote to Hadhrat Amr ®.~ with instructions to send Abdur Rahmaan to him on a carriage. Hadhrat Amr ®~ complied and when Abdur Rahmaan reached (his father) Hadhrat Umar ~, Hadhrat Umar ®~ lashed him and punished him further because of his relationship with him. Hadhrat umar ®~~ then let him go and he lived hail and healthily for a month after which his predestination caught up with him and he passed away.

Although people commonly believe that he died because of the lashing he received from Hadhrat Umar ®~, it is evident that he did not die because of this lashing." (2) The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and a Woman whose Husband was Missing Hadhrat Hasan narrates that Hadhrat Umar ®~ once sent for a woman whose husband had gone miSSing. Hadhrat Umar ®~ objected to the fact that (1) Abdur Razzaaq, as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaaf(\/01.4 Pg.260). Ibn Sa'd (\/01.4 Pg.13) has reported a similar narration. Ibn Asaakir has also reported a similar narration in great detail from Saalim Abu Nadhar and the chain of narrators are reliable save for the fact that Saalim was not a contemporary of Hadhrat Umar ~. Bayhaqi and Ya'qoob bin sufyaan have reported the narration briefly from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ with a reliable chain of narrators, as quoted in Kanzul UmmaaI(\/01.7 Pg.65). in this narration. Hadhrat rludhayfa ~ is mentioned instead of Hadhrat ubay~.

(."4) Abdur Razzaaq and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul UmmaaI (\/01.4 Pg.422), narrating from reliable sources. Ibn Sa'd has also reported the narration in detail from Aslam who narrates from Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~u.~, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzuf Ummaal (\/01.4 Pg.420). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH l®~~ (Vol-2) people used to frequently visit her. When she was summoned, it was said to her, "Respond to the call of Umar." She bemoaned, "Alas! I am destroyed! What does Umar want with me?!" (She was pregnant and)· As she was still on her way, she became so frightened that labour pains struck.

She entered a house where the mE liVES OF mE sAHABAH ~,u.1~ (Vol-2) Vmar ~~ said, "You killed him because of his intentions! Which of us does not make intentions (to do evil)? Had it not been for the fear that it would become routine, I would have killed you for (killing) him." (1) The Hadith of Za~d bin Wahab in this Regard Hadhrat Zaid bin wahab narrates that Hadhrat Vmar ~ once emerged from his home with his fingers in his ears and saying, "If only I could' have been at your service! If only I could have been at your service!" When the people asked what the matter was, Hadhrat Vmar ~~ informed them that a messenger had come to him from one of his governors stating that a river presented an obstacle to the· progress of their army and they could not find a boat to cross over. The Ameer of the army instructed the others to find a man who knew how to gauge the depth of a river. They brought an old man who pleaded to the Ameer saying, "I fear the cold." Although it was winter, the Ameer forced him to go into the river and it was not long before the cold overcame him and the last thing he shouted before he drowned was, "Help me, 0 Vmar!" Hadhrat Vmar ~~ wrote to the Ameer (to come to Madinah) and when he arrived, Hadhrat Vmar ~ ignored him for a few days.

Hadhrat Vmar ~ usually did this when he was angry with someone. Hadhrat Vmar .~~ then asked him, "What wrong was done by the man you killed?" The Ameer said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! I never intended to kill him. Because we could find nothing with which to cross over, we only wanted to ascertain the depth of the water." He then went on to enumerate the many territories they had conquered. However, Hadhrat Vmar ~~ said, "A single Muslim is more valuable to me than all your achievements. Had I not feared that it would become a common practice, I would have executed you. pay the Diyah to his family and go somewhere where I would not see you again." (2) The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~!&~ and another man and the Letter Hadhrat Umar ~~ Wrote in this Regard Hadhrat ]areer narrates that a man who was· with Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~j;;;~ (in a battle) managed to gain a large booty.

Although Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~ gave the man some share of the booty, it was not the complete share. The man refused to accept anything less than his complete share. Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~ then gave the man twenty lashes and shaved off his hair. The man collected his hair and went to Hadhrat Umar ~. He then took out the hair from his pocket and thrust it on Hadhrat Vmar ~~'s chest. ''What is the matter?" asked Hadhrat Vmar ~.

After the man recounted the incident to Hadhrat Vmar ~~, the Khalifah wrote a letter to Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~. After greeting Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~,~, Hadhrat Vmar (1)lbn Abdul Hakam. as quoted in Kiiinzui Ummaai(Vol.7 Pg.298). (2) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kiiinzui Ummaai(Vol.7 Pg.299). 138· mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) ~ wrote the name of the person who had informed him of the incident and also wrote the details of what he heard. Thereafter, he wrote: "J order you in the name of Allaah that if you had carried out the act in public, you should sit in public and allow him to have his revenge from you. If you had done so in private, then you should sit in private and allow him to have his revenge." when this letter reached Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~, he sat down for the man to take his revenge, but the man said, "I have forgiven him for the pleasure ofAllaah." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Fayrooz Daylami ~~~ and a Youngster from the QJ.Iraysh Hadhrat Hirmaazi reports that Hadhrat Umar ~ wrote the following letter to Hadhrat Fayrooz Oaylami ~~: "The news has reached me that you are very occupied with eating refined bread with honey. When this letter of mine reaches. you, come to me in the name of Allaah and fight in the way ofAllaah." When Hadhrat Fayrooz Oaylami ~~ arrived (in Madinah), he sought permission to see Hadhrat Umar ~~ and permission was granted. ]Ust then, (as he was about to enter) a youngster from the Quraysh also rushed in and jostled Hadhrat Fayrooz~.

Hadhrat Fayrooz ~ lifted his hand and slapped the Qurayshi on the nose. The Qurayshi entered the presence of Hadhrat Umar ~~ with a bleeding nose and Hadhrat Umar ~ asked him, "Who did this to you?" "Fayrooz," came the reply. Hadhrat Fayrooz ~l:i.1~ was still standing at the door and then entered after Hadhrat Umar ~)1.,~ gave him permission to do so. Hadhrat Umar ~ then asked, "What is this, 0 Fayrooz?" he replied, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! It was just recently that we had been kings. You had written to me (to come here) but did not write to him.

You had also permitted me to enter arid did not permit him. However, he wanted to enter before me with the permission I had been granted. I then did what he has informed you about." Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "Retribution!" "Does it have. to be?" asked Hadhrat Fayrooz ~~. "It will have to be," Hadhrat Umar ~~ confirmed. Hadhrat Fayrooz ~~ then knelt on his knees and the youngster stood ready to have his revenge. Hadhrat Umar ~ interrupted by saying, "Hold it boy until I inform you about what I heard Rasulullaah ~ say one morning.

He said, 'Last night Aswad Anasi the great liar (who claimed to be a Nabi) was killed last night. It was the pious servant Fayrooz oaylami who killed him.' Can you see yourself taking revenge from him after hearing. this from Rasulullaah ~?" The youngster said, "I have forgiven him after you have informed me about this statement of Rasulullaah ~." Hadhrat Fayrooz ~~ then asked Hadhrat Umar ~, "Tell me whether my (1) Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai ('/01. 7 Pg.299). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) admission to guilt and his pardoning me without duress would save me (from punishment in the Aakhirah)?" "Certainly," replied Hadhrat Vmar ~~~. "In that case," said Hadhrat Fayrooz ~~, "I make 'you the witness that I am giving my sword, my horse and thirty thousand of my wealth to this youngster as a gift." Hadhrat Vmar ~IJ.,~ said to the youngster, "Your pardon has been rewarded (by Allaah in the Aakhirah), 0 brother of the Quraysh and you have also received plenty of wealth (in this world)." (1) The Incident of a Slave Woman and the Justice of Hadhrat Umar ~)j&~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~~ reports that a slave woman once came to Hadhrat Vmar ~Ij;~ and said, "My master has accused me of fornication and made me sit on a fire until my private organ was burnt." Hadhrat Vmar ~~~ asked her, "Did anyone witness you commit the act?" When she replied in the negative, he asked further, "Did you make any confession before him?" When she again said that she did not, Hadhrat Vmar ~~ exclaimed, "I shall deal with him." When Hadhrat Vmar ~IJ.,~ saw the man, he asked, "Do you punish with punishment that is reserved for Allaah (with fire)?!" The man entreated, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! I was suspicious of her." "Did you see her commit the act?" Hadhrat Vmar ~~ demanded to know. "No," came the reply.

Hadhrat Vmar ~IJ.,~ enquired further, "Did she then confess to you that she committed the act?" Again he said, "No." Hadhrat Vmar ~~~ then exclaimed, "I swear by the Being Who controls my life that I would have definitely taken retribution from you had I not heard .Rasulullaah ~ say, 'Retribution cannot be taken from a master for anything he does to his slave andalso not from a father for anything he does to his child.' Hadhrat Vmar ~~ had the man lashed a hundred times and then said to the woman, "You may go because you are now freed for the pleasure of Allaah. You are now toe freed slave of Allaah and His Rasool ~. I testify that I have heard Rasulullaah ~ say, 'The person who 1s burnt by fire or disfigured by it is a free person and is the freed slave of Allaah and His Rasool ~.',,(2) The Incident Between a Farmer and Hadhrat Ubaadah bin Saamit ~)j&~ and the Justice of Hadhrat Umar ~)j&~ in the Matter Hadhrat Makhool narrates that Hadhrat Vbaadah bin Saamit !ID~ once called a non-Arab Christian farm labourer to ooId his animal next to Baytul Maqdas. When the labourer refused, Hadhrat Vbaadah ~~ hit him so hard that his head was cut. The labourer sought help from Hadhrat Vmar bin Khattaab ~~, who then asked Hadhrat Ubaadah ~~, "What made you do that to him?" Hadhrat Vbaadah ®.~ replied, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen1 He refused to hold my (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (V01.7 Pg.83). (2) Tabraani in his Awsat, Ibn Asaakir and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol. 7 Pg.299). mE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2J animal when I asked him to do so, so I hit him because I am a short-tempered man." Hadhrat Umar ~ then instructed Hadhrat Ubaadah ~ to sit down so· that the labourer could have his revenge.

Just then, Hadhrat zaid bin Thaabit ~ interrupted by saying, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Will you allow your slave to take revenge from your brother?" Hadhrat Umar ~l~ then left out the retribution and determined that Hadhrat Ubaadah ~~ should compensate the labourer in money. (\) The Incident of Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik Ashja'ee ~,l1.f~ with a Jew and the Justice of Hadhrat Umar ~~~ in this Matter Hadhrat Suwayd bin Ghafala ~ reports that when Hadhrat Umar ~ once arrived in Shaam, a man belonging to the Ahlul Kitaab said to him, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! A man from amongst the Mu'mineen did this to me." The mal1's head was cut and he had been beaten. Hadhrat Umar ~ became extremely angry and then said to Hadhrat Suhayb ~~, "Go and investigate who is responsible for this and then bring the culprit to me." Hadhrat Suhayb ~ proceeded and discovered that the person responsible was Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik Ashja'ee ~. Hadhrat Suhayb ~~ said to Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik ~, "The Ameerul Mu'mineen is extremely angry with you.

Bring along Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~ to speak to him because I fear that he will be very hasty in deciding your matter." After Hadhrat Umar ~ had completed his salaah, he called for Hadhrat Suhayb ~~ and asked him whether he had "brought the person. ''Yes,'' replied Hadhrat Suhayb ~~, In the meanwhile, Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik ~.~ had already approached Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ and narrated the incident to him. Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~ then stood up and said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! The man is Awf bin Maalik ~)1.,~. please give him a hearing and do not be hasty with him." (TUrning to Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik ~~) Hadhrat Umar ~ asked, "What has happened between you and this person?" Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik ~ said, "OAmeeruIMu'mineen!lsawthisman pushing along the donkey of a Muslim woman. He then poked the donkey so that it should throw her off, but it did not. He then pushed the donkey and it dropped her.

Thereafter, he fell on to her (and raped her. Unable to bear this, I then hit him)." Hadhrat Umar ~ said, "Bring the woman to me so that she may confirm what you said." When Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik ~~ went to her, her father and her husband said, "What do you want with our woman? You have already disgraced us (by relating the story)." Howevt-r, the woman said, "ByA1laah! I shall definitely go with him!" Her father and husband then said, 'We shall rather go and relate the incident on your behalf." The two men then went to Hadhrat Umar ~~ and related the story just as Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik ~ had. Hadhrat Umar ~ then had the Jew crucified and said (to the Jewish (1) Bayhaqi. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal(Vol.7 Pg.303). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J population), "This (type of behaviour) was not amongst the clauses of our treaty with you." He then said, "0 people! Fear Allaah with regard to those under the guardianship of Muhammad ~ (the Dhlmmis).

