Caliph Al-farooq Hazrat Umar ibn Al Khattab (RA) - Page 17

imbindas · #**161** Tuesday, July 05, 2011

A few stories about Umar ibn Al-Khattab

Abu al-Ashhab said, “Umar passed by a garbage dump and stopped there, and it was as if his companions were bothered by it [the smell]. He said, “This is this world of yours which you are so eager for and you weep over”.

Allah said: “You received your good things in the life of the world…” (46:20) Umar said: “I thought about the matter, and I realized that if I wanted this world, that I would damage my prospects in the Hereafter, and if I wanted the Hereafter that I would damage my prospects in this world. And, if this is the case, I would rather my prospects be damaged in this transient world”

When Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) saw a person at the slaughter house buying meat enough for two days he said: “Why don’t you do without for the sake of your neighbor and cousin?”

A letter From Umar ibn al-Khattab to so and so. Peace be upon you. I praise Allah beside Whom there is no other god. In the Name of Allah, the most Gracious, the most Merciful. “Ha. Mim. The revelation of this Book is from Allah, Exalted in Power, Full of Knowledge. Who forgives sin, accepts repentance, is strict in punishment, and hath a long reach (in all things). there is no god but He: to Him is the final goal.” (40:1-3) Umar sealed the letter and gave it to a messenger, who was going to deliver the message to a person who began to drink alcohol. The messenger of this letter was directed by Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) to be give the letter only when the recipient was sober. Umar commanded those who were with him in Madinah to pray for the person in question. When the letter reached the person he read it and said: “My Lord has promised to forgive me, and has warned me of His punishment.” He repeated this until he began to weep. From this day he gave up alcohol and stayed away from it. Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) heard of this person’s reaction to his letter and he said, “This is what you should do. If you see that one of you has slipped, correct him, pray for him and do not help the Shaytan against him.”

Hadrat Umar was the most just ruler in the Islamic History. All the citizens, including the Caliph himself, were equal before law. Once he appeared before a court at Medina to clarify his position against a complaint. The Qadi (Judge) wanted to stand in his honour, but he did not allow him to do so, so that there would be no distinction between him and an ordinary person before Law. Courts were completely independent and free to give its verdict on any matter that was presented before them even if it was against state or khalifah. The government couldn’t interfere in their decisions. He was really the founder of modern democratic system.

Besides, Hazrat Umer, by temperament, was a hard taskmaster, and was very strict and uncompromising in matters of justice and accountability. But, his kind of leader was the need of the day. Hazrat Abu Bakr was very right when during the last days of his life, he said about Hazrat Umer. “Umer has been strict because I was soft. The burden of the State affairs will soften him out”. Hazrat Talha on hearing that Hazrat Umer was to become the Caliph, had come running to Hazrat Abu Bakr with this concern, “ In your presence, Umer treated us so. How will he treat us when you are gone and he becomes the Caliph? Now that you are about to meet God; think how you will explain this to Him”. Hazrat Abu Bakr replied, “I’ll tell God. For Your people, I have appointed one who has been the best”.

Once Hazrat Umer fell ill. It was suggested that he be given honey as a cure, and there was no honey at his home. A good stock of it, however, was there in the Bait-ul-Maal. Hazrat Umer sough the permission of the people in Masjid-i-Nabvi if he could take a little bit of honey from there. One express purpose behind seeking this open permission was to let the people know what little rights the caliph had in the use of public money.

