1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,200 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:03,200 --> 00:00:06,179 Mawaddah Association 3 00:00:06,179 --> 00:00:07,710 Presents: 4 00:00:07,710 --> 00:00:11,009 The Ten Promised Paradise: 5 00:00:11,009 --> 00:00:15,640 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, 6 00:00:15,640 --> 00:00:17,640 May Allah be pleased with him. 7 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:22,440 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin is a Sunnah 8 00:00:22,440 --> 00:00:27,559 Upon which I shall meet my Lord as long as I live. 9 00:00:27,559 --> 00:00:30,789 Love for the Companions and the Prophet's kin. 10 00:00:31,089 --> 00:00:36,090 A Bedouin came to 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) and said: 11 00:00:36,090 --> 00:00:40,090 "O 'Umar of goodness, may you be rewarded with Paradise! 12 00:00:40,090 --> 00:00:43,090 Clothe my daughters and their mother, 13 00:00:43,090 --> 00:00:46,090 For we all rely on you as a shield against hard times. 14 00:00:46,090 --> 00:00:49,250 I swear by Allah that you surely will!" 15 00:00:49,250 --> 00:00:51,250 'Umar replied: 16 00:00:51,250 --> 00:00:54,250 "And if I do not, what then?" 17 00:00:54,250 --> 00:00:56,250 The Bedouin said: 18 00:00:56,250 --> 00:00:59,340 "Then, O Abu Hafs, I shall surely depart!" 19 00:00:59,640 --> 00:01:00,640 'Umar asked: 20 00:01:00,640 --> 00:01:03,640 "And if you depart, what then?" 21 00:01:03,640 --> 00:01:05,640 The man said: 22 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:08,640 "By Allah, you will surely be questioned about my plight 23 00:01:08,640 --> 00:01:11,640 On the Day when gifts will be brought before us, 24 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:14,640 And the one questioned stands between two outcomes: 25 00:01:14,640 --> 00:01:18,900 Either to the Fire or to Paradise!" 26 00:01:18,900 --> 00:01:21,900 'Umar wept until his beard was soaked. 27 00:01:21,900 --> 00:01:23,900 Then he said, "Boy! 28 00:01:23,900 --> 00:01:27,900 Give him this shirt of mine for that Day, 29 00:01:28,900 --> 00:01:32,829 For by Allah, I own no other." 30 00:01:32,829 --> 00:01:35,829 Such was the life of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab 31 00:01:35,829 --> 00:01:38,829 (May Allah be pleased with him) during his caliphate: 32 00:01:38,829 --> 00:01:41,829 Untiring care for individuals, 33 00:01:41,829 --> 00:01:45,829 And relentless guardianship over the Islamic society. 34 00:01:45,829 --> 00:01:47,829 However, that society 35 00:01:47,829 --> 00:01:50,829 Had expanded far and wide, 36 00:01:50,829 --> 00:01:52,829 Its territory stretching vast, 37 00:01:52,829 --> 00:01:54,829 Making it difficult to be managed 38 00:01:54,829 --> 00:01:56,829 By a single person, 39 00:01:56,829 --> 00:01:59,829 No matter how energetic and knowledgeable 40 00:01:59,829 --> 00:02:02,120 In the affairs of life he might be. 41 00:02:02,120 --> 00:02:05,120 The first thing 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) did 42 00:02:05,120 --> 00:02:08,120 Was to separate the judiciary from the executive governorship. 43 00:02:08,120 --> 00:02:10,120 Alongside the governor, he appointed 44 00:02:10,120 --> 00:02:13,120 A judge to oversee judicial matters. 45 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:15,120 At times, he would combine for some judges 46 00:02:15,120 --> 00:02:18,120 Teaching or managing the public treasury (Bayt al-Mal) 47 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:21,120 Alongside their judicial duties. 48 00:02:21,120 --> 00:02:23,120 He implemented this plan 49 00:02:23,120 --> 00:02:26,120 In the newly conquered provinces during his reign— 50 00:02:26,120 --> 00:02:29,120 In Iraq, the Levant, and Egypt. 