However, there shall be no guardianship for those of them who do this (who rape Muslim women)." Hadhrat suwayd says that the Jew was the first person he had seen crucified in Islaam.

The Incident of Hadhrat Bakrbin Shaddaah ~U&~ with a Jew and the Justice of Hadhrat mar ~'tl-;'::a!lI""'/ ~,I.al,~ U Hadhrat Abdul Malik bin Ya'la Laythi narrates that Hadhrat Bakr bin Shaddaah Laythi ~~ used to serve Rasulullaah ~ when he was a child. After he came of age, he approached Rasulullaah ~ saying, "0 Rasulullaah ~! I used to go into the homes of your wives, but I have now reached the age of a man. Rasulullaah ~ then prayed for him saying, "0 Allaah! Make his speech always truthful and grant him success." It happened during the Khilaafah of Hadhrat Umar ~ that a Jew was found murdered. Hadhrat Umar ~~~ regarded this to be a very serious matter and was very perturbed.

He mounted the pulpit and said, "Will people be suddenly killed 'during the period in which Allaah has made me the Khalifah? In the name of Allaah do I beseech. anyone with any knowledge (of the murder) to inform me likewise." Hadhrat Bakr bin Shaddaah ~ then stood up and said, "It was I who did it." Hadhrat Umar ~ exclaimed, "Allaahu Akbar! You are confessing to the murder! Explain your excuse." "Certainly," said Hadhrat Bakr bin Shaddaah ~,~, "when a certain Muslim left to fight in Jihaad, he appointed me to the task of caring for his family. I came one day and found this Jew in the (Muslim's) house saying: "Islaam has deceivedAsh'ath (the Muslim. out inJihaad) so much that 1have spent the entire night alone with his wife 1spent the night on her breasts While she spent the night on bare-backed and Jean camel It appears that at the place where her thighs meet Are waves crashing on to waves" Hadhrat Umar ~ believed Hadhrat Bakr bin Shaddaah ~ because of the prayer of Rasulullaah ~ and acquitted him for the murder. (2) The Letter that Hadhrat Umar ~ Wrote to Hadhrat AbuUbaydah ~ Concerning the Murder of a Jew Hadhrat Qaasim bin Abi Bazza reports that a Muslim once killed a Dhimmi in (I) Abu Ubayd, Bayhaqi and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vol.2 Pg.299).

Tabraani has reported a similar narration in brief from Hadhrat Awf bin Maalik ~. He has narrated from reliable sources, as confirmed by Haythami (Vo1.6 Pg.13). (2) Ibn Mandah and Abu Nu'aym, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaai(Vol.7 Pg.13}.Ibn Abi shaybah has also reported a sin;ilar narration from Imaam Sha'bi, as quoted in Jsaaba (Vol. I Pg.52). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) Shaam. The case was brought before Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~\1.J~, . who then wrote to lIadhrat Umar ~.

Hadhrat Umar ~~ wrote back with the instruction that if killing Dhimmis is a habitual practice of the Muslim, he should be executed, However, if he did it in a fit of rage, he should pay a penalty of four thousand Dirhams. (1) Hadhrat Umar ~ Writes to the Commander of an Army Forbidding the Killing of Mushrikeen (who surrender) It is reported that Hadhrat Umar ~~ once wrote the following letter to one of the army commanders he had dispatched: "The news has reached me that some of your men seek out the burly Mushrikeen soldiers and even if they flee to the mountains where they feel safe, your men tell them 'Matras' (a Persian word meaning 'Have no fear', used to assure the person that he would not be harmed). Thereafter, when they have the man in custody (after he had given himself up upon the assurance of safety) they kill him. I swear by the Being Who controls my life! If the news reaches me that any of you does this, I shall have him executed. (2) Another narration from Abu Salama states that Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "I swear by the Being Who controls my life!

If any of you points your finger towards the sky for any Mushrik (assuring him safety) and then kills him when hesurrenders himself, I shall have him executed." (3) The Incident of Hurmuzaan and Hadhrat Umar ~u.,~ Hadhrat Anas ~~ says, "When we laid siege to the city of Tustar, (their leader) Hurmuzaan eventually surrendered on the verdict of Umar ~. I then brought him to Umar ~~. When we arrived, Umar ~ told Hurmuzaan to speak. Hurmuzaan asked, 'Should I speak like a dead man or like a living person?' Hadhrat Umar ~\1.J~ replied, 'You may speak, 'Laa Ba's' (without fear).' Hurmuzaan then said, 'a Arabs! As long as Allaah had left you and us to ourselves, we used to enslave you, kill you and usurp your wealth. However, since Allaah has been with you, we have no strength against you.' 'What have you to say?' Umar ~ asked me.

I said, '0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! I have left behind me a large enemy forc(f who have tremendous strength. If you kill him, his people will lose hope in living and their strength will be even greater (so do not kill him).' Umar ~.~ said, 'Can I allow the murderer of (great people like) Baraa bin Maalik ~~ (the brother of Hadhrat Anas ~)1~) and Hajza bin Thowr ~~ to remain alive?' When I feared that Umar ~ was going to kill Hurmuzaan, I said, 'You have no right to kill someone to whom you have sad, 'You may speak 'Laa Ba's' (because this is an assurance of amnesty).' Umar ~~ asked, 'Did you receive a bribe or anything else from him?' I replied, 'I (I) Abdur Razzaq and Bayhaqi. as quoted in Kanzul Ummaai(Vol.7 Pg.298). (2) Maalik. (3) Ibn Saa'id andLaalka'ee, as quoted in KanzuI Ummaai (Vol.2 Pg.298). THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) swear by Allaah that I neither received a bribe nor anything else from him.' Umar ~~ then warned, 'You will have to bring forth someone besides yourself to testity (that the words 'Laa 8a's' is an assurance of amnesty) otherwise I shall punish you first.' I left and fou'1d zubayr bin Awwaam ~, who testified on my behalf.

Umar ~ then restrained himself from killing Hurmuzaan. Hurmuzaan then accepted Islaam and Umar ~w fIXed an allowance for him from the public treasury." (1) Hadhrat Umar ®U3~ Fixes an Allowance from the State Treasury for an Old Dhimmi Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abi Hadrad Aslami ~ narrates that when they arrived with Hadhrat Umar ~~ in Jaabiya, they came across an. old Dhimmi man begging for food. When Hadhrat Umar ~w enquired about the man, he was informed that the man was a Dhimmi who had grown very old and weak and even had a family to support. Hadhrat Umar ~.~ then absolved him of paying the Jizya he was obliged to pay and said, "You have made him pay the ]izya and when he eventually became weak, you left him to beg for food?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ then fIXed an allowance of ten Dirhams for the man from the state treasury. (2) Another narration states that Hadhrat Umar ~w once passed by an old Dhimmi begging at the doors of the Masaajid. Hadhrat Umar~)l,.1~ said, "We have not treated you fairly.

We had been taking Jizya from you when you were young and now that you are old, we have not cared for you." Hadhrat Umar ~ then had an allowance given to him from the public treasury that was adequate for him. (3) The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~~ and a Dhimmi Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abi Maalik reports that Hadhrat Umar ~)l,.1~ was with the Muslims of Jaabiya when a Dhimmi reported to him that people had ransacked his vineyard. Hadhrat Umar ~ went to investigate and even found one of the Sahabah ~ carrying a shield full of grapes. ''You also?" gaped Hadhrat Umar ~. The Sahabi ~~ said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineenI We are starving." Hadhrat Umar ~U.w then left him and gave instructions that the owner of the vineyard should be paid (from the state treasury) for his grapes. (4) Hadhrat Umar ®U3~ passes Judgement in Favour of a Jew Against a Muslim Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib narrates that a Muslim and Jew once brought their (1) Bayhaqi (1101.9 Pg.96).

Imaam Shaafi'ee has r1Ported a similar narration in brief, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ (1101.2 Pg.298). Bayhaqi (1101.9 Pg.96) has also reported the narration in more detail from Jubayr bin Hayya and another very detailed account appears in AiBidaaya wan Nihaaya (IIo/.7 Pg.87). (2) Ibn Asaakir and waaqidL (3) Abu Ubayd, Ibn zanjway and Uqayli, as quoted in Kanzuf UmmaaJ(IIol.2 Pg.301,302). (4) Abu ubayd, as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaaf (IIoI.22Pg,299). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) dispute to Hadhrat Vmar ~. Because Hadhrat Vmar ~~ saw that the jew was right, he passed judgement in his favour.

The jew then said to him, "By Allaah! You have judged by the truth!" Hadhrat Vmar ~ rapped him with a whip and asked, "How do you know?" The jew replied, "By Allaah! We read in the Torah that whenever ajudge resolves to pass judgement by the truth, there is an angel by his right and another by his left who continue guiding him aright and inspiring him. However, as soon as he forsakes the resolve to jUdge by the truth, they ascend (to the heavens) and leave him." (I) The Incident of Hadhrat Umar ~)j3~ and Hadhrat Salama Hadhrat Iyaas bin Salama narrates from his father (Hadhrat Salama), "Hadhrat Umar ~ once passed through the marketplace with a whip in his hand. He lightly struck me with the whip which hit the edge of my clothes as he said, 'Move from the path.' The following day when he met me, he asked, '0 Salam! Do you intend performing Hajj?' When I replied in the affirmative, he led me by my hand to his house and gave me six hundred Dirhams.

He then said, 'Use this to help you in your Hajj and you should know that it is in compensation for the lash that I gave you.' I said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! I do not even remember it.' He said, 'And I have never forgotten it.",(2) The Justice of Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~~ An Incident that Transpired between him and his Slave Hadhrat Abul Furaat narrates that Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ once said to his slave, "1 once twisted your ears and I want you to take retribution. When the slave took hold of his ears, Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ told him to twist harder and said, "How delightful is retribution in this world without any in the Aakhirah." (3) His Justice with a Bird Hadhrat Naafi bin Abdul Haarith narrates, "Hadhrat Vmar ~~ once arrived in Makkah where he went to the Daarun Nadwa(4) on a Friday. He intended to reach the Masjid earlier in this way. He hung his shawl on a peg in a room and a pigeon came to sit on it. When Hadhrat Vmar ~~ chased the pigeon away, a snake attacked it and killed it.

After he had led the Jumu'ah salaah, Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Affaan ~ (ind I came to him. He said, 'Do pass a verdict concerning something that I had done· today. I had entered this room with the intention of reaching the Masjid earlier and hung my shawl on this peg. When a pigeon perched on top of it, I feared that it would mess the shawl with its (I) Maalik. as quoted in Targheeb wat Tarheeb (VoU Pg.4SS). (2) Tabraani (Vo1.S Pg.32). (3) Sammaan in his Muwaafaqa. as quoted in Riyaadhun Nadhrah (VoL2 Pg.

Ill) by Muhib TabarL (4) The place where the Quraysh used to convene before Islaam. It later became part of the Masjidul Haraam. mE LIVES OF THE SAHIlBAH ~~~ (Vol-2) droppings and I therefore chased it off. It then perched on another peg where a snake attacked and killed it. It now occurs to me that it was I who had chased it away from a place of safety to one of danger (I had been the cause of its death).' 1 said to Hadhrat Uthmaan ~, 'What do you think about having the Ameerul Mu'mineen pay with a white goat three years of age?' Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ said, 'I also feel that way.' Hadhrat Umar ~ then had it paid." (I) The Justice of Hadhrat Ali ~~~ Hadhrat Ali ~U&~ Distributes the Booty Won at Isfahan Hadhrat Kulayb narrates that when the booty won at Isfahan came to Hadhrat Ali ~~~, he divided it into seven shares. He found in it a loaf of bread and even divided that into seven parts, placing a piece of it on every one of the seven portions. He then summoned the commanders of the seven parts of the army and had them draw lots to decide which of them will be given their share first.

(2) The Incident of an Arab Woman and Her Freed Slave The grandfather of Hadhrat Isa bin Abdullaah Haashimi narrates that two women came to ask from Hadhrat Ali ~~. The one was an Arab woman and the other was her freed slave. Hadhrat Ali ~ instructed that each of them be given a bag of grain and forty Dirhams. The freed slave took what she was given and left. The Arab woman said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! You have given me as much as you have given her whereas I am an Arab and she is a freed slave?" Hadhrat Ali ~ replied, "I have studied the Book of Allaah and have not found in it anything denoting that the progeny of Isma'eel ~ (Arabs) should be given preference over the progeny of Is'haaq ~." (3) An Incident that took place between Hadhrat Ali ~U&~ and Hadhrat Ja'dah bin Hubayrah Hadhrat Ali bin Rabee'ah reports that Hadhrat Ja'dah bin Hubayrah once said to Hadhrat Ali ~, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!