Once the first lady, Um-e- Kulsum, sent some perfume vials as a gift to the women of Kaiser of Rome. They, out of goodwill, returned the bottles of perfume, but filled with precious jewels. Hazrat Umer heard about the exchange. He ordered confiscation of the jewels, stating, “Perfume was yours, but the messenger used in the process was a government employee”. He ordered that the jewels be deposited in Baitul Maal, and his wife be compensated for the actual value of the perfume.

imbindas · #**162** Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Omar - the majestic leader, statesman, reformer and warrior

In the annals of mankind, Omar bin Al-Khattab (r.a.) occupies a unique position. Human history is studded with the names and exploits of great conquerors, empire-builders, administrators, and statesmen, but Omar (r.a) is the greatest of them all. During the short space of ten years, Omar (r.a) succeeded in building the largest empire in history. Under his leadership the Muslims emerged from the deserts of Arabia, overthrew the empire of Persia in the east and shattered the empire of Byzantium in the west.

Sayidduna Omar (r.a.) set standards of republican and democratic behaviour which have not been surpassed so far. He was the Head of the largest State in the world, and yet he lived the life of a common man. Of simple habits, austere and frugal, he was always accessible to the meanest of his subject, and yet he was cause of terror for the wrong doer. He would wander about at night to enquire into the condition of the people without any guard or escort. He did not live in any palace, and yet the rulers of the day trembled at the very mention of his name.

The greatness of Sayidduna Omar was acknowledged by the Holy Prophet of Islam (saw) when he said that if there were to be any Prophet after him it would have been Omar bin Al-Khattab (r.a.). Verily Sayidduna Omar (r.a.) was not a prophet, but he did things which a prophet would have done.

Sayidduna Omar (r.a.) is one of those extraordinary personalities who made history. His brilliant conquests, his benevolent administration, his far-reaching reforms, and the integrity of his sterling character mark him as one of the greatest men of all times.

In view of the greatness of Omar bin Al-Khattab (r.a.) no apology is needed for writing his life story . By undertaking such an exercise we hardly add anything to the greatness of the great man; by recounting some of the prominent features of his greatness we merely seek to inspire ourselves and make our lives sublime. *

imbindas · #**163** Wednesday, July 06, 2011

The GREATEST CONQUERER

A study of the military operation would reveal the factors which were responsible for the sweeping victories of Muslims in such a short period. During the reign of the second Caliph, Muslims ruled over an area of 22530 square miles which included Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Persia, Kurdistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kerman, Mekran and part of Baluchistan. A handful of ill-equipped and unskilled Muslims had overthrown two of the mightiest Empires of the world. The teachings of the Holy Prophet of Islam had infused a new spirit in the adherents (supporters) of the new faith, who fought simply for the sake of Allah. The wise policy followed by the second Caliph of Islam in the selection of his generals and his liberal terms offered to the conquered races were instrumental (influential) in the lightning victories won by the Muslims. Hazrat Umar was a great military strategist; he issued detailed instructions regarding the conduct of operations. A study of the history of Tabari would reveal that Farooq-the great, sitting thousands of miles away, guided his armies on the battle fronts and controlled their movements. The great caliph laid sharp stress on the moral side of the conquests by offering liberal terms to the conquered races and by granting them all sorts of privileges whichare denied to the conquered races even in this advanced modern age. This greatly helped in winning the hearts of the people, which ultimately paved the way for the consolidation of the conquered countries and their efficient administration. He had strictly forbidden his soldiers not to kill the weak and damage the shrines and places of worship. A treaty once concluded would be observed in letter and spirit. Contrary to the repression and ferocity of great conquerors like Alexander, Caesar, Tamerlane, Changiz Khan and Halaqu, Hazrat Umar’s conquests were both physical as well as spiritual. When Alexander conquered Sur, a city of Syria he ordered a general massacre and hanged one thousand respectable citizens on the city walls. Similarly, when he conquered Astakher, a city of Persia, he beheaded its entire male population. Tyrants like Changiz, Tamerlane and Halaqu were even more ferocious, hence, their vast Empire crushed to pieces after their death. But the conquest of the second Caliph of Islam was of a different nature. His wise policy and efficient administration
added to the consolidation of his Empire in such a way that even today after a lapse of 1400 years,the countries conquered by him are still in Muslim hands. Thus Hazrat Farooq is in a sense the greatest conqueror the world has produced

JIS SE JIGAR I LALA ME THANDAK HO WHO SHABNAM
DARYAON KE DIL JIS SE DAHEL JAEN WHO TOOFAN

LIKE THE DEW WHICH COOLS THE HEART OF LILY AND
LIKE THE STORM WHICH SHAKES THE HEART OF RIVERS

imbindas · #**164** Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Hazrat Umar Bin Khitab (RA)

People say; Good leadership is like prized perfume. Its very first scented waft announces its presence with astonishing freshness. Bad leadership like skunk just stinks.