51 00:02:29,120 --> 00:02:31,120 The reason for this was perhaps 52 00:02:31,120 --> 00:02:33,120 The unique character of those provinces, 53 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:35,120 Namely their high population density, 54 00:02:35,120 --> 00:02:37,120 Comprising the local inhabitants 55 00:02:37,120 --> 00:02:40,120 In addition to the Muslim conquerors, 56 00:02:40,120 --> 00:02:42,120 And the resulting 57 00:02:42,120 --> 00:02:44,120 Multiplicity of legal cases and disputes, 58 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:46,120 Which made the burden 59 00:02:46,120 --> 00:02:48,120 Of governance too heavy for the governor alone. 60 00:02:48,120 --> 00:02:51,120 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) allocated 61 00:02:51,120 --> 00:02:53,120 A regular salary for every judge 62 00:02:53,120 --> 00:02:55,120 From the Muslim treasury, 63 00:02:55,120 --> 00:02:58,120 Assisting him in performing his duty 64 00:02:58,120 --> 00:03:01,120 And ensuring his continued service to the Ummah. 65 00:03:01,120 --> 00:03:05,659 It appears that the abundance of the state's financial resources 66 00:03:05,659 --> 00:03:07,659 Following the stabilization of the conquests 67 00:03:07,659 --> 00:03:09,659 Prompted 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) 68 00:03:09,659 --> 00:03:11,659 To alter his policy, 69 00:03:11,659 --> 00:03:13,689 So he agreed to establish an administrative register (Diwan), 70 00:03:13,689 --> 00:03:16,689 In which the names of Muslims were recorded, 71 00:03:16,689 --> 00:03:20,689 And through which they received regular stipends. 72 00:03:20,689 --> 00:03:22,689 It is reported that Abu Hurairah 73 00:03:22,689 --> 00:03:25,689 Came to 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with both of them) 74 00:03:25,689 --> 00:03:27,689 Carrying wealth from Bahrain. 75 00:03:27,689 --> 00:03:31,689 'Umar asked him, "What have you brought?" 76 00:03:31,689 --> 00:03:34,689 He replied, "Five hundred thousand dirhams." 77 00:03:34,689 --> 00:03:36,689 'Umar considered this a vast sum, 78 00:03:36,689 --> 00:03:38,689 So he ascended the pulpit, 79 00:03:38,689 --> 00:03:40,689 Praised Allah and extolled Him, 80 00:03:40,689 --> 00:03:43,689 And then said, "O people! 81 00:03:43,689 --> 00:03:46,689 A great deal of wealth has come to us. 82 00:03:46,689 --> 00:03:49,689 If you wish, we can measure it out for you by volume, 83 00:03:49,689 --> 00:03:52,689 Or if you wish, we can count it out for you by number." 84 00:03:52,689 --> 00:03:55,689 A man stood up and said: 85 00:03:55,689 --> 00:03:57,689 "O Commander of the Faithful! 86 00:03:57,689 --> 00:04:01,689 I have seen the non-Arabs maintain a administrative register (Diwan); 87 00:04:01,689 --> 00:04:04,689 So establish a register for us." 88 00:04:04,689 --> 00:04:06,689 'Umar approved of the idea. 89 00:04:06,689 --> 00:04:10,689 When 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) decided to establish the register, 90 00:04:10,689 --> 00:04:14,689 'Ali and 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf (may Allah be pleased with both of them) said to him: 91 00:04:14,689 --> 00:04:16,689 "Begin with yourself." 92 00:04:16,689 --> 00:04:18,689 He said, "No, 93 00:04:18,689 --> 00:04:22,689 Rather, I shall begin with the uncle of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), 94 00:04:22,689 --> 00:04:24,689 And then the next closest relative, and so on." 95 00:04:24,689 --> 00:04:27,689 So he allocated a stipend for al-'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) 96 00:04:27,689 --> 00:04:30,750 And started with him. 97 00:04:30,750 --> 00:04:36,750 Because 'Umar was keen to know the finest details regarding his governors' conduct 98 00:04:36,750 --> 00:04:39,750 And what was transpiring in every province, 99 00:04:39,750 --> 00:04:43,750 He selected a