Two people will come to you (to judge their dispute). The one is more beloved to you than your own self (or he said "more beloved to you than your family and your wealth") while the other would readily slaughter you if he got the chance. You should . therefore pass judgement in favour of the first rather than the second." Hadhrat Ali ~ lightly hit him on the chest and said, "If this (passing judgement) was to please myself, I would have certainly done this. However, this is something that is done to please Allaah (and I shall therefore pass judgement according to the truth)." (4) (1) Imaam Shafi'ee in his Musnad(pg.47). (2) Bayhaqi (Vol.6 Pg.348l, as quoted in Kanzul UmmaaJ (Vo1.3 Pg.1l6). Ibn Abdul Birr has also reported the narration in his IstPaab (Vo1.3 Pg.49).

(3) Bayhaqi (Vo1.6 Pg.349) (4) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzu/ Ummaal (VoU Pg.166). mE liVES OF mE SAHABAH 8~ (Vol-2J The Narration of Hadhrat Asbagh bin Nabaatah in this regard Hadhrat Asbagh bin Nabaatah narrates that he once accompanied Hadhrat Al! ~~ to the marketplace. When Hadhrat Ali ~ noticed that the traders had trespassed their boundaries, he asked, ''What is this?" When the people confirmed that the traders had indeed trespassed their boundaries, Hadhrat Ali~~ said, "They have no right to do that. The Muslim marketplace is like the place where they perform salaah. Whoever arrives first at a place, it is his for the day unless he chooses to forfeit it." (1) . The incident of Hadhrat Ali ~ and a Jew has already passed in the chapter dealing with incidents about the character and actions of the Sahabah ~ that inspired people to accept Islaam. Tl1e Justice of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawwaaha ®~~ The Incident Concerning his Justice with the people of.

Khaybar In a lengthy narration concerning the'Mushrikeen in the Battle of Khaybar, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ says that Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Rawwaaha ~~ used to go to Khaybar every year to estimate their crop output and would then make them pay half the amount (according to the agreement they made with Rasulullaah ~). The Jews complained to Rasulullaah ~ about the harshness of his estimations and even tried to bribe him. He however said to them, "0 enemies of Allaahl Do you wish to feed me of food what is forbidden? By Allaah, I have come to you from sOJIleone whom I love most of all people while I detest each of you people more than apes and pigs. However, my hatred for you and my love for him will not prompt me from being unjust towards you." The Jews then said, "It is because of this (such justice) that the skies and the earth remain in existence." (2) The Justice of Hadhrat Miqdaad bin ~..i.ltl"'::-"-r·.... Aswad ~,\sI~ The Narration of Hadhrat Haarith bin Suwayd in " this Regard and the statement orHadhrat Miqdaad ~~~ who said, "I Shall die while Islaam is Dominant" Hadhrat Haarith bin Suwayd narrates that Hadhrat Miqdaad bin Aswad ~ was once part of a military expedition that was surrounded by the enemy.

The Ameer of the army gave explicit instructions that no one should take their (I) Abu ubayd in his AmwaaJ, as quoted in Kanzul(jmmaal(Vol.3 Pg.176). (2) Bayhaqi, as quoted in AiBidaaya wan Nihaaya ('Vol.4 Pg.199). mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) animals for grazing. However, the news did not reach one of the men and he grazed his animal. The Ameer therefore beat him for it. The man then returned saying, "Never before have I been treated as I have been treated today." Hadhrat Miqdaad ~. happened to pass by and asked the man what the matter was. When the man related the incident, Hadhrat Miqdaad ~~ hung his sword around his neck and proceeded with the man to the Ameer.

Hadhrat Miqdaad ~ said (to the Ameer), "Allow him to take retribution from you." When the Ameer allowed the man to do so, the man forgave him. Hadhrat Miqdaad ~~ then went back saying, "(Inshaa Allaah) I shall die while Islaam is dominant (when the weak are able to redress the wrong that the powerful do to them).n(l) The Fear that the Khulafaa had for Allaah The Narration of Hadhrat Dahhaak about the fear that HadhratAbu Bakr ~U5~ had for Allaah Hadhrat Dahhaak reports that Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq ~~ once saw a bird perched on a tree and said, "How fortunate you are, 0 bird! By Allaah! I wish I had been like you. You perch on trees, eat fruit and then fly off without (fear of) any reckoning or punishment. By Allaah!

I wish that I was a shrub on the roadside that a passing camel takes into its mouth, chews and then swallows to eventually emerge as dung. I wish I had never been a human (with worries of reckoning and punishment)." (2) Another narration also from Hadhrat Dahhaak bin Muzaahim states that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ was once looking at a sparrow when he said, "How fortunate are you, 0 sparrow. You eat from the fruit, fly amongst the trees and have no (worries of) reckoning or punishment. By Allaah! I wish that I had been a sheep that some family fattens and when I eventually become as big and fat as I possibly can be, they slaughter me. Thereafter, they roast a part of me, dry parts of me and then eat me.

They then dispose of me as excrement in the toilet. I wish that I was never created as a human being." (3) Yet another narration quotes that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~,ll.1~ said, "I wish that I had been a hair on the body of a Mu'min." (4) A Narration of Dahhaak About the fear that Hadhrat Umar ~,~~ had for Allaah Hadhrat Dahhaak narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~ once said, "I wish that I had been the sheep of a family who fatten me up as much as they please. When I then become as fat as I can be, some of their loved ones pay them a visit and they roast a part of me, dry a part of me and then eat me. They then eventually (I) Abu NU'aym in his Hilya (VoLl Pg,176). (2) Ibn Abi shaybah, Hannaad and BayhaqL (3) Ibn Fathaway in his Wajal. (4) Ahmad in his Zuhd, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaal(VoL4 Pg.361).

THE LIVES OF IRE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J dispose of me as excrement. If only I had never been a human being." (1) A Narration of Ibn Asaakir and Abu Nu'aym about the Fear that Hadhrat Umar ®)j..~ had for Allaah Hadhrat Aamir bin Rabee'ah reports that he once saw Hadhrat Umar ~~ pick up a twig from the ground and say, "I wish that I had been this twig. I wish that I had never been created. I wish that I had been nothing. I wish that my mother had never given birth to me. I wish that I had been something gone and forgotten." (2) Another narration states that Hadhrat Umar ®~ said, "If a caller from the heavens had to announce, '0 people!

Each one of you shall enter Jannah besides one person' I would fear that the one person may be me. On the other hand, if the announcer had to announce, '0 people! Each one of you shall enter Jahannam besides one person' I would wish that the one person should be me." (3) The Incident Between Hadhrat Umar ~~~ and Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~~ Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ narrates that Hadhrat Umar ®)j..~ once met Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ®~ and asked him, "0 Abu Moosa! Will it please you to have for yourself (the rewards for) all the good deeds you carried out during the time of Rasulullaah ~ and that (when it concerns the deeds you did after the demise of Rasulullaah ~, especially during your term as Ameer) you should emerge with a clean sheet i.e. your good deeds should be cancelled out with your evil acts and your evil acts with your good deeds so that you neither have rewards (for your good deeds) nor punishment (for your evil acts)?" Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ®)j..~ replied, "No, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineenl By Allaah, when I arrived in Basrah, insolence was rife amongst its people. I then taught them the Qur'aan and the Sunnah and fought with them in the path of Allaah. I now aspire to reap the benefits of this." Hadhrat Umar ~ then said, "However, I wish to emerge with a clean sheet, having my good deeds cancelled with my evils acts and my evil acts cancelled with my good deeds.

All that I require to have for myself are the good deeds that I carried out during the time of Rasulullaah ~." (4) . The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~~~ Concerning the Fear Hadhrat Umar ~~~ had for Allaah Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ says, "After Hadhrat Umar ®~ was stabbed, I went to him and said, 'Glad tidings to you, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen because it was through you that Allaah has populated cities, repulsed hypocrisy (1) Hannaad, Abu Nu'ayrn in his Hilya (Vol.l Pg.52) and Bayhaqi. (2) Ibn Mubaarak, Ibn Sa'd, Ibn Abi Shaybah, Musaddad and Ibn Asaakir. (3) Abu Nu'ayrn in his Hilya (Vol. I Pg.53). (4) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul Ummaai(Vol.4 Pg.401). mE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) and made sustenance widespread.' Hadhrat Umar ~ asked, 'Are you praising me for my leadership, 0 son of Abbaas?' iFor other reasons as well,' I replied.

He then said, 'I swear by the Being Who controls my life that I wish to emerge from it just as I had entered into it without any rewards and without any sin." (I) Another narration states that Hadhrat Abdullaall bin Abbaas ~~ said to Hadhrat Umar~, "Accept the glad tidings of Jannah for you have been in the company of Rasulullaah ~ for a very long time. Thereafter, when you became the Ameer of the Mu'mineen, you lent tremendous strength to them and fulfilled the trust placed· on your· shoulders." Hadhrat Umar ~ responded by saying, "As for the glad tidings of Jannah that you have given me, I swear by the Being besides Whom there is none worthy of worship that if I owned the world and· all its contents, I would have offered it as ransom to be saved from the frightening scene that lies ahead of me. As for what you have said about my leadership over the Mu'mineen, I swear by Allaah that I wish it were a clean sheet without any rewards in my favour nor any punishment. As for what you have mentioned about my companionship with Rasulullaah ~, this is something (precious, for which I can expect great rewards)." (2) Hadhrat Abdullaah bin ubayd bin Umayr narrates that a lengthy narration in which he states that Hadhrat Umar ~ asked those around him to help him sit up. When they did this, he asked Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ to repeat what he had said. When Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~ repeated his words, Hadhrat Umar ~.asked, "Will you testify to this before Allaah on the day you meet Him?" "Certainly," t:eplied Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~.

Hadhrat Umar ~ then became very happy and was pleased. (3) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ and Hadhrat Miswar Concerning the Fear Hadhrat Umar ~. had for Allaah Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~~ says, "Umar. ~~'s head was on my lap when he was suffering the illness that eventually claimed his life. 'Put my head on the ground,' he said to me. I said, 'What difference would it makeif it is on my lap or on the ground?' However, he again ordered me to place it on the ground and I complied. He then said, 'My mother and I are destroyed if my Rabb does not have mercy on mer'" Hadhrat Miswar reports that when Hadhrat Umar ~ was stabbed, he said, "If I possessed enough gold to fill the earth, I would have given it to ransom myself from the punishment of Allaah before lean even see it." (4) (I) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoLl Pg.52). Tabraani has also reported the narration from Hadhrat Abdul\aah bin Umar ~in great det(j.il, as has Abu Ya'ia reported it from Abu Raafi, as quoted in Majma'uz Zawila'id (Vo1.9 Pg.76).

Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.254) has also reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Abbaas ~. (2) Ibn Sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.256). (3) Ibn sa'd (Vo1.3 Pg.257). (4) Abu Nu'aym in his Hiiya (Vol. I Pg.52). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2J Should an Ameer Fear Anybody's Criticism?

The Narration of Hadhrat Saa'eb bin Yazd ~~ in this regard Hadhrat Saa'eb bin Yazd ~~ narrates that someone once asked Hadhrat Umar~~, "Is it better for me not to fear anybody's criticism in matters pertaining to Allaah or to rather look into myself (for reformation)?" Hadhrat Umar ~lj.1~ replied, "Those who have been entrusted with overseeing the affairs of the people should not fear anybody's criticism in matters he has to do for Allaah. As for the person who is not charged with any public duty, he should look to his own reformation and advise the one who is entrusted to oversee public affairs." (1) The Advices that the Khulafaa Gave to other Khulafaa and leaders The Advice that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~,IJ.1~ gave to Hadhrat Umar ~~ when He intended to Appoint him as his Successor Hadhrat Aghar from the Banu Maalik tribe reports that when Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ decided to appoint Hadhrat Umar ~~ as his successor, he send for him. When Hadhrat Umar ~~~ came, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ said to him, "I am summoning you to a duty that tires the person it is entrusted to. 0 Umar! Fear Allaah by obeying Him and obey Him by fearing Him because the one who fears Allaah is safe (from fears) and protected (from all harm). You should also understand that (whatever you do in) this position will be presented before Allaah (for reckoning). None is worthy of this post except the one who fulfils it rights.