Democracy is not a separate ideology from Islam. In fact democracy is very much there in Islam. There is no concept of dictatorship, popism (mullaiyat) and totalitarianism in Islam. Islam doesn’t believe in any kind of Monarchy and Oligarchy. When we analyze what democracy is we come to the conclusion that it is nothing but the sense of Responsibility and Accountability. The absolute system of governing, which Islam presents totally based upon three golden fundamentals i.e. Consultation, Responsibility and Accountability. The political system of Islam totally depends upon Shooraiat (consultation). The significance of consultation in governance proves by this that a complete surah in Quran is named “Al-shoorah” (consultation).

The nectar of good governance and effective administration is enshrined in its leadership’s personal integrity and self-accountability; in justice for all, and in people’s freedom to speak out. The American Constitution prides itself for incorporating in its preamble the five basic responsibilities of the government – justice for all; ensuring domestic tranquility; providing for common defense; promoting general welfare and lastly, securing the blessings of liberty to people and to their posterity.

Hazrat Umer in the 7 th century extolled and applied these principles – already available to him through Islam – in letter and spirit, and without any exceptions during his reign.

“No man is above the law and no man below it; nor do we ask any man’s permission when we require him to obey it. Obedience to the law is demanded as a right; not asked as a favor”.

-Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)

“Hazrat Umer (R.A) was courageous, unselfish, and passionately committed to the ideals of justice and equity which had been so lacking in the Meccan polity.” – Karen Armstrong, “Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time’, pg185

Hazrat Umer, by all accounts, was an “energetic and brilliant” man. He can, of course, be called the forerunner of any, “visionary modern state”, in the comity of 192 countries of the world, in which people are prosperous and safe, are treated equally by the law of the state, irrespective of their social or financial status; are habitually law-abiding, and fair in their dealings, are literate and tolerant, and above all, are thoroughly charitable and honest. He, during his tenure of ten years, six months and four days, not only accomplished these ideals in some very difficult times, but also lived to see people willingly live by them.

As described in connection with the life of Hadrat Abu-Bakr, during his illness he consulted the “Shura” about the next “Khalifah” and then gave his decision in favour of Hadrat Umar (R.A.) who took the charge of Caliphate after the death of Hadrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) His caliphate marked the “Golden Age” of Islam.

He was a very pious Muslim. His success lay in two things-fear of Allah and his love for the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He never used even oil from the Bait-ul-Mal (Public Treasury) to burn a lamp at night for his personal needs. Whenever he finished the official work he put off the lamp. He used to patrol in the city at night to find out the needs and requirements, and conditions of the people. He did not hesitate to take his wife to work as a midwife for a poor woman. The salary he got from the Bait-ul-Mal was so low that it was hardly enough for him and his family’s needs. When some of the eminent Muslims requested him to increase the amount he, said, “The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) has left a standard by his personal example. I must follow him”.

Hadrat Umar was the most just ruler in the Islamic History. All the citizens, including the Caliph himself, were equal before law. Once he appeared before a court at Medina to clarify his position against a complaint. The Qadi (Judge) wanted to stand in his honour, but he did not allow him to do so, so that there would be no distinction between him and an ordinary person before Law. Courts were completely independent and free to give its verdict on any matter that was presented before them even if it was against state or khalifah. The government couldn’t interfere in their decisions. He was really the founder of modern democratic system.