man from the elite of his men—strong, pious, 100 00:04:43,750 --> 00:04:46,750 Trustworthy, adhering to the Sunnah, and experienced— 101 00:04:46,750 --> 00:04:50,750 Namely, Muhammad ibn Maslamah al-Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him), 102 00:04:50,750 --> 00:04:54,750 To serve as his special inspector over the governors and their official acts, 103 00:04:54,750 --> 00:04:58,750 And to investigate complaints raised against them. 104 00:04:58,750 --> 00:05:04,810 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to assemble his governors in Mecca during the Hajj season every year 105 00:05:04,810 --> 00:05:07,810 To question them about their conduct, 106 00:05:07,810 --> 00:05:12,810 And he would ask the public about them to assess their diligence in carrying out their duties. 107 00:05:12,810 --> 00:05:17,810 He would be delighted whenever he saw his governors devoting themselves entirely to the welfare of their subjects, 108 00:05:17,810 --> 00:05:21,810 And he would praise them immensely for that. 109 00:05:21,810 --> 00:05:28,519 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) did not monopolize authority, despite being inspired by Allah (*muhaddath*); 110 00:05:28,519 --> 00:05:34,519 Rather, he adopted consultation (*shura*) as his methodology in governance and in administering the affairs of the Muslims, 111 00:05:34,519 --> 00:05:37,519 Acting upon the saying of Allah the Exalted: 112 00:05:37,519 --> 00:05:39,519 "And consult them in the matter," 113 00:05:40,519 --> 00:05:44,519 And in adherence to the guidance of the Prophet (peace be upon him). 114 00:05:44,519 --> 00:05:50,579 For this reason, he established three consultative councils for himself: 115 00:05:50,579 --> 00:05:54,579 The first council was exclusively for the Emigrants (Muhajirun), 116 00:05:54,579 --> 00:05:56,579 The foundational block of Islam. 117 00:05:56,579 --> 00:06:02,579 In this council, 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) would present the daily reports 118 00:06:02,579 --> 00:06:06,579 That reached him from the provinces and administrative centers, 119 00:06:06,579 --> 00:06:08,579 Seeking their counsel on them. 120 00:06:08,579 --> 00:06:13,800 The second council comprised the senior Companions among the Muhajirun and the Ansar, 121 00:06:13,800 --> 00:06:16,800 Possessing expertise and experience; 122 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:19,800 They provided the Caliph with counsel 123 00:06:19,800 --> 00:06:23,800 And debated key issues with him. 124 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:25,870 The third council 125 00:06:25,870 --> 00:06:29,870 Was for the general body of Muslims among the Muhajirun, the Ansar, 126 00:06:29,870 --> 00:06:32,870 And the tribal leaders visiting Medina. 127 00:06:32,870 --> 00:06:36,870 Whenever 'Umar wished to seek the opinion of the general public, 128 00:06:36,870 --> 00:06:39,870 He would call out, "As-Salatu Jami'ah" (Prayer is gathered), 129 00:06:39,870 --> 00:06:41,870 And the people would assemble in the mosque. 130 00:06:41,870 --> 00:06:44,870 'Umar would then enter, deliver a sermon, 131 00:06:44,870 --> 00:06:50,160 And present the matter requiring discussion and deliberation. 132 00:06:50,160 --> 00:06:55,160 Such was the biography of al-Faruq 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him): 133 00:06:55,160 --> 00:06:57,160 Knowledge paired with action, 134 00:06:57,160 --> 00:06:59,160 Responsibility paired with justice— 135 00:06:59,160 --> 00:07:04,079 Unwavering in upholding the truth, fearless of any critic's blame. 