None of the hopes of a person is realised when he commands people to do what is right while he engages in wr:png and who enjoins good while doing evil. All this person's deeds will soon be wasted (will not benefit him in the Aakhirah). Therefore, ifyou are appointed as the Ameer of the people, you should do your best to keep your ends dry of their blood, your stomach empty of their wealth and your tongue free of their honour. There is no power (to do good) except from Allaah." (2) The Advice that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ gave on his deathbed about the Appointment of Hadhrat Umar ~!.1.1~ as his Successor and his Advice to Hadhrat Umar ~,~ Hadhrat Saalim bin Abdullaah bin Umar ~ narrates that when death came (1) sayhaqi, as quoted in Kanzu/ ummah.:::!(Vo1.3 Pg.163). (2) Tabraani. Haythami (Vo1.5 Pg.198) has wrnrnented on the chain of narrators, as has Haafidh Mundhiri in Targheeb wat Tarheeb(Vo1.4 Pg.15).

THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH 8~ (Vol-2J to Hadhrat Abu 13akr ~, he gave the following parting advices: e'.' 1\ . I'.'I\JJ\ ' ¥~j"'~j' ~ . ,,'" .ty . ; .; '" This is .a parting repuest from abu' Bakr that he is making during his final moments in this world as he is leaving it and during his initial moments in the Aakhirah as he enters it. This is a time when a Kaafir accepts Imaan, a sinner develops fear for Allaah and even a liar speaks the truth. I have appointed Umar bin Khattaab as my successor. If he exercises justice, then this has always been my expectation of him. However, if he changes and oppresses, then my knowledge of the unseen. £~ "",J "')iN ",;,~~" ,.I"'" .... , ~ .J ...... , ....

"'~ (vn' :'i~1 0),...) '\¥ I:)~ ~ lSI \~d-+" ~J" shortly (after death) the oppressors (wrongdoers) will corne to Know to which place they will return (jahannam). {Surah shu' araa, werse 227} Hadhrat Abu Bakr·~~ then sent for Hadhrat Umar ~~. (When he arrived) Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ called him in and said, "0 Umar! There are those who hate you as well as those who love you. It is however, a very old practice for people to hate good and to love eviL" Hadhrat Umar ~ interjected, "I have no need for Khilaafah." "But the Khilaafah has a need for you," added Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ then continued, "YoU have seen ~asulullaah ~ and spent time in his company. You have also seen how he gave preference to us over himself.

In fact, we used to actually give his family what was left over from that which came to us from him (he gave us before even giving his family). Then you have also seen me and spent time in my company. I have only been following in the footsteps of the one who passed before me. By Allaah! I am not sleeping and dreaming this nor am I in doubt about what I am seeing. I shall also not turn off the course I am taking. 0 Umar!

Take note that Allaah has a right during the night that He does not accept during the day a right that He does not accept during the night. The scales of those with heavy scales on the Day of Qiyaamah have only become heavy because they have always followed the truth. It is also the right of the scales to weigh heavily when they contain nothing but the truth. On the other hand, the scales of those witD light scales on the Day of Qiyaamah have only become light because they have always followed falsehood. It is also the right oflthe scales to be light when they contain nothing but falsehood. The first thing that I wish to warn you about is your own self.

I also wish to warn you about the people because their eyes are always envious and their desires have'swollen.'However, when they are disgraced (because of these evil traits), they become alarmed, so beware of becoming a cause of this. They will always remain in awe of you as long as you fear Allaah. This is my parting advice. I now wish you peace." (1) (1) Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoI.3iPg. 146); THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Saabit and Others About the Advice that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®~~ gave to Hadhrat Umar ®.~~ Before his death Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan bin Saabit, Hadhrat Zaid bin zubayd bin Haarith and Hadhrat Mujaahid all report that when death approached Hadhrat Abu Bakr !@~, he summoned Hadhrat Umar ~~ and said, "Fear Allaah, 0 UmarI Take note that Allaah has some acts (owing to Him) during the night that He does not accept during the day and some acts (owing to Him) during the day that He does not accept during the night. Also note that Allaah does not accept Nan acts until the Faraa'idh are fulfilled. The scales of those with heavy scales on the Day of Qiyaamah have only become heavy because they have always followed the truth in this world and have had high regard for it.

It is also the right of a scale in which the truth is placed tomorrow that it should weigh heavily. On the other hand, the scales of those with light scales on the Day of Qiyaamah have only become light because they have always followed falsehood in this world and have made light of it. It is also the right of a scale in which falsehood is placed tomorrow that it should weigh lightly. Where Allaah has made mention of the people of Jannah, He has mentioned the best of their deeds and overlooked their sins. Whenever I think of them, I say, 'I fear that I may never join them.' Wherever Allaah has also made mention of the people of Jahannam, He has mentioned them by the worst of their actions and rejected their good deeds. Whenever I think of them, I say, 'I fear that I may be from amongst them.' Allaah has mentioned verses of mercy and verses of punishment so that Allaah's servant should become hopeful (of Allah's mercy) and fearful (of His punishment).

Never entertain false hopes in Allaah (by continuing with sin in the hope that you would be forgiven) but also never lose hope in Allaah's mercy. Never throw yourself into destruction by the doings of your own hands. If you remember this advice of mine, there will never be an unseen thing more beloved to you than death, which will certainly come to you. However, if you put it to waste, there will never be an unseen thing more hated to you than death, which you will never be able to escape." (1) The Advice that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~~ Gave to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~~~ and Others The Advice Hadhrat Abu Bakr ®U&~ gave to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ®~~ when He Appointed him Commander of the Armies Proceeding to Shaam Hadhrat AbdulIaahbinAbuBakrbin Muhammad binAmr bin Hazm ~~ narrates (I) Ibn Mubaarak, Ibn Abi Shaybah, Hannaad, lbo, )areer and Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya, as quoted in Muntakhab KanzuJ ummaaJ (VolA Pg.363). THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) that Hadhrat Abu BaJa ~)J.~had resolved to combine the armies marching to Shaam. The first of the commanders to march was Hadhrat Amr bin Al Aas ~.

Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ had instructed him to pass Eela en route to Palestine. His army numbered three thousand and consisted of many Muhaajireen and Ansaar. (When seeing them off) Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ walked by the side of Hadhrat Amr ~'s animal and advised him saying, "0 Amr! Fear Allaah in private and in public and feel shamed before Him because He sees you and the actions you do. As you can see, I· have put you ahead of people who are your seniors and who are more valuable to Islaam and the Muslims than you are. You should therefore act for the Aakhirah and do everything to please Allaah.

Be a father towards the people and never disclose their secrets. Suffice yourself with their apparent condition and apply yourself toyour task. Be steadfast when you meet the enemy in battle and never show cowardice. Give importance to (eradicating) misappropriation of the booty and punish people for it. Keep your talk brief when you address your people and as long as you keep· yourself straight, your subordinates will also remain straight." (1) The Advice Hadhrat Abu Hakr ~~~ Gave to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~ and to Hadhrat Waleed bin Uqaba ~u.,~ Hadhrat Qaasim bin Muhammad narrates that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ once wrote a letter to Hadhrat Amr bin Al Aas ~ and to HadhratWaleed bin uqaba B~, both of whom were appointed to collect half the Zakaah of the Qudaa'ah tribe; When he dispatched them to collect the Zakaah, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ saw them off and gave both of them the same advice. He said, "Fear Allaah in private and in public because whoever fears Allaah, Allaah will create for hiin an exit (from every difficulty) and provide for him from sources he does not expect.

Whoever fears Allaah, Allaah will annul his sins and grant him an immense reward. This is because Taqwa is the best thing about which Allaah's servants encourage each other. You are in a path from amongst the paths of Allaah. You have no scope of compromising, dropping measures and being negligent concerning those matters that ensure the stability of your Deen and the . best interests of your duty. You should therefore never weaken and never be careless." (2) The Letter Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ Wrote to Hadhrat Amr bin AI Aas ~ Concerning Hadhrat Khaalid bin WAIeed.~ Hadhrat Muttalib bin Saa'ib bin Abu Wadaa'ah ~ narrates that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ wrote the following letter to HadhratAmr bin Al Aas B~: (1) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ No\.3 Pg.

Ibn AsaakirNol.1 Pg.129) has also reported the narration. (2) Ibn Jareer Tabari Nol.4 Pg.29). Ibn Asaakir Nol.l Pg.132) has also reported a similar narration. THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH i@;~ (Vol-2) I have written to Khaalid bin Waleed to march upwards as to reinforce you. So when he comes to you, you should behave well with him and never assert your authority over him. You should also never make any decisions without him merely because I have placed you ahead of him and others (by making you the Ameer).

Consult with the others and never oppose their views." (1) The Narration of Ibn Sa'd About the Advice Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ Gave to HadhratAmr b ". AI A ~'tl-;,q}r.l-:-;.-;' In as ~,\Ai~ Hadhrat Abdul Hameed bin Ja'far narrates from his father that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ said to Hadhrat Amr bin Al Aas ~~, "I have appointed you as Ameer of all the people you pass, the Baliy tribe, the Udhra tribe, the remaining branches of the, Qudaa'ah tribe and all the other remnants of Arab tribes. Encourage them to wage Jihaad in the path of AUaah and motivate them for this. Provide transport and provisions for those of them who follow you and foster a bond between them. Treat every tribe according to their status and keep their quarters separate (from other tribes)." (2) . The Advice Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ gave to Hadhrat Shurahbeel bin Hasanah ~~ Hadhrat Muhammad bin Ibraheem bin Haarith Taymi ®~ reports that when Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ relieved Hadhrat Khaalid bin Sa'eed of his duties, he gave the following advice to Hadhrat Shurahbeel bin Hasanah ~, who was also one of the Muslim governors: "Give due regard to Khaalid bin Sa'eed and acknowledge the rights he has. over you just as you would like him to acknowledge the rights YOll have over him had he been the governor over you.

You know well the status he has in Islaam and that at the time when Rasulullaah ~ passed away, he had been a governor for Rasulullaah ~. Although I had planned to reinstate him as governor, I later decided to relieve him of the post. perhaps this will be better for his Deen because I do not envy the governorship of any person. When I gave him the choice of choosing a commander from all the army commanders, he chose you over even his own cousin. If you are ever faced with a matter that requires the advice of a pious and well-wishing person, let the first person you consult be Abu ubaydah bin Jarraah. Thereafter, consult Mu'aadh bin Jabal and the third should be Khaalid bin Sa'eed. In these men you will certainly find 'excellent counsel and good results..

Beware of ever implementing your Dpinion without taking theirs and of concealing any intelligence from them." (3) (l) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.133). (2) Ibn Sa'd, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Voi;3 Pg.133). Ibn Asaakir (VoU Pg.129) has also reported the narration. (3) Ibn Sa'd (Vol.4 Pg.70), as quoted in Kanzul ummaal (Vo1.3 Pg.134). TIlE UVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) The Advice Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ gave to Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abu Sufyaan ~ Hadhrat Haarith bin Fadhl reports that when Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ gave the flag to Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abu Sufyaan ~~~ (appointed him commander of the army), he said to him, "0 Yazeed! You are a youthful person who is well thought of on account of an act that you have been observed doing in private.

I have decided to put you to a test and to take you away from your family, so carefully watch yourself and how you exercise your authority. I shall also be informed about you. Should you do well, I shall promote you and shobld you botch-up, I will have to dismiss you. I am now appointing you to the post of Khaalid bin Sa'eed." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ then briefed Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abu Sufyaan ~~ about the responsibility ahead. He said, "I advise you to treat Abu ubaydah bin Jarraah well. You well recognise his status in Islaam and that Rasulullaah ~ said, 'Every ummah has a trustworthy person and the trustworthy person of this Ummah is Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah.' You should therefore acknowledge his virtue and his being one of the earliest Muslims.

You should also show due regard to Mu'aadh bin Jabal. You kQ.ow well the battles he fought with Rasulullaah ~ and that Rasulullaah ~ said, '(On the. Day of Qiyaamah) He (Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~) would come ahead of the Ulema holding a distinguished position.' You should therefore never make a decision without the two of them for they will never fail to give you good advice." Hadhrat Yazeed ~.~ asked, "a Khalifah of Rasulullaah ~! Do advise the two of them about their behaviour with me as you have advised me about them." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~.~ said, "I shall not fail to advise them about their behaviour towards you." Hadhrat Yazeed ~ then gave the following dua, "May Allaah shower His mercy on you and may Allaah grant you the best rewards on behalfof Islaam." (1) Hadhrat Yazeed bin Abu sufyaan ~ narrates that Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ called him and said, "a Yazeedr The worst that I fear from you is that you might give preference to your relatives when appointing people to posts of leadership. Rasulullaah fi said, 'Whoever is given charge over the affairs of the Muslims and then wrongfully appoints someone to any post over the people merely because of his love for the person, Allaah's curse will be on him and Allaah will neither accept any of his Fardh or Nawaafil until Allaah enters him into Jahannam. Whoever gives the wealth of his brother to another person merely because of his love for him, Allaah's curse will be on him (or Allaah's protection will take leave from him)." (2) (I) Ibn Sa~d, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (Vo1.2 Pg.

