Ihyaaud Deen An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality
Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had left for Abyssinia, performing Hijrah with his respected wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). News of their condition was delayed, and hence Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) became concerned and would come out …
August, 2023
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14 August
Purchasing a Well in Jannah
Purchasing a Well in Jannah When the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) migrated to Madeenah Munawwarah, the water that was found in Madeenah Munawwarah was difficult for them to drink due it being bitter. However, there was a certain Jew living in Madinah Munawaarah who had a well of sweet water named …
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7 August
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Enjoining Good at the Last Moment
On the morning when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, a youngster visited him and said to him, “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! Rejoice over the glad tidings from Allah Ta‘ala! You are the Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and you are among those who accepted Islam in the very early days, …
July, 2023
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31 July
Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Desire to be Buried with Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam)
During the final moments after Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was fatally stabbed, he sent his son, Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma), to the home of Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed him saying, “Say to her that Umar conveys salaam. Do not say that Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen conveys …
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24 July
The Humility of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, he began to grieve and became extremely worried about the ummah. Hazrat bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) comforted him saying: “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! There is no need for you to grieve. You remained in the company of …
June, 2023
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19 June
Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Respect for Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu)
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) always acknowledged the lofty position of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and he did not regard himself to be equal to Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). On one occasion, a group of people praised Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) saying, “By Allah! We never saw a man …
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12 June
Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Concern for Salaah
Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Concern for Salaah On the morning that Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to see him. On entering, he found Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) covered with a sheet and unconscious. Hazrat Miswar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked those present, “How is …
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5 June
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Honoring the Azwaaj-e-Mutahharaat (radhiyallahu ‘anhun)
Hazrat Aslam (rahimahullah), the slave of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), reports that Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had nine special platters reserved for sending gifts to the Azwaaj-e-Mutahharaat (respected wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and mothers of the ummah). Hazrat Aslam (rahimahullah) mentioned that whenever any delicacy, fruit or meat …
May, 2023
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29 May
Precaution in Public Wealth
The precaution which Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) exercised when dealing with public wealth was indeed proverbial. On one occasion, some musk and ambergris (a type of perfume) arrived from Bahrain. As it was public wealth, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “By Allah! I wish to find a person who is …
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21 May
Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Reminding Himself of Accountability in the Hereafter
Despite Allah Ta’ala blessing Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) to be among the ten people that were promised Jannah in this world, and being the second khalifah of Islam, he was extremely humble and greatly feared accountability before Allah Ta‘ala on the Day of Qiyaamah. It is reported that on one …