136 00:07:04,079 --> 00:07:06,079 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) performed Hajj, 137 00:07:06,079 --> 00:07:10,079 His final Hajj, in the year 23 AH. 138 00:07:10,079 --> 00:07:12,079 When he departed from Mina, 139 00:07:12,079 --> 00:07:14,079 He halted at al-Abtah, 140 00:07:14,079 --> 00:07:18,079 And there he raised his hands to the sky and said: 141 00:07:18,079 --> 00:07:21,079 "O Allah! My age has advanced, 142 00:07:21,079 --> 00:07:23,079 My strength has weakened, 143 00:07:23,079 --> 00:07:25,079 And my flock has spread far and wide. 144 00:07:25,079 --> 00:07:29,079 So take my soul to You, neither neglected nor falling short." 145 00:07:29,079 --> 00:07:34,279 His daughter, the Mother of the Believers, Hafsah (may Allah be pleased with her), heard him 146 00:07:34,279 --> 00:07:37,279 Supplicating one day, saying: 147 00:07:37,279 --> 00:07:40,279 "O Allah, grant me martyrdom in Your cause, 148 00:07:40,279 --> 00:07:45,279 And grant me death in the city of Your Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)." 149 00:07:45,279 --> 00:07:48,279 She asked, "How could that be?" 150 00:07:48,279 --> 00:07:49,279 'Umar replied: 151 00:07:49,279 --> 00:07:53,279 "Allah brings about His decree whenever He wills." 152 00:07:53,279 --> 00:07:56,980 It was part of his policy (may Allah be pleased with him) 153 00:07:56,980 --> 00:08:01,980 Not to permit captives from the conquered lands to enter Medina, 154 00:08:01,980 --> 00:08:03,980 The capital of the Caliphate, 155 00:08:03,980 --> 00:08:07,980 Unless they embraced Islam and entered this religion. 156 00:08:07,980 --> 00:08:12,980 This political stance demonstrates his wisdom and farsightedness, 157 00:08:12,980 --> 00:08:16,980 For these conquered, defeated peoples 158 00:08:16,980 --> 00:08:18,980 Harbored resentment against Islam, 159 00:08:18,980 --> 00:08:20,980 Despised it, 160 00:08:20,980 --> 00:08:24,980 And were predisposed to plot and scheme against Islam and the Muslims. 161 00:08:24,980 --> 00:08:29,139 However, some of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) 162 00:08:29,139 --> 00:08:35,139 Owned slaves and servants among these Christian or Zoroastrian captives, 163 00:08:35,139 --> 00:08:38,139 And some of them persistently requested 'Umar 164 00:08:38,139 --> 00:08:44,139 To allow a few of their conquered slaves to reside in Medina 165 00:08:44,139 --> 00:08:48,139 So they could assist them in their trades and daily labor. 166 00:08:48,139 --> 00:08:53,139 Among those Companions was al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bah (may Allah be pleased with him), 167 00:08:53,139 --> 00:08:58,139 Who wrote to 'Umar seeking permission for a slave of his to enter Medina, 168 00:08:58,139 --> 00:09:01,139 Named Firuz al-Nahawandi, 169 00:09:01,139 --> 00:09:04,139 Known by his kunya, Abu Lu'lu'ah the Zoroastrian. 170 00:09:04,139 --> 00:09:09,139 Al-Mughirah stated that he possessed skills beneficial to the people, 171 00:09:09,139 --> 00:09:13,139 Being a blacksmith, an engraver, and a carpenter. 172 00:09:13,139 --> 00:09:16,139 So 'Umar reluctantly granted him permission. 173 00:09:16,139 --> 00:09:19,139 And precisely what 'Umar anticipated came to pass: 174 00:09:19,139 --> 00:09:21,269 On the dawn of Wednesday, 175 00:09:21,269 --> 00:09:25,269 Four days before the end of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, 176 00:09:25,269 --> 00:09:28,269 Abu Lu'lu'ah lay in ambush inside the mosque, 177 00:09:28,269 --> 00:09:32,269 Carrying a double-bladed poisoned dagger. 