I 32). (2) Ahmad, Haakim, Mansoor bin Shu'ba Baghdaadi in his Arba'een, who has commented on the chain of narrators, as did AlJaama Ibn Katheer. as quoted in Kanzul ummaal (Vo!.3 Pg.143). Haythami (Vo1.s Pg.232) has also commented on the chain of narrators. THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) The Advices of Hadhrat Umar ~)J.1~. The Advice Hadhrat Umar ~ gave to his Successor Hadhrat Umar ~ once said, "My parting advice to my successor is that he recognises the rights of the early Muhaajireen and upholds their honour and respect. I also advise him to give recognition to those Ansaar who do good and to overlook those who do wrong because the Ansaar are the ones who adopted the place (Madinah) as their home before them (before the Muhaajireen) and (had adopted) Imaan.

I also advise him to treat well the people of the other cities because they are the assistants of Islaam, an invaluable source of income (for the Muslim state) and a source of fury for the enemy. He should take from them only their excess wealth and only with their consent. I also advise him to treat the Bedouins well because they are the native Arabs and the foundation of Islaam. He should take only from their young animals, which should then be given back to the poor amongst them. I also advise him to honour the treaty of those in the custody of Allaah and His Rasool ~ Le. the Dhimmis. He should fight those who threaten them (should defend them) and should not charge them with more than they can bear." (1) Hadhrat Qaasim bin Muhammad narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~ once said, "My successor should know that many close and distant people will want to take the Khilaafah away from him.

Even I have to exert myself to fight people off. Had I known of anyone who will make a more powerful Khalifah than myself, I would prefer that (he be the Khalifah and that) I should be executed rather than be appointed to the post." (2) . The Advice that Hadhrat Umar ~~ gave to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~~ Hadhrat Saalih bin Kaysaan narrates that the first letter that HadhratUmar ~~ wrote after becoming the Khalifah was to Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin ]arraah ~ to give him command over the army of Hadhrat Khaalid bin Waleed ~~. He wrote: I advise you to fear Allaah Who will remain forever and besides Whom all will come to an end. It is He Who has guided us after being astray and Who has removed us from darkness and brought us into the light. I have appointed you as commander of the army of Ibn Waleed, so fulfil the task that is binding on you.

Never send the Muslims to their destruction with the hope of winning booty. Never let them camp at a place until you have had it examined for them and until you know its approaches. Whenever you dispatch any group, send them as a complete unit and· guard against ever sending them to their destruction. Allaah has put you to test through me and put me to test through you, so lower your (1) Ibn Abi Shaybah, Abu Ubayd in his Amwaal. i\bu Ya'\a, Nasa'ee, Ibn Hibbaan and Bayhaqi, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzui Ummaai(Vo1.4 Pg.439). (2) Ibn Sa'd (Vo\.3 Pg.197) and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaai(Vo\.'3 Pg.147). mE LlVESOF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) gaze to the world and detach your heart from it. Beware that the world should ever destroy you as it destroyed those before you, whose places of destruction you have already witnessed." (I) Hadhrat Umar ~~IS Advice to Hadhrat SaId bin Abi Waqqaas ~~~ Hadhrat Muhammad and Hadhrat Ta"lha both narrate that Hadhrat Umar ~ once sent for Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas ~.

When he arrived, Hadhrat Umar ~ appointed him commander of the military offensive in Iraq. Hadhrat Umar ~ then advised him saying, "0 Sa'd! Sa'd of the Banu Wuhayb tribe! Let the fact never deceive you that you are called the maternal uncle of Rasulul1aah ~ and that you nave had the opportunity of being in his company. Allaah never erases evil with evil but erases evil with good. AIlaah has no relation. with anyone besides the relation of obedience to Him.

All of mankind whether they are respectable or not are equal in the sight of Allaah. Allaah is their Rabband they are all His servants. They attain superiority over each other only by their abstinence and they attain what is with Him only by obeying Him. Consider everything you saw Rasulullaah ~do from the time he announced his Nabuwaatuntil the time he left us. Hold fast to this because this is the actUal objective. This is my advice to you.

Should you ignore it and turn away from it, your deeds would be destroyed and you would be amongsnhe losers." Thereafter, when Hadhrat Sa'd bin Abi Waqqaas ~ was about to leave, Hadhrat Umar ~.again called for him and said, "Since 1 have appointed you to command the offensive in Iraq, remember my advice. You are going towards an extremely difficult and unpleasant task from which nothing but treading the path of the truth will deliver you. Make yourself and those with you accustomed to doing good and seek Allaah's assistance through this good. Remember that every good habit requires preparation. The preparation for good deeds is patience and this patience entails endUring every condition that comes to you. By this, you will attain the fear of Allaah.

You should know that the fear for Allaah is found in two things, in obeying Allaah and in abstaining from disobedience to Him. Those who obey Him obey Him because of their disgust for this world and their love for the Aakhirah, while those who disobey Him disobey Him because of their love for this world and their disgust for the Aakhirah. You should also know that hearts have certain realities that Allaah has created most wonderfully. The one is hidden while the other is apparent. As for apparent one, it is when those who praise a good act and those who condemn it are viewed in the same light (when a good deed is done solely for Allaah regardless of whether people praise or condemn it). As for the hidden reality,. it is recognised when wisdom from the heart surfaces on a person's tongue and when the people love him.

You should not abstain from earning the love of people because even the Ambiyaa asked Allaah for the love of the people. Whenever Allaah loves a person, (I) Ibn Jareer (Vo\.3 Pg.92). mE UVES OF mE SAHABAH ~,\lu~ (Vol-2) Allaah makes him loved (by others) and· whenever Allaah dislikes someone, He makes him disliked (by others as well). You can therefore assess your position in Allaah's sight by your position in the eyes of those people who are always with you.,,(1) The Advice that Hadhrat Umar ~)JJ~ gave to Hadhrat Utba bin Ghazwaan ~)JJ~ Hadhrat Abdul Malik binUmayr narrates that when Hadhrat Umar ~~ dispatched Hadhrat Utba bin Ghazwaan ~ to Basrah, he said to him, "0. Utba! I have appointed you as governor of India(2), which is amongst the strongholds of the enemy. I have great hope that Allaah will suffice for you against those around you and will assist you against them.

I have already written to Alaa bin Hadhrami to reinforce you with Arjafa bin Harthama who is a fierce fighter against the enemy and a great strategist against them. When he comes to you, you should consult with him and keep him close to you. Call people towards Allaah and welcome those who respond. As for those who refuse (to accept Islaam), they will have to pay the Jizya in humiliation (and live under Muslims rule). Otherwise (if these two options are refused), it will have to be the sword without any sympathy. Fear Allaah in the post that you have been appOinted to and beware thatyour carnal self should ever pull you towards pride because this will ruin your Aakhirah.

You had been a companion of Rasulullaah ~ and through him you had attained honour after being disgraced. Through him did you attain strength after weakness so much so that you have become an Ameer in a position of great authority and a ruler whose commands are obeyed. people listen when you speak and your commands are obeyed. What a great bounty this is on condition that it does not make you think that your status is higher than it is and that it does not make you display arrogance over those of lower ranks. Guard against this bounty just as you would guard against sin. This postis one of the two things (sin being the other) that I fear most for you, that they should gradually deceive you and then drop you so hard that they eventually lead you into Jahannam. I seek Allaah's protecti(~m for you and for myself against this. people rush towards Allaah (towards doing the work of Allaah) when the world is lifted for them (when they stand to receive worldly gain by it) and they then make it their objective.

You should therefore have the intention of pleasing only Allaah and not to acquire worldly gains. You should also always beware of the place where oppressors will fall Oahannam)." (3) . The Advice that Hadhrat Umar ~)ju~ Gave to Hadhrat Alaa bin Hadhrami ~)JJ~ Hadhrat Sha'bi reports that Hadhrat Umar ~ once wrote the following letter (I) Ibn ]areer (Vo1.3 Pg.92). (2) Basrah was referred to as India because it borders the Persian Gulf, which leads to the Indian subcontinent. (3) Ibn ]areer (VolA Pg.150). Ali bin Muhammad Madaa'ini has also reported a similar narration, as quoted in AiBidaaya wan Nihaaya (Vol. 7 Pg.48).

TIlE UVES OF TIlE SAHABMl~~~ (Vol-2J to Hadhrat Alaa bin Hadhrami ~ who was'in Bahrain: "Proceed to Utba bin Ghazwaan because I have appointed you to his post. Remember that you are going to someone from the very first Muhaajireen for whom Allaah has already decreed Jannah. I am not dismissing him because he has not been chaste, strong and a good fighter. I am dismissing him only because I feel that you would be of more use to the Muslims of that region. You should therefore respect his status. Ihad already appointed someone else to this· post before you, but he passed away before he could reach there.

Therefore, if Allaah wishes that you take charge there, you will become the governor. However, if Allaah wills that Utba remains the governor, then all creation and decisions are the prerogative of Allaah the Rabb of the universe. Remember that every decision that Allaah makes is protected by Him (and will certainly come to pass). You should therefore concern yourself only with the purpose for which you were created (Allaah shall see to the rest). Apply yourself to this task and forsake everything el~e because this world is destined to come to an end while the Aakhirah is eternal. You should therefore never allow yourself to be preoccupied with something the good of which will soon end rather than something the evil of which is everlasting.

Hasten towards the pleasure of Allaah away from His displeasure. For those whom he wishes, Allaah combines high merit in their leadership as well as in their knowledge. We beseech Allaah to grant you and us assistance to do good and protection from His punishment." (1) The Advice that Hadhrat Umar ~~~ gave to Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~~ Hadhrat Dabba bin Mihsin narrates that Hadhra.t Umar ~ wrote the following letter to Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~: People usually develop a dislike for their rulers. I therefore seek Allaah's protection that this should even happen to me or to you. Ensure that you enforce the penalties of the Shariah even though it be only for a while during the day (if not more often). If you are faced with two decisions, the one being for Allaah and the other for worldly gain, then give preference for the one that is for Allaah because this world will come to an end while the Aakhirah is everlasting.

Instil fear into criminals and keep them separate (so that they never have the opportunity to conspire together). Visit the sick. Muslims, attend their funerals, keep your door open and do the work of the Muslims. yourself because you are after all a man from amongst them. The only difference is that Allaah has placed a heavier burden on you: The news has reached me that you and your family have adopted a trend in your clothing, your food and your conveyance that the (average) Muslims cannot afford. 0 servant of Allaah! Beware that you should become like a beast that passes by a lush valley and then has no other objective but getting fat, whereas it is getting fat that will· kill it. Remember that when a governor becomes corrupt, his subordinates become corrupt and the most wretched of all people i.; the person who is the cause of his subordinates (1) Ibn Sa'd (VolA Pg.781. mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) becoming corrupt." (I) Hadhrat Dahhaak reports that Hadhrat Umar ~~ wrote the following letter to Hadhrat Abu Moosa Ash'ari ~~: "Strength in leadership is attained when leaders refrain from postponing today's tasks for tomorrow.

When you do this, the tasks accumulate to the extent that you do not know which one to begin with. They are all eventually destroyed. When you are faced with two matters, the one being for this world and the other for the Aakhirah, opt for the one that is for the Aakhirah rather than the one that is for this world because this world will come to an end while the Aakhirah is eternal. Always .remain afraid of Allaah and study the Book of Allaah because it is the fountainhead of knowledge and springtime of the hearts (because it revives the heart and is a balm for it)." (2) The Parting Advices of Hadhrat Uthmaan Dhun ~\I~~"r'~ Nurayn..;:'Oll,~ Hadhrat Alaa bin Fadhl narrated from his mother that after Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ was martyred, the people searched for his wealth and found a locked box. When they opened the box, they found in it a paper on which the following was written: "This is the parting advice of uthmaan. I begin with the name of Allaah the Most Kind the Most Merciful. uthmaan bin Affaan testifies that there is none worthy of worship but the One Allaah Who has no partner and that Muhammad ~ was Allaah's servant and Rasul.