As far as Khalifa is concerned, he had no right and power to forgive or condone those who were prosecuted and convicted by the courts. There was complete supremacy and rule oflaw. They were all equal in the eyes of law whether they were rich or poor, ruler or labourer. Nothing was hidden from anyone regarding matters or policies relating to Government and state.

Khalifa used to tell participants in Jummah prayer in mosque about important issues. Every citizen could enquire about any thing. Democracy was ruling in its best shape. Khalifa was held responsible and was subject to answer to his people. History is full of different examples that how Khalifa consulted Majlis-e-Shoorah on different issues and how sahabah reacted, criticised and gave their opinions.

Hazrat Umar (RA) had given such type of general freedom of criticism and expression to the people on his actions and orders that an ordinary person didn’t hesitate or reluctant to criticise or object on khalifa itself.

Once a person said to Hazrat Umar (RA) many times: “O’Umar, be afraid of Allah”. A person amongst the audience tried to stop that person. Hazrat Umar (RA) said, “No, let him say. If those people will not say anything to me then what is the use of those?

Besides, Hazrat Umer, by temperament, was a hard taskmaster, and was very strict and uncompromising in matters of justice and accountability. But, his kind of leader was the need of the day. Hazrat Abu Bakr was very right when during the last days of his life, he said about Hazrat Umer. “Umer has been strict because I was soft. The burden of the State affairs will soften him out”. Hazrat Talha on hearing that Hazrat Umer was to become the Caliph, had come running to Hazrat Abu Bakr with this concern, “ In your presence, Umer treated us so. How will he treat us when you are gone and he becomes the Caliph? Now that you are about to meet God; think how you will explain this to Him”. Hazrat Abu Bakr replied, “I’ll tell God. For Your people, I have appointed one who has been the best”.

Hazrat Umer was, no doubt, strict, but he was always resolute, decisive, assertive, and clear headed. Quick, not hasty decision and its compliance was the hallmark of his rule. It is important to know that he was never unpopular or unacceptable to the Tribal Arabs, because he was totally transparent, and honest. “His inner self is better than his outer self. He has no second among us”, was what was said about him by Hazrat Usman at the time of his becoming the caliph. Besides, there was around him ever present, the wisest among the wise, Hazrat Ali.

Be it fixing the stipend for the caliph, or acting as caliph in his absence when Hazrat Umer had had to leave for Syria to apprise himself of the condition of the soldiers during the breakout of an epidemic; or advising Hazrat Umer not to leave Medina, but ask the governors of Kufa, Basra and Syria to send their army contingents to counter the Iranians at Nehavend in 642,, to count only a few occasions, Hazrat Ali’s able guidance like a guiding star had always been there for him.

Once Hazrat Umer fell ill. It was suggested that he be given honey as a cure, and there was no honey at his home. A good stock of it, however, was there in the Bait-ul-Maal. Hazrat Umer sough the permission of the people in Masjid-i-Nabvi if he could take a little bit of honey from there. One express purpose behind seeking this open permission was to let the people know what little rights the caliph had in the use of public money.

Once the first lady, Um-e- Kulsum, sent some perfume vials as a gift to the women of Kaiser of Rome. They, out of goodwill, returned the bottles of perfume, but filled with precious jewels. Hazrat Umer heard about the exchange. He ordered confiscation of the jewels, stating, “Perfume was yours, but the messenger used in the process was a government employee”. He ordered that the jewels be deposited in Baitul Maal, and his wife be compensated for the actual value of the perfume.

Once his daughter, and Prophet’s wife, Hazrat Hafsa, came to him to claim her share in the war-booty on account of her special double status, “Zuwalqarba”. Hazrat Umer disappointed her by saying, “You will have your share in my portion, not in the war booty. It is sad that you tried to hoodwink your own father”. She felt ashamed for ever putting up such a demand.