178 00:09:32,269 --> 00:09:35,460 As 'Umar stood straightening the rows for prayer, 179 00:09:35,460 --> 00:09:38,460 And just as he pronounced the *takbir* to lead the people in prayer, 180 00:09:38,460 --> 00:09:42,460 The slave stabbed him in his shoulder and in his side. 181 00:09:42,460 --> 00:09:45,779 'Umar collapsed, saying: 182 00:09:45,779 --> 00:09:49,779 “There is no reproach for the Prophet in that which Allah maketh his due. That was Allah's way with those who passed away of old - and the commandment of Allah is certain destiny -” (33:38) 183 00:09:49,779 --> 00:09:53,259 Then the slave fled, 184 00:09:53,259 --> 00:09:56,259 Passing by no one to his right or left 185 00:09:56,259 --> 00:09:58,259 Without stabbing him, 186 00:09:58,259 --> 00:10:01,259 Until he had stabbed thirteen men, 187 00:10:01,259 --> 00:10:03,389 Seven of whom died. 188 00:10:03,389 --> 00:10:06,389 When a Muslim man saw this, 189 00:10:06,389 --> 00:10:08,389 He threw his cloak over him. 190 00:10:08,389 --> 00:10:11,389 Realizing he was trapped, the barbarian 191 00:10:11,389 --> 00:10:13,769 Slit his own throat. 192 00:10:13,769 --> 00:10:16,769 'Umar took the hand of 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf 193 00:10:16,769 --> 00:10:19,769 And pushed him forward to lead the people in prayer, 194 00:10:19,769 --> 00:10:22,769 So he led them in a brief prayer. 195 00:10:22,769 --> 00:10:24,769 'Umar was then carried to his house, 196 00:10:24,769 --> 00:10:28,870 Overcome by blood loss until he fell unconscious. 197 00:10:28,870 --> 00:10:30,870 When morning broke, 198 00:10:30,870 --> 00:10:32,870 He awoke and asked: 199 00:10:32,870 --> 00:10:33,870 "Have the people prayed?" 200 00:10:33,870 --> 00:10:35,870 They replied to him, "Yes." 201 00:10:35,870 --> 00:10:37,870 He said: 202 00:10:37,870 --> 00:10:40,870 "There is no Islam for whoever abandons the prayer." 203 00:10:40,870 --> 00:10:42,870 He then performed ablution and prayed, 204 00:10:42,870 --> 00:10:44,870 Leaning on his son, Abdullah, 205 00:10:44,870 --> 00:10:47,870 While his wound was gushing with blood. 206 00:10:47,870 --> 00:10:49,870 The doctor arrived 207 00:10:49,870 --> 00:10:51,870 And gave 'Umar date wine to drink, 208 00:10:51,870 --> 00:10:53,870 But it flowed right out of his wound. 209 00:10:53,870 --> 00:10:55,870 Then he gave him milk to drink, 210 00:10:55,870 --> 00:10:57,870 And it also flowed out of his wound. 211 00:10:57,870 --> 00:11:00,090 Thus, he realized that it meant death. 212 00:11:00,090 --> 00:11:04,090 When 'Umar learned that his assassin was a Magian slave, 213 00:11:04,090 --> 00:11:06,090 He said: 214 00:11:06,090 --> 00:11:10,090 "Praise be to Allah, Who did not place my death at the hands of a man who could dispute with me before Allah 215 00:11:10,090 --> 00:11:14,240 By virtue of a single prostration he ever performed." 216 00:11:14,240 --> 00:11:16,240 People came to visit 'Umar, 217 00:11:16,240 --> 00:11:19,240 Bidding him farewell and praising him, 218 00:11:19,240 --> 00:11:22,240 Mentioning his great achievements in Islam. 219 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:24,240 He would respond to them by saying: 220 00:11:24,240 --> 00:11:27,240 "The deluded one is he whom you delude." 221 00:11:27,240 --> 00:11:30,470 Then a young man came to him and said: 222 00:11:30,470 --> 00:11:34,470 "Rejoice, O Commander of the Faithful, with the glad tidings from Allah to you!" 223 00:11:34,470 --> 00:11:36,470 'Umar replied: 224 00:11:36,470 --> 00:11:38,470 "I wish that all of that would just balance out— 225 00:11:38,470 --> 00:11:40,470 Neither against me nor for me." 226 00:11:40,470 --> 00:11:42,470 As the young man turned to leave, 227 00:11:42,470 --> 00:11:45,470 His lower garment was dragging on the ground. 228 00:11:45,470 --> 00:11:46,470 So 'Umar said: 229 00:11:46,470 --> 00:11:48,470 "Bring the youth back to me!" 230 00:11:48,470 --> 00:11:50,470 Then he said to him: 231 00:11:50,470 --> 00:11:52,470 "O son of my brother, 232 00:11:52,470 --> 00:11:53,470 Lift up your garment, 233 00:11:53,470 --> 00:11:57,470 For it is cleaner for your garment and more God-fearing before your Lord." 234 00:11:57,470 --> 00:12:00,690 Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 235 00:12:00,690 --> 00:12:02,690 "May Allah have mercy on 'Umar! 236 00:12:02,690 --> 00:12:06,690 His dire condition did not prevent him from speaking the truth." 