He also testifies that Jannah is real, Jahannam is real and that Allaah shall resurrect those in the graves on a day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allaah never breaks a promise. Upon this did I live, upon this did I die and with this will I be resurrected, Inshaa Allaah." A narration of Nizaamul Mulk states that the following couplets were written on the reverse side of this paper (which mean): "Independence makes one so content that his status soars Even though it suppresses him to the extent that poverty threatens Thoughyoushould be patient when it strikes, remember that difficulty Never comes without ease following on its heels Whoever does not compare times cannot understand grief The promises oftime are to be found in the changing of the days"(3) The Incident Between Hadhrat Ali ~~~ and HadhratUthmaan ~~~ On the Day his House was Under Siege Hadhrat Shaddaad bin Aws ~~ narrates that when the siege of Hadhrat (1) Daynoorwi, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal (VoU Pg.149). Ibn Abi' Shaybah and Abu Nu'ayrn in his Hiiya have also reported the narration briefly from Sa'eed bin Abi Barda, as quoted in Kanzul Urtlmaal (Vol.8 Pg.209). (2) Ibn Abi Shaybah. (3) Fadhaa'i1i Raazi.

THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2) Uthmaan ~'s house· became too difficult, he peeped out to see the people and said, "0 servants of Allaah!" Hadhrat Shaddaad ~ says that he then saw Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib ~~ outside his house wearing the turban of Rasulullaah ~ and his sword around his neck. In front of him was Hadhrat Hasan ~, Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ®~ and a group of the Muhaajireen and Ansaar. They launched an assault on the rebels (surrounding the house) and dispersed them all. They then entered the house where Hadhrat Ali ~~ said to Hadhrat Uthmaan ®~. "As Salaamu Alayka, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Verily Rasulullaah ~ did not attain this (dominance) until he struck those who turned away with those who came forward.

By Allaah! I believe that these people want nothing but to kill you, so issue the command for us to fight them. Hadhrat uthmaan ~ said, "In the name of Allaah do I implore a person who acknowledges the right he owes to Allaah and the right he owes to me that he should not spill even a cupping-glass of blood because of me and that he should not even spill his own blood because of me." When Hadhrat Ali ~~ repeated his request. Hadhrat Uthmaan ~ gave the same reply. Hadhrat Ali ~~ then left the house saying, "0 Allaah! You know well that we have tried our level best." He then entered the Masjid, where it was time to perform salaah.

"0 Abul Hasan!" the people said to him, "Go forward and lead the salaah." Hadhrat Ali ~ replied. "I shall not lead you in salaah when your Imaam is under siege. I shall ratl}er perform salaah by myself." He then performed the salaah by himself and then went to his house. His son met him and said, "Dear father! I swear by Allaah that the rebels have barged into the house." Hadhrat Ali ®~ sighed. "Innaa Lillaahi wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji'oOn!

By Allaah! They will certainly martyr him." Some people asked, "0 Abul Hasan! Where will Hadhrat Uthmaan ®~ be (when they martyr him)?" He replied. "In ]annah. I swear by Allaah that he will enjoy an extremely close position to Allaah." Then they asked. "And where will they (the murderers) be. 0 Abu Hasan?" Hadhrat Ali ~ trice repeated.

"By Allaah! They will be in Hell." (1) The Narration of Abu Salama bin Abdur Rahmaan in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Salama bin Abdur Rahmaan reports that Hadhrat Abu Qataadah ~~ and another person went to Hadhrat Uthmaan ®,~ while his house was under siege. They requested permission to proceed for Hajj and he granted them permission. They then asked, ''With whom should we affiliate if these rebels gain the upper hand?" Hadhrat Uthmaan ~~ replied, "stick with the majority." They then asked, "But what if these rebels who gain the upper hand form the majority? Who then should we affiliate with?" Hadhrat uthmaan ®~ repeated, "Stick with the majority wherever they may be." The narrators says, ''We were leaving when we met Hasan bin Ali ®,~ at the door as he was going toUthmaan ~. We returned with him to hear what he (l) Abu Ahmad. as quoted in ]?jyaadun Nudhra Ii MunaaqibjjAshara (Vo1.2 Pg.128).

THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (VoZ-2J had to say. He greeted uthmaan ®~~ and then said, '0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! Command us to do as you wish.' uthmaan ®~ replied, 'Dear nephew! Go and sit in your home until A1laah brings His decision to pass.' When he left, we left with him but then met Ibn Umar ®;,:;;;~ at the door as he was going to Uthmaan ®ti.1~. We returned with him to hear what he had to say. He greeted uthmaan ®\1~ and then said, '0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!

I had been in the company of Rasulullaah ~ and I listened and obeyed. Thereafter, I had been in the company of Abu Bakr ®~ and I listened and obeyed. After that, I had been in the company of Umar ~~ and I also listened and obeyed, dutifully acknowledging his rights as my father and as the Khalifah. I am now present to obey you, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen. Command us to do as you wish.' Hadhrat uthmaan ®.\1~ twice repeated, 'May Allaah reward you with the best rewards, o family of Umar ~~.' He then added, 'However, I do not need blood to be spilt.m(ll The Narration of Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~U&~ in this Regard Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~~ says, "I was under siege with uthmaan ~~ in his house when one of our men was struck by an arrow. I said, '0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!

Now that one of our men has been killed, it is alright for us to fight back.' He replied, '0 Abu Hurayrah! I strictly command you to throw down your sword. It is my life that is wanted and am prepared to save the Mu'mineen by giving my own life.' I then threw away my sword and do not know where it is to this day." (2) The Advice that Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib ®~~ Gave His Letter to his Governors Hadhrat Muhaajir Aamiri narrates that in the letter of appointment that Hadhrat Ali bin Abi Taalib ®ti.1~ wrote to some governors of certain towns, he wrote: "Never be away from the populace for an extended period of time because when governors are away from the populace, it frustrates the people and reduces his knowledge of their affairs. In fact, by being away (and not interacting with the people), the governors will have no knowledge about that which they had been absent from. As a result of this, small things (and people) will seem big to them while big things (and people) will seem small to them. In a like manner, they will see evil as being good, good as evil and confuse the truth with falsehood.

A governor is after all a human and had no idea about what people hide from him and their mere speech bears no indications by which the truth can be deciphered from falsehood. A governor should therefore guard against interferences in people's rights by reducing his absence (he should make himself accessible so (1) Abu Ahmad, as quoted in Riyaadun Nudhra Ii MunaaqibjJAshara (VoU Pg.128). (2) Abu umar, as quoted in KanzuJ Ummaa/(VoL9 Pg.129). THE LNES OF THE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J that he can remain in touch with affairs and will not be misled into abusing the rights of people). You are either one of two persons. You may be a person who has a magnanimous nature and who always gives where is its right.

In that case, why should you remain aloof from people, thereby refraining from giving them what is rightful and from displaying your generous disposition? On the other hand, you may be a miserly person. In that case, people will very soon stay away from you and stop asking from you when they give up hope of receiving anything. However, most of the needs people will ask from you require flO effort on your part because it will either be a complaint of injustice or an appeal for justice (in this case also you have nothing to fear and therefore have no need to keep aloof from them). Reap full benefit from what I have described. I shall suffice with these few words which will Inshaa Allaah benefit and gUide you." (1) Another of His Letters to his Governors Hadhrat Madaa'ini reports that Hadhrat Ali ~~ wrote the following letter to some of his governors: "slow down and imagine that you have reached your death and that your actions have been presented before you in a place where a person is deceived by the world will lament, where the one who wasted his life will wish he had repented and where the oppressor would wish to return to the world (to redress the wrong he did)." (2) His Advice to the Governor of Ukbara A man from the Thaqeef tribe narrates that Hadhrat Ali ~ once appointed him as governor of Ukbara.

While the local people of the area were with him, Hadhrat Ali ®.~ advised him saying, "The people of rural Iraq are deceitful people so beware that they never deceive you. Also ensure that you take all that is due from them." He then told the man to see him that evening and when he did, Hadhrat .Ali ~ said, "I had mentioned to you what I did so that those people should hear it. Never lash anyone of them for a Dirham and never punish them by letting them stand in the sun. You should also never take from them a goat or a cow. We have been commanded only to take from them what is extra (not difficult for them to give). Do you know what is extra?

It is obedience." (3) Another narration states that Hadhrat Ali ~ said, "Never sell off their grains, their summer and winter clothing or their animals of labour. Never make any of them stand in the sun (as punishment) to receive a Dirham." The man said, "In that case, 0 Ameerul MU'mineen, I shall return to you as I have left (without receiving anything from them)." Hadhrat Ali ~ said, "Even if you have to return as you have left (it matters not) because we have been commanded to take from them only what is more than their needs." (4) (1) Deenowri and Ibn Asaakir. as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzul UmmaaJ (Vol. 5 Pg.

(2) Deenowri and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Muntakhab Kanzu/ Ummaal (Vol. S Pg.

(3) Ibn zanjway, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaa/(VoI.3 Pg.166). (4) Bayhaqi (VO\.9 Pg.20S). THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) The Advice that the Populace give to their Rulers The Advive that Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir gave to Ameerul Mu'mineen Hadhrat Umar ~~~ Hadhrat Makhool !IDUo1~ states a Sahabi of Rasulullaah ~ by the name of Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir bun Judhaym Jumhi ~~ once told Hadhrat Vmar !ID)J.,~ that he wished to offer some advice. "Certainly! Go ahead," Hadhrat Vmar !IDUo1~ told him. Hadhrat Sa'eed !ID~ then said, "I advise you to fear Allaah when dealing with the people.

Never let your words and deeds contradict each other· because the best of words are those that are confirmed by actions. Never pass two conflicting judgements for one matter, for then conflicts will arise and you will turn away from the truth. If you accept the position that is backed by evidence, you will be successful, Allaah will assist you and reform your citizens for you. Devote your attention and your judgements for those Muslims over whom Allaah has made you the ruler, whether they are far away or close by. Like for them what you would like for yourself and for your family and dislike for them what you would dislike for yourself and for your family. Dive deep to extract the truth and never fear the condemnation of anyone who condemns what you have done for Allaah." Hadhrat Vmar ~~ asked, "Who can possibly do this?" Hadhmt Sa'eed !ID)J.,~ replied, "Someone like yourself whom Allaah has given charge over the Vmmah of Muhammad ~ and who will not allow anyone to come between himself and Allaah." (1) The Narration of Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Buraydah in this Regard Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Buraydah narrates that Hadhrat Vmar ~ once gathered the people upon the arrival of a delegation.

He then said to Azina bin Arqam, "Look out for the Sahabah of Rasulullaah ~ and allow them in first. You may then allow the groups after them to come in. when the people gathered and formed rows before Hadhrat Vmar !ID)J.,~, he looked at them all. When his gaze fell on a hefty man wearing a patterned shawl, he motiomd him to come forward. When the man came forward, Hadhrat Vmar ~~ thrice said to him, "Say something." However, each one of the three times the man said, "No, you say something." Eventually, Hadhrat Vmar !ID~ said, "Shame on yOU! Stand up." The man stood up (and left). When Hadhrat Vmar !IDUo1~ again looked at the people, he noticed an Ash'ari.

The man was fair in complexion, slender, short and languid. When Hadhrat Vmar !IDUo1~ motioned to him, he came forward. "Say something," Hadhrat Vmar !ID)J.,~ said. "You rather say something," the man responded. When Hadhrat (I) Ibn Sa'd and Ibn Asaakir, as quoted in Kanzul Ummaal0lol.4 Pg.390). THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~·(Vol-2) Umar @~ again asked him to say something, the man said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!

You start a conversation and we will talk." Hadhrat Umar .~~ said, "Shame on you! Stand up. A sheep herder (like myself) can never be of any use to you?" The man stood up (and left). When Hadhrat Umar ~ again looked at the people, his eyes fell on a man who was also fair in complexion and thin. Hadhrat Umar ~ motioned to him and he also came forward. When Hadhrat Umar ~ asked him to say something, he jumped to the occasion.

He praised Allaah, spoke about Allaah and then said, "You have been given charge of this Ummah, so fear Allaahwith regard to the position you have been given over the Ummah and your citizens. Fear Allaah especially with regard to your personal self because you will be taken to task and questioned. You are in a position of trust and are responsible to fulfil what you have been entrusted with. You will be rewarded only according to what you do." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then said, "Since I became the Khalifah no one besides you has ever spoken so frankly to'me. Who are you?" "I am Rabee bin Ziyaad," he replied. "The brother of Muhaajir bin Ziyaad?" Hadhrat Umar @~~ asked.