One big factor in the success of Hazrat Umer was his strict control over the public exchequer. He suspended Hazrat Khalid bin Walid, (and Hazrat Bilal as well), for his failure to submit the details of the expenditures. The relaxed supervision of the fiscal matter in later periods, (and in modern times), created un-surmountable problems for them.

In one khutba, he made it clear on all the eight governors, “Always keep in mind that I have appointed you over people, not as their masters, or as their over-lords with a view to suppressing them; but as their ‘Imams’, as their ‘Role-Models’, so that people may follow you. You are to guard their rights, and not to humble or manhandle them… do not keep your doors closed at them in a manner that the strong is able to cause harm to the weak. Don’t rank yourselves above people because that will amount being unfair to them”. Some of the conditions he laid down for them were:

You shall not ride a Turkish horse (symbol of elitism)
You shall not attire yourself in fine/silken clothes (sign of extravagance)
You shall not eat flour bread free of brawn. (excessive worldliness)
You shall not post a guard/security at your door (inaccessibility)
You shall remain available to the complainant all the time.

This declaration was to be read out in front of the appointees as well as in the public. In one such meeting, a person rose and said that one of his governors had unjustly inflicted 100 lashes on him. The official who had done this was none else but Hazrat Umro bin Al Aas. Hazrat Umer asked the complainant to redress his grievance by inflicting the same number of lashes on the governor. Hazrat Umro bin Al-Aas, stood up and said that such a practice was to make it difficult for an official to perform his duties. Hazrat Umer instantly replied, “But I do not want to be on the side of a criminal, too”. Hazrat Umro bin Al Aas had had to plead for clemency from the accuser, who agreed to accept two gold coins for each lash. (Kitab Al Kharaj pg 66).

Hazrat Umer never compromised in matters of justice and accountability. People tolerated his severe punishments when they saw him doing the same in case of his own kith and kin. His son, Abu Shehma when found drunk, was inflicted 10 lashes by none else but by the caliph himself. And he expired during the award of the punishment. Qadama bin Mazoon was a Sahabi of great standing and was his brother-in-law too. He, too, was charged on the same account, and was publicly awarded 10 lashes.

Hazrat Ayaz bin Ghanam was appointed as the governor of Egypt. A report was received that Ayaz was leading a lifestyle that was not in line with the stated declaration. He had given himself to wearing fine silken clothes, and had also begun posting a guard at his residence. Hazrat Mohammad bin Musalama Ansari, a great Sahabi and his Ombudsman, or Chief Investigator was asked to look into the matter. On enquiry, the charges were found true. Hazrat Umer ordered that Ayaz bin Ghanam’s robe be replaced with a coarse woolen outfit, and he be reassigned to the tending of a herd of sheep. People heard Ayaz saying, “I wish I had been dead”. Hazrat Umer reminded him. “Why do not feel small in shepherding a herd.

After all your father had earned this title of ‘Ghanam’ for being a shepherd”. Al Kharaj page 66.
These days in Pakistan, a lot of mud slinging is being carried out against the different chairmen of the National Accountability Bureau in the alleged corruption cases of high officials. Hazrat Umer in that post had appointed Hazrat Mohammad bin Musalama Ansari, one of the most respected Sahabis. His credentials were that he had participated in all the battles fought during the Prophet’s time. In one case, the Prophet himself had appointed him as his assistant in Medina. So when Hazrat Mohammad bin Musalama Ansari investigated against an official, it meant total transparency. Truth would not stay hidden, nor anybody could dare disputing that the action taken was politically motivated.

Once a son of Hazrat Umro bin Al-Aas, the conqueror of Egypt, beat a non-Muslim without any reason. Hazrat Umer had that respected son of Hazrat Umro bin Al Aas thrashed publicly, stating, “Since when did you begin enslaving people whose mothers had given birth to them as free?”