237 00:12:06,690 --> 00:12:09,039 Some of them said to him: 238 00:12:09,039 --> 00:12:12,039 "Make a will, O Commander of the Faithful, and designate a successor." 239 00:12:12,039 --> 00:12:14,039 He said: 240 00:12:14,039 --> 00:12:16,039 "I do not see anyone more deserving of this matter 241 00:12:16,039 --> 00:12:20,039 Than this group of people with whom the Messenger of Allah 242 00:12:20,039 --> 00:12:22,039 (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 243 00:12:22,039 --> 00:12:24,039 Was pleased when he passed away." 244 00:12:24,039 --> 00:12:27,080 So he named 'Ali, Talhah, 'Uthman, 245 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:30,080 Al-Zubayr, 'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf, 246 00:12:30,080 --> 00:12:32,080 And Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas. 247 00:12:32,080 --> 00:12:34,080 And he said: 248 00:12:34,080 --> 00:12:36,080 "'Abdullah ibn 'Umar shall be a witness, 249 00:12:36,080 --> 00:12:39,080 But he shall have no share in the governance," 250 00:12:39,080 --> 00:12:41,080 Serving merely as a consolation to him. 251 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:43,779 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) sent 252 00:12:43,779 --> 00:12:45,779 His son 'Abdullah 253 00:12:45,779 --> 00:12:47,779 To 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), 254 00:12:47,779 --> 00:12:49,779 Saying: 255 00:12:49,779 --> 00:12:52,779 "Go to 'A'ishah, Mother of the Believers, 256 00:12:52,779 --> 00:12:53,779 And say: 257 00:12:53,779 --> 00:12:56,779 ''Umar conveys his greetings of peace to you.' 258 00:12:56,779 --> 00:12:58,779 Do not say 'the Commander of the Faithful,' 259 00:12:58,779 --> 00:13:02,779 For today I am no longer the commander of the believers. 260 00:13:02,779 --> 00:13:03,779 Rather, say: 261 00:13:03,779 --> 00:13:05,779 ''Umar ibn al-Khattab asks permission 262 00:13:05,779 --> 00:13:07,779 To be buried alongside his two companions.'" 263 00:13:07,779 --> 00:13:09,779 He only phrased it that way 264 00:13:09,779 --> 00:13:13,840 So that 'A'ishah would not perceive it as an order. 265 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:15,840 So 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar greeted her 266 00:13:15,840 --> 00:13:17,840 And asked permission to enter upon 'A'ishah, 267 00:13:17,840 --> 00:13:20,840 Finding her sitting and weeping. 268 00:13:20,840 --> 00:13:21,840 He said: 269 00:13:21,840 --> 00:13:25,840 "'Umar ibn al-Khattab conveys his greetings of peace to you, 270 00:13:25,840 --> 00:13:28,840 And asks permission to be buried alongside his two companions." 271 00:13:28,840 --> 00:13:29,970 She replied: 272 00:13:29,970 --> 00:13:32,970 "I had wanted that spot for myself, 273 00:13:32,970 --> 00:13:35,970 But today I shall certainly prefer him over myself." 274 00:13:35,970 --> 00:13:38,100 When 'Abdullah returned, it was said: 275 00:13:38,100 --> 00:13:41,100 "Here is 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar, he has returned." 276 00:13:41,100 --> 00:13:43,100 'Umar said: 277 00:13:43,100 --> 00:13:44,100 "Lift me up! 278 00:13:44,100 --> 00:13:46,100 What news do you bring, my son?" 279 00:13:46,100 --> 00:13:47,100 He replied: 280 00:13:47,100 --> 00:13:50,100 "That which you love, O Commander of the Faithful; 281 00:13:50,100 --> 00:13:52,100 She has granted permission." 282 00:13:52,100 --> 00:13:53,200 He said: 283 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:55,200 "Praise be to Allah! 284 00:13:55,200 --> 00:13:58,200 Nothing was more important to me than that. 285 00:13:58,200 --> 00:14:00,389 When I pass away, 286 00:14:00,389 --> 00:14:02,389 Carry me there, 287 00:14:02,389 --> 00:14:04,389 Then greet her and say: 288 00:14:04,389 --> 00:14:07,389 ''Umar ibn al-Khattab asks permission.' 289 00:14:07,389 --> 00:14:08,389 If she grants me permission, 290 00:14:08,389 --> 00:14:10,389 Then take me inside; 291 00:14:10,389 --> 00:14:12,389 But if she refuses me, 292 00:14:12,389 --> 00:14:15,389 Then return me to the public graveyard of the Muslims." 293 00:14:15,389 --> 00:14:18,610 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 294 00:14:18,610 --> 00:14:21,610 "I was the last of you to see 'Umar. 295 00:14:21,610 --> 00:14:25,610 I entered upon him while his head was in the lap of his son, 'Abdullah. 296 00:14:25,610 --> 00:14:27,610 'Umar said to his son: 297 00:14:27,610 --> 00:14:29,610 'Place my cheek upon the ground.' 298 00:14:29,610 --> 00:14:31,799 His son replied: 299 00:14:31,799 --> 00:14:34,799 'Are my thigh and the ground not equal?' 300 00:14:34,799 --> 00:14:36,799 'Umar reiterated: 301 00:14:36,799 --> 00:14:39,799 'Place my cheek upon the ground, woe to you!' 302 00:14:39,799 --> 00:14:42,000 'Abdullah said: 'So I placed it.' 303 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,000 Then 'Umar said: 304 00:14:43,000 --> 00:14:47,000 'Woe to 'Umar if Allah does not forgive you! 305 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:51,000 Woe to 'Umar if Allah does not forgive you!' 306 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:53,279 When he passed away, 307 00:14:53,279 --> 00:14:55,279 'Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 308 00:14:55,279 --> 00:14:59,279 "There is no one on earth with whose record of deeds I would love to meet Allah 309 00:14:59,279 --> 00:15:03,279 More than this shrouded man lying before you." 310 00:15:03,279 --> 00:15:09,379 Suhayb al-Rumi led his funeral prayer in the Mosque of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), 311 00:15:09,379 --> 00:15:12,379 And he was buried beside his companion 312 00:15:12,379 --> 00:15:16,379 In the room of 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her). 313 00:15:16,379 --> 00:15:21,120 May Allah be pleased with that noble man, 'Umar! 314 00:15:21,120 --> 00:15:25,120 For he was the first Caliph to be titled Commander of the Faithful, 315 00:15:25,120 --> 00:15:28,120 The first to institute the Islamic calendar, 316 00:15:28,120 --> 00:15:32,120 The first to gather the people for the Tarawih prayer, 317 00:15:32,120 --> 00:15:37,120 The first to make night patrols to inspect the conditions of the Muslims, 318 00:15:37,120 --> 00:15:40,120 He carried the whip and used it to discipline, 319 00:15:40,120 --> 00:15:42,120 He led the great conquests, 320 00:15:42,120 --> 00:15:44,120 Instituted the land tax (Kharaj), 321 00:15:44,120 --> 00:15:46,120 Founded the garrison cities, 322 00:15:46,120 --> 00:15:48,120 Appointed judges, 323 00:15:48,120 --> 00:15:50,120 Established the state registries (Diwan), 324 00:15:50,120 --> 00:15:52,120 Stipulated stipends, 325 00:15:52,120 --> 00:15:54,120 And performed Hajj with the Mothers of the Believers, 326 00:15:54,120 --> 00:15:58,120 The wives of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), 327 00:15:58,120 --> 00:16:01,120 In the last pilgrimage he performed. 328 00:16:01,120 --> 00:16:07,940 May Allah reward him with goodness on behalf of Islam and the Muslims. 329 00:16:07,940 --> 00:16:09,940 The Chosen One 330 00:16:09,940 --> 00:16:15,940 Is the best of companions, as affirmed by texts; 331 00:16:15,940 --> 00:16:19,940 In the Paradise of Eternity, they are confirmed. 332 00:16:19,940 --> 00:16:22,940 Their honor was increased: 333 00:16:22,940 --> 00:16:25,940 They are Talhah, 334 00:16:25,940 --> 00:16:27,940 Ibn 'Awf, 335 00:16:27,940 --> 00:16:31,940 Al-Zubayr, along with 336 00:16:31,940 --> 00:16:33,940 Abu 'Ubaydah, 337 00:16:33,940 --> 00:16:39,940 The two Sa'ds, and the Caliphs.