'Yes," came the reply. Hadhrat Umar ®):l.'j~ then prepared some troops. He appointed the Ash'ari as commander and said to. him, 'Watch Rabee bin Ziyaad. If he proves true to his word, hewill be of great help in your task. You may then also appoint him to a post of leadership; You should then inspect him every ten days and write to me about his conduct as a leader in so much detail that I can feel as if I had appointed him." Hadhrat Umar ~ then added, "Rasulullaah ~ once advised us, 'What I fear most for you· after me is the hypocrite with the tongue of a knowledgeable person.",(l) The Letter that Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah ~~ and Hadhrat Mu'aadh ~~ Wrote to HadhratUmar ~~ and his Response Hadhrat Muhammad bin Sooqa reports that he once went to Hadhrat Nu'aym bin Abu Hind who took out a paper on which the following was written: "From Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah and M~'aadh bin Jabal to Umar bin Khattaab. We have observed that you are always concerned about your self reformation.

YOU have now been given charge of this Ummah, Aiabs and non-Aiabs ali}(e. You have before you people who are noble ~nd ignoble as well as people who are enemies and those who are friends. Each of them should have their share of justice. 0 Umar! You should therefore watch how you deal with all of them. We caution you about a day when faces will be cast down, hearts will dry up (with fear) and all evidence will hold no weight against the evidence of the Sovereign Whose supremacy overpowers all of them. All of creation will stand before Him in (1) Ibn Raahway.

Haarith, Musaddad and Abu Ya'la, as quoted in KanzuJ UmmaaJ(VoL7 Pg.36}. THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2) humility, hoping for His mercy and fearing His punishment. We have been informed of a Hadith stating that towards the end of time the condition of this Ummah will retrogress to the extent that on the surface people will be friends but are actually enemies on the inside. We seek refuge in Allaah that this letter of ours should be interpreted to mean what our hearts never intended to mean. We have written this only to give you good advice.

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"~ ......'.>I-Jb" Hadhrat Umar ~ wrote the following letter back to the two: From Umar bin Khattaab to Abu Ubaydah and Mu'aadh. "~9~,, . ...... Your letter has reached me in which you state that you two have observed that I have always been concerned about my self reformation. (You mentioned) 'You have now been given charge of this Ummah, Arabs and non-Arabs alike. You have before you people who are noble and ignoble as well as people who are enemies and those who are friends. Each of them should have their share of justice.' You have also stated, '0 Umar!

You should therefore watch how you deal with all of them.' However, Umar has neither the power nor the strength to do any of this without the help of Allaah. You have also cautioned me about something that all the nations before us were cautioned about. Since ancient times have the days and nights been interchanging with the deaths of people continuing. This system draws closer those who are far, makes every new thing old, brings every promise to pass and will continue until people have reached their places in Jannah or ]ahannam. You have also warned me saying that towards the end of time the condition of this Ummah will retrogress to the extent that on the surface people will be friends but are actually enemies on the inside. However, the two of you are not like this, neither is this that period of time.

That will be a period when people will have great motivation and also great fear. However, their motivation to meet each other will be solely to improve their lot in this world. You have also written to seek refuge in Allaah that your letter should be interpreted to mean what your hearts never intended to mean. You say that you had written the letter only to give me good advice. You are bOth true and should never stop writing to me because I cannot do without the two of you. (l),,~ ~ ~I~" .......

J The Advice of Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin , Jarraah ~U&~ His advice to the Muslims at the Time of his Death in Jordan Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib says that when Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin ]arraah (\) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (Vol.! Pg.2381. Ibn Abi Shaybah and Hannaad have reported a similar narration, as quoted in Kanzui Ummaai (Vo1.8 Pg.209). Tabraani has also reported the narration • from reliable sources, as confirm.ed by Haytharnj in Majma'uz zawaa'jd (Vo1.5 Pg.214), THE LWES OF THE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) ~ was afflicted by the plague in Jordan, he summoned all the Muslims with him and said, "I am about to give you some advices which will keep you on the path of righteousness if you accept them. Establish salaah, fast during the month of Ramadhaan, pay Zakaah, perform Hajj, perform umrah, encourage each other (to do good), wish well for your leaders, never deceive them and never let the world preoccupy you (from preparing for the Aakhirah). Even if a person is given a life of a thousand years, he will have no option but to head towards the falling place (death) that you see.

Allaah has decreed death for the children of Aadam ~ and therefore they will all have to die. The wisest of them is he who is most obedient to his Rabb and who works the most for the day for his return (to Allaah). ~ .J".,.,.".1 'JI"" ,J ,; (. , "~I ~jJ ~ ..A ')L..JIJ" Lead the salaah, 0 Mu'aadh bin Jabal." When Hadhrat Abu Ubaydah bin Jarraah ~ passed away, Hadhrat Mu'aadh bin Jabal ~ addressed the people saying, "0 people! Repent to Allaah for your sins because when a servant meets Allaah after having repented for his sins, Allaah has to forgive him. Whoever has debts should settle them because a person will be detained because of his debts (and will not be allowed to move on the Day of Qiyaamah until he settles them by paying with his good deeds). Whoever has broken ties with his brother should meet him and reconcile with him for it behoves not a Muslim to severe ties with his brother for more than three days. 0 Muslims: You have been given the shocking news of the death of a great man. I do not think that I have seen any servant of Allaah with a more righteous heart than his, who was further from evil than he, who had more love for the masses than he and who was more well wishing than he had been.

You should therefore pray to Allaah to shower His mercy on him and present yourselves for his Janaazah salaah." (1) The Lives of the Khulafaa and Leaders The Life of Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq ~~ His Life Before Becoming the Khalifah and Afterwards Ibn Sa'd has combined Ahadeeth reported by Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Umar ~, Hadhrat Aa'isha ~~, Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Musayyib and others to relate that people pledged their allegiance to Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~,~ on the day that Rasulullaah ~ passed away, which was Munday 12th Rabee-ul Awwal II AH. He was then living in the area of Sunh with his wife Hadhrat Habeebah bint Khaarija bin Zaid bin Abu Zuhayr who belonged to the Haarith bin Khazraj tribe. He lived in a tent woven from animal hairs and did not add to this until he moved to his house in Madinah. He continued living here in Sunh for six months 0) Riyaadun Nudhra oMunaaqibll Ashara (Vo1.2 Pg.317) by Muhib Tabari. THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J after becoming the Khalifah and would walk in the mornings to Madinah. He sometimes also rode to Madinah on his horse and he wore only a loin cloth and a shawl that was dyed a reddish colour.

He would come to Madinah to lead the people in salaah and return to his family in Sunh after performing the Isha salaah. Whenever he came, he would lead the people in salaah but when he could not make it, Hadhrat Umar ~~ would lead the salaah. On Fridays he used to remain at home during the morning to apply henna to his head and beard and then arrive (in Madinah) at the time of the Jumu'ah salaah when he would lead the people in salaah. He was a businessman by trade and would proceed to the marketplace every morning to buy and selL He also had a flock of goats that would come to him in the evenings. He sometimes took them out himself for grazing and sometimes had someone else graze them. He used to milk goats for the people of his locality so when he became the Khalifah, a little girl said, "Now there will be none to milk our animals." When he heard her saying this, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ said, 'Why not!

I swear by my life that I shall definitely still milk for you. I hope that what I have entered into will never change the personality I always had." He then continued milking for the people and would sometimes say to the little girl of the locality, "Dear girl! Would you like me to make the milk foamy or without foam?" At times she would ask for foamy milk while at times she asked for it to have no foam. He then did exactly as she asked. In this way, he stayed in Sunh for six months, after which he moved into Madinah. When he started living there, he thought about his posr and said, "By Allaah!

The affairs of the people can never be set right if I am to continue with my trade. Their affairs can be rectified only if I free myself from trade and look into their matters. However, my family still needs their necessities." He then left trade and drew from the public treasury only what he required for himself and his family for each day and what he needed for performing Hajj and Umrah. Those in charge of the public treasury fIxed an amount of six thousand Dirhams per annum for him. When he was on his deathbed, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ said, "Return to the public treasury whatever of its money we have in our possession because I do not wish to derive any benefit from it." He also instructed that a certain piece of land he owned should be given to the Muslims (the public treasury) in lieu of the money he had been using from there. (After he passed away) The land, a milk -giving camel, a slave who sharpened swords and a shawl valued at fIve Dirhams were all handed over to Hadhrat Umar @.~.

Hadhrat Umar @.Ij.1~ said, "Abu Bakr @~~ has set a difficult example for his successors to follow." In the year II AH., Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ appointed Hadhrat Umar ~ as the Ameer of Hajj and performed Umrah in Rajab of the year 12 AH. Hadhrat Abu Bakr @.~ arrived in Makkah at midmorning and when he went to his residence, (his father) Abu Quhaafa @~ was sitting at the door talking to some youngsters. When someone said to him that his son had arrived, Hadhrat TIlE UVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~ (Vo/-2) Abu Quhaafa ~)J.,~ quickly started to stand up. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)J.1~ hurried to seat his camel and jumped off while it was still standing as he said, "Do not stand, dear father!" He then met his father, hugged him and kissed him between his eyes. The old man then burst out crying out of joy at his son's arrival. The governor of Makkah Hadhrat Attaab bin Usayd ~, Suhayl bin Amr ~, Ikrama bin Abu ]ahal ~ and HaarHh bin Hishaam ~all came to greet Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ saying, "As salaamu Alaykum, 0 Khalifah of Rasulullaah ~!n When they all shook his hands and when they spoke of Rasulullaah ~, Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ started weeping.

When they all greeted Hadhrat Abu Quhaafa ~, he said, "0 Ateeq (a title of Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~)! These are all leaders, so do treat them well." Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ said, "Dear father! There is no power (to do good) and no strength (to abstain {rom evil) except with the help of Allaah. I have been charged with an extremely great task which I have no power to fulfil without the assistance of Allaah." He then entered the house, took a bath and then emerged. When his companions started following him, he bade them to disperse telling them, 'Walk calmly (there is no need to stay behind me)." People started meeting him and walking with him. As they sympathised with him over the demise of Rasulullaah ~, he wept bitterly.

When he reached the Kabah, he threw his upper garment under his right shoulder (so that it is exposed), kissed the Black Stone and then completed seven circuits around the Kabah. Thereafter, he performed two Rakaahs salaah and returned to the house. Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~~ came out again at the time Zuhr and again performed Tawaaf. He then sat close to Daarun Nadwa and said, "Is there anyone who wishes to lodge a complaint of injustice or who wants to demand a right?" However, no one came forward and they all praised their governor. He then performed the Asr salaah and remained sitting for the people to greet him. Thereafter, he left for Madinah.

When Hajj arrived in 12 A.H., Hadhrat Abu Bakr ~ led the people in Hajj. He performed the ]fraad Hajj (donned the Ihraam only for Hajj and not for Umrah) and appointed Hadhrat Uthmaan bin Affaan ~~ as his deputy in Madinah.(l) The Incident of Hadhrat Umayr bin Sa'd Ansaari~~~ The Incident When Hadhrat Umar ~~~ appointed him as Governor ofHims Hadhrat Antara narrates from Hadhrat Umayr bin Sa'd Ansaari ~~ that Hadhrat Umar ~)J.,~ send him to be the governor of Hims but after a year had still not received any news from him. Hadhrat Umar ~~ then said to his (I) Ibn Sa'd (VoLS Pg. ISl). Allaama Ibn Katheerhas stated that the chain of narrators is sound. that numerous other narrations support the content and that it has been widely accepted. THE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~~~ (Vol-2) scribe,'Writea letter to Umayr.

By Allaah! I feel that he has betrayed us!" The following was then sent to Hadhrat Umayr ®~: "Come here as soon as this letter reaches you. When you look at this letter, you should immediately come with all the booty of the Muslims that you have collected." Hadhrat Umayr ~ then took his leather bag, put his journey's provisions and a dish into it and hung his water bag onto it. He also took his spear with him and left Hims on foot. When he arrived in Madinah, he was pale, his face was covered in dust and his hair was very long. He went to Hadhrat Umar ®\1.~ and greeted him saying, "Peace be on you, 0 Ameerul Mu'mineen together with Allaah's mercy and His blessings." "What is wrong with you?" asked Hadhrat Umar ~.