On one occasion he said from the pulpit, “O People, in case you ever find me tilting towards worldliness; what will you do then?” A man rose from the gathering, drew his sword and said, “You will be beheaded with it”. Hazrat Umer in order to further test him, said, “You, daring to say so to me”. He remained resolved and said, “Yes, it will be like this for you”. Hazrat Umer then said, ‘Thank God. I have men like you who have the courage to straighten me out if I ever I chose to deviate from the right path”.

Once a Christian complained to Hazrat Umer when he was in the Harem in Makka that he had been doubly taxed on his horse. He submitted this complaint when Umer was delivering the khutba there. Later when he returned to the capital, the same Nasrani (Christian) who had lodged the complaint came to him to remind him of it. Hazrat Umer told him, “I’m the Hanifi, who took care of your complaint there and then”.

During the famine days in 639 or around and while returning from Syria, he stopped by a lone tent in which there lived an old woman. He asked her, “How is Umer doing?” She replied, “I heard about him coming from Syria. God’s curse be on him, I haven’t received a single Hibba from him during these hard times.” “How should Umer know about you, living so far away?’ asked Hazrat Umer. She angrily replied, “What kind of caliph is he if he doesn’t know how people are living under him”. Hazrat Umer cried bitterly outside her tent. He later fixed a daily allowance for all those who were poor, jobless, or were people with special needs. Anybody leading apparently an easy life, but availing himself of that allowance was personally tested on the caliph whenever possible. If found guilty, he was chided in such words as, “You have belittled yourself in my eyes”. During those hard times, Hazrat Umer was often found in a great agonizing state. He would cry and pray, “O God, do not inflict these people with hardships because of my doings”.

Hazrat Umer did not believe in the concept of pre-destination as did many of his veteran officials and Sahabis such as Hazrat Abu Obaida, and Hazrat Muaz bin Jabal. During the breakout of an epidemic in 639 in Syria and Egypt. The army had been stationed at a low lying area. Hazrat Umer asked the commander, Hazrat Abu Obaidah, to remove it to the higher lands. He refused to do so contending it was, “Ifrar min Qadrutullah, i.e. it amounted to running from Taqdeer-e-Illahi”. Meanwhile about 25 thousand soldiers perished. Hazrat Umer and Hazrat Umro bin al Aas always contented that the epidemic was a curse like the one which once had befallen Bani Israel. It needed to be dealt with “Tadbeer, logic and effort”. But Hazrat Obaidullah and later Hazrat Muaz died, sticking to their pre-fated philosophy, contending that it was a blessing in the sense that it was test of their faith in God.

In short he was the best example of an ideal character, and was the greatest “Khalifah” of Islam after Abu Bakr (R.A.). He selflessly devoted his whole energy for the cause of Islam. Muslims will always be indebted to him for his great achievements.

imbindas · #**165** Thursday, July 07, 2011

PREACHING OF ISLAM BY HAZRAT UMAR (R.T.A)

As the viceroy of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) his foremost duty was to spread and preach Islam. As mentioned above, the aim of various battles and wars was to clear the way for the Muslims for preaching Islam. Whenever any army had to attack a place it had to call the inhabitants of the place to Islam. Hazrat Umar was very strict in this respect and he had given standing orders to the commanders not to start war unless they had first invited the people to Islam. If they accepted it, there was no question of war and if they did not, then the war was fought only with those who were not giving a free hand to Muslims to preach the Right Path. No Person was ever forced to forsake his own faith and accept Islam.

The method adopted to preach Islam was demonstration by actual practice. For this purpose he ordered Muslims to establish their own quarters and present the practical shape of Islam before the population. Seeing the truthful way, the inhabitants of the glace were attracted towards Islam. No soldier was allowed to take any property or anything by force from the conquered people.

Because of fair treatment by the Muslims sometimes the whole army of the enemy accepted Islam. After the battle of Qadisiya a battalion of four thousand Persians accