IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MOST BENEFICENT, THE MOST MERCIFUL
May ALLAH be pleased with him
Period of Rule : 10 years 6 months and 4 days
Age : 63 years
Ibn Mas'ud ra said that Sayyidina Umar rha acceptance of Islam was a great victory for Islam, his emigration its success and his Khalifaat was a boon. In the eleven years of his rule Islam made the greatest strides and the Muslims accomplished their greatest triumphs for the couse of truth, yet Sayyidina Umar remained the humblest and simplest amongst the Muslims. Truly the most deserving of following in Rasulullah PBUH footsteps.
WHO WAS SAYYIDINA UMAR rha.......
by Ulama' Doust Muhammad Qurashi ra.
1- He for whom the Beloved Prophet saw of ALLAH prayed for to fortify Islaam.
2- Whom ALLAH selected and deputed to elevate Islam
3- Before he accepetd Islam, Jibreel brought the good news to Prophet PBUH to welcome him.
4- Upon arrival Prophet welcomed him warm-heartily
5- He whose Imaan strengthened all the Sahaabahs Imaan
6- Even the earth expressed its happiness when he accepted Islam
7- The river Nile flowed strongly celebrating the happiness of his accepting Islam.
8- He was fortunate to enter the Ka'bah before all other Sahaabah.
9- Due to his entering the Ka'bah, the walls boasted with pride to the throne of ALLAH.
10- Whose advantageous arrival in Islam caused the well of Zam Zam to flow its sweetness to the river of Salsabeel in Jannat.
11- He challenged the kuffar and performed Salaat in front of them in Haram.
12- Sayyidina Ali regarded him as a very delightful person, firm on command.
13- When he called out "Ya Saariya-tul Jabaal" in Madinah, the voice was heard in Nahawand which alerted the Muslim army against the kuffar attack.
14- Due to his protection of modesty women were ordered to start wearing veils to cover their faces.
15- Through his du'a ALLAH revealed the clear prohibition of wine.
16- The conquered areas of land under his control reached 255 105 square miles.
17- When he said that the Quran was enough for salvation he just proved the purpose of prophet hood i.e to convey the message of the Quran.
18- In other words, it meant that whosoever has been guided by ALLAH then nobody can distract him from that path.
19- Whose shame and modesty reached the 4 corners of the world
20- During his Khilafat on one side he was engaged in dispatching an army to Iran whilst on the other side he was discussing issues with the messenger of Qaysan and Kisra. While preparing the victorious army of Iran and Egypt, he was engrossed in deliberating with Khaleed ra and Muawiyah ra regarding war tactics. All this whilst he himself, had on patched clothes and wore an old turban and on his feet were old sandals.
21- Sometimes he would be on the mimbar explaining the orders of ALLAH and sometimes he would be carrying buckets of water on his shoulders feeding the poor, the destitute and the widows.
22- He was so rich that the kingdoms were spread at his feet but he opted for such simplicity that King's messengers could not even identify him.
23- His inner authority was so strong that his outer dignity seemed insignificant.
24- Although he was very particular in his religions affairs, he was just so soft in his personal affairs.
25- He established a 'Baitul Maal' for the safe -keeping of the state's wealth.
26- Because of his lofty political insight, offices for the armies were built and salaries fixed for the soldiers and volunteers.
27- With the blessing of his experiences, he had full control over the population register.
28- He also appointed daily provisions for the poor Christians and Jews.
29- For the comfort of travelers he erected wooden seats and resting places between Makkah and Madiinah.
30- For the safekeeping of the Quran he established the Traweeh Salaah to be read with jamaah with the consent of all the Sahabaah; up to the day of Qiyamat this will remain a blessing.
31- With the stamping of his feet Madiinah has been and shall be saved till Qiyamat from any form of earthquake.
32- Because of his fear of ALLAH he used to carry the daily provisions of the poor on his own shoulders.
33- By laying stress on tajweed he ensured that the Arabs were able to read properly.
34- In order for the people to know the Laws of ALLAH he made it compulsory for them to learn Surah's Baqarah, Nisa, Ma'idah, Haj and Noor.
35- For a town or city to run smoothly he appointed an administrative committee which consisted of staff, an accountant, translator, doctor and surgeon.
36- During his Khilafaat, Fiqh was elevated to its maximum.
37- Because of his simplicity he was not afraid to sleep under a tree.
38- Because of his influence for justice over his governors even the animals benefited.
39- He never took more than his portion from the war booty.
40- He proved his belief in the oneness of ALLAH by saying to the Hajr Aswad (the white stone from Jannah): "That you are not beneficial for the troublesome: we only kiss you because we saw Prophet saw kiss you".
KHULFAA-E-RASHIDEEN:
by: M. Makbool A. Suhaarui
translated by: Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elise
Alhamdulillah..........
21- Sometimes he would be on the mimbar explaining the orders of ALLAH and sometimes he would be carrying buckets of water on his shoulders feeding the poor, the destitute and the widows.
22- He was so rich that the kingdoms were spread at his feet but he opted for such simplicity that King's messengers could not even identify him.
23- His inner authority was so strong that his outer dignity seemed insignificant.
24- Although he was very particular in his religions affairs, he was just so soft in his personal affairs.
25- He established a 'Baitul Maal' for the safe -keeping of the state's wealth.
26- Because of his lofty political insight, offices for the armies were built and salaries fixed for the soldiers and volunteers.
27- With the blessing of his experiences, he had full control over the population register.
28- He also appointed daily provisions for the poor Christians and Jews.
29- For the comfort of travelers he erected wooden seats and resting places between Makkah and Madiinah.
30- For the safekeeping of the Quran he established the Traweeh Salaah to be read with jamaah with the consent of all the Sahabaah; up to the day of Qiyamat this will remain a blessing.
31- With the stamping of his feet Madiinah has been and shall be saved till Qiyamat from any form of earthquake.
32- Because of his fear of ALLAH he used to carry the daily provisions of the poor on his own shoulders.
33- By laying stress on tajweed he ensured that the Arabs were able to read properly.
34- In order for the people to know the Laws of ALLAH he made it compulsory for them to learn Surah's Baqarah, Nisa, Ma'idah, Haj and Noor.
35- For a town or city to run smoothly he appointed an administrative committee which consisted of staff, an accountant, translator, doctor and surgeon.
36- During his Khilafaat, Fiqh was elevated to its maximum.
37- Because of his simplicity he was not afraid to sleep under a tree.
38- Because of his influence for justice over his governors even the animals benefited.
39- He never took more than his portion from the war booty.
40- He proved his belief in the oneness of ALLAH by saying to the Hajr Aswad (the white stone from Jannah): "That you are not beneficial for the troublesome: we only kiss you because we saw Prophet saw kiss you".
KHULFAA-E-RASHIDEEN:
by: M. Makbool A. Suhaarui
translated by: Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elise
Alhamdulillah..........
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