Hadhrat Umayr ®~ responded by saying, 'What do you see wrong in me? Do you not see that I am in good health, with pure blood and that I am dragging the world along with its horns?" Thinking that he had brought much wealth along, Hadhrat Umar ®~ asked, "What do you have with you?" Hadhrat Umayr ~ replied, "I have my bag with me in which I have my provisions. I have my dish in which I eat and wash my hair and clothes in. I also have my water bag in which I carry the water for my wudu and for drinking. Then I have my spear from which I take support and use to fight off any enemy that confronts me. By Allaah!

The world is dependent only on these possessions of mine (they are enough for all my needs)." Hadhrat Umar ®~ then asked, "Have you come walking?" When Hadhrat umayr ~ replied in the affirmative, Hadhrat Umar ®.~ said, "Was there no one who could lend you their animal to ride?" Hadhrat Umayr §~ replied, "Neither did they offer nor did I ask." "What terrible Muslims you have come from!" Hadhrat Umar ~ exclaimed. Hadhrat Umayr ~ cautioned, "Fear Allaah, 0 Umar! Allaah has prohibited us from backbiting and I have seen them perform their Fajr salaah (those who perform their Fajr salaah are in the custody of A1laah and none should harm them in any way, physically or verbally)." Hadhrat Umar .~ then asked him, 'Where. did I send you? (Tabraani reports that he asked, 'Where is that for which I had sent yoU?") what have you done there?" 'What are you asking?" queried Hadhrat umayr ®\1.~. "Subhaanallaah!" gasped Hadhrat Umar ~. Hadhrat Umayr ~ then explained, 'Were it not for the fear that it would depress you, I would not have informed you.

However, you sent me and I reached the place, I then gathered all the pious people from amongst them and charged them with collecting the booty of the Muslims. When they had done so, I spent it all in the appropriate avenues. Had there been a share for you in it, I would have surely brought it to you." "Then you have brought back nothing?" asked Hadhrat Umar~. "Nothing at all," came the reply. Hadhrat Umar ~ then issued the command for Hadhrat Umayr ~'s tennasgovernortoberenewed. However, HadhratUmayr ~ submitted, "This (being a governor) is something that I can neither do for you nor for anyone THE LIVES OF THE SAHABAH ~)J.,~ (Vol-2J else after you.

By Allaah! I have not been saved (from the evils of governorship). I once said to a Christian woman, 'May Allaah humiliate you!' This is the evil that you have exposed me to, 0 Umar. The worst of my days were those in which I stayed behind (in this world without dying earlier) with you, 0 Umar, Hadhrat Umayr ~~ then sought leave and Hadhrat Umar ~ granted it. He then returned to his home, which lay a few miles outside Madinah. After Hadhrat Umayr ~~ had left, Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "I still think that he has betrayed us (he has brought back much wealth and kept it at his house)." Hadhrat Umar ~~ then gave a hundred Dinaars (gold coins) to a man called Haarith and sent him with the instructions, "Go to Umayr as if you are a guest.

If you see signs of a good life, return to me immediately. However, ifyou see himin extreme poverty, give him these hundred Dinaars. When Hadhrat Haarith arrived at the house, he found Hadhrat Umayr ~~ Sitting against a wall and removing lice from his upper garment. Haarith greeted Hadhrat Umayr ~, who said to him, "Why not dismount, may Allaah have mercy on you." Hadhrat Haarith dismounted and Hadhrat Umayr ~~ asked him, "Where are you coming from?" When Hadhrat Haarith replied that he was coming from Madinah, Hadhrat Umayr ~ asked, "How was the Ameerul Mu'mineen when you left?" "He was fine," replied Hadhrat Haarith. "And how were the Muslims?" was the next question. "They were also fine," Hadhrat Haarith replied.

"Does the Ameerul Mu'mineen enforce the penal code?" asked Hadhrat Umayr ~~. "Oh yes," responded Hadhrat Haarith, "he even lashed his son who had done wrong, because of which he died." (This was not so because he died of natural causes a month after the lashing.) Hadhrat Umayr~)1..~ prayed, "0 Allaah! Assist Umar because as far as I know, he has great love for You." Hadhrat Haarith then stayed there for three days. The family had nothing to eat besides a loaf of barley bread, which they fed to Hadhrat Haarith while they stayed hungry. Eventually. when the hunger was too much for them to bear. Hadhrat Umayr ~~ said to Hadhrat Haarith.

"Your presence has caused us hunger. so ifyou can, would you please go somewhere else?" Hadhrat Haarith then took out the hundred Dinaars and handed it to Hadhrat Umayr ~ saying, "The Ameerul Mu'mineen has sent this for you, so use it." Hadhrat Umayr ~ sighed deeply and said. "I have no need for this. Take it back." His wife then came and said. "Use it if you need it, otherwise spent it where it should be spent." riadhrat Umayr ~ said. "ByAllaah! I have nothing to spend it on." His wife then tore off the bottom part of her scarf and gave it to him.

He put the money in the piece oLcloth and then went out to spend the money on the children of the martyrs and the poor. He then returned. Hadhrat Haarith thought that Hadhrat Umayr ~~ would give him also something, but all that Hadhrat Umayr ~ said was, "Convey my Salaams to the Ameerul Mu'mineen." When Hadhrat Haarith returned, Hadhrat Umar ~ asked, "What did you see?" "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen!" Hadhrat Haarith replied, "I see an extremely THE UVES OF THE SAHABAH ~)l.,~ (Vol-2) difficult life." "What did he do with the Dinaars?" Hadhrat Umar ~ enquired. "I d not know," submitted Hadhrat Haarith. Hadhrat Umar ~ then wrote to Hadhrat umayr~~ with instructions to come to him without even putting the letter down. When Hadhrat Umayr ~.~ arrived and went to see Hadhrat Umar ~)J..~, the Ameerul Mu'mineen asked, "What did you do with the Dinaars?" Hadhrat umayr ~ replied, "I did what I had to do with it. why should you ask about it?" Hadhrat Vmar ~~ demanded, "I command you in the name of Allaah to tell me what you did with iu" Hadhrat Umayr ~ then responded by saying, "I sent it ahead (to the Aakhirah) for myself." "May Allaah shower his mercy on yOU!" exclaimed Hadhrat Umar ~)J.._.

Hadhrat Umar ~ then issued instructions for Hadhrat Umayr ~_ to be given two Wasaqs of grain and two sets of clothing. Hadhrat umayr ~~_ said, "I have no need for the food because I have at home two Saa of barley and Allaah will provide more when I have eatenthat." He therefore did not take the food. With regard to the clothing he said, "A certain person's mother has no clohes (I shall give it to her)." He then took it and returned home. It was not long afterwards that he passed away. May Allaah shower His mercies on him. When Hadhrat Umar ~~ received the news, he was extremely distressed and prayed to Allaah to shower His mercy on Hadhrat Umayr ~.

Hadhrat Umar ~~ then walked to Baqee Gharqad (the graveyard of Madinah) and was accompanied by many others walking with him. Hadhrat Umar ~ said to those with him, "Express your wishes." Someone said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! I wish that I had plenty of wealth so that I could buy and set free so many slaves." Another person said, i'O Ameerul Mu'mineen! I wish that I had a lot of wealth to spend in the path of Allaah." Someone else said, "0 Ameerul Mu'mineen! I wish that I had a lot of strength so that I may draw buckets of water to give the people performing Hajj." Hadhrat Umar ~ then expressed his wish when he said, "I wish that I had a person like umayr bin Sa'd to assist me in administering the affairs of the Muslims.,,(l) The Incident of Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir bin Hudhaym Jumhi ~~~ His Behaviour as the Governor of Hims Hadhrat Khaalid bin Ma'daan narrates that Hadhrat Umar ~ appointed Hadhrat Sa'eed bin Aamir bin Judhaym ~_ as their governor in Hims. When Hadhrat Umar ~ visited Hims, he asked, "0 people of Hims!

How have you found your governor?" The people then started complaining about him. Hims was termed 'small Kufa' because of the complaints they always had against their governors (the people of Kufa are noted for this). The people said, ''We have four complaints against him. He does not come out to us until nearly half (I) Abu Nu'ayrn in his HiIya (VoU Pg.247). Tabraani has reported a similar narration from Hadhrat Umayr bin Sa'd ~~ and Haythami (Vo\.9 Pg.384) has commented on the chain of narrators. Ibn Asaakir has reported a similar narration in detail. as quoted in Kanzuf Ummaal (Vol.7 Pg.79).

TIlE UVES OF TIlE SAHABAH ~~ (Vol-2J the day has passed." "That is a serious complaint," remarked Hadhrat Umar ~, "What: else?" They continued, "He does not see anyone at night." "Another serious complaint," Hadhrat Umar ~ commented, 'What else?" They said, "There is a day in every m')nth when he does not come out at all." Hadhrat Umar ~~ said, "That is also serious. What else?" They concluded by saying, "At times he suffers bouts of unconsciousness and appears to be dead." Hadhrat Umar ~ then brought the people of Hims and Hadhrat Sa'eed ~,~ together and prayed, "0 Allaah! Do not allow my opinion of him to fail." He then asked the people to lodge their complaints. They said, "He does. not come out to us until nearly half the day has passed." Hadhrat Sa'eed ~~ exclaimed, "By Allaah! I do not want to speak about this but the fact of the matter isthat I do not have a servant. I therefore knead the dough myself, wait for it to rise and then bake my bread.

Thereafter, I perform wudu and go out." Hadhrat Umar ~ again asked/What is your complaint?" The people said, "He does not see anyone at night." 'What have you to say about this?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked. Hadhrat Sa'eed ~~ replied, "I would also not like to mention this but I reserve the day for the people and the night for Allaah." "What is your next complaint?" Hadhrat Umar ~~ asked them. They said, "There is a day in every month when he does not come out at all." "What have you to say about this?" Hadhrat Umar ~ asked. Hadhrat Sa'eed ~~ replied, "Because I have no servant, I have to wash my clothes myself and have nothing else to change into. I therefore wash my clothes and then wait for them to dry. Because they are thick, they become firm and I have to rub them before they soften up.

This takes the entire day and I am then only able to see the people by the evening." Hadhrat Umar ~~ again asked, "What is your complaint?" The people said, "At times he suffers bouts of unconsciousness and appears to be dead." 'What have you to say about this?" Hadhrat Umar ~ asked him. Hadhrat Sa'eed ~ replied, "I was present in Makkah when Khubayb Ansaari ~ was martyred. The Quraysh had cut his flesh in pieces and when they crucified him, they asked, 'Do you wish that Muhammad was here with us in your place?' He replied, 'I swear by Allaah that I would not even like a thorn to prick Muhammad ~ where he is while I am sitting with my family.' He then called out, '0 Muhammad ~!' Whenever I recall that day and the fact that I did nothing to help him and that I was a Mushrik who did not believe in Allaah, I think that Allaah will never forgive me for that sin. It is then that I fall unconscious." Hadhrat Umar ~~~ then exclaimed, ''rul praise is due to Allaah Who has not made my intuition fail." Hadhrat Umar ~ then sent a thousand Dinaars for Hadhrat Sa'eed ~~ saying, "Use it for yourself." His wife exclaimed, "All praise is due to Allaah Who has made us independent of your workI" He said, "Do you not want something better than this? That we give this to whoever will bring it back to us at a time that we will need it even more desperately (on the Day of Qiyaamah)." When she mE LIVES OF mE SAHABAH ~)1.1~ (Vol-2) happily agreed, Hadhrat Sa'eed ~ called someone from his family whom he trusted and placed the Dinaars into several bags. He then instructed the man to take one bag to a certain widow, another to a certain orphan, another to a certain poor person and another to a certain distressed person.

This was done until· there· remained only a few Dinaars. He then (gave this to his' wife and) said, "Spend this." Thereafter, he continued the activities of the governorship. She said, 'Will you not get us a servant then? What has happened to the wealth?" Hadhrat Sa'eed g~ replied, "It will come to you at a time when you need it most (in the Aakhirah)." (1) The Incident of Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah ~~~ Hadhrat Tha'laba bin Abu Maalik Qurazi says, "It was during the period that Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah.~ was the governor (of Madinah) for Marwaan that he came to the marketplace carrying a bundle of wood. He joked, 'Widen the road for the Ameer, 0 Ibn Abu Maalik!' 'But the road is wide enough for you,' I quipped. He the said, 'Widen the road for the Ameer with the bundle on his head.,"(2} (l) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoLl Pg.245). (2) Abu Nu'aym in his Hilya (VoU Pg.385), THE LWES OF mE SAHABAH ~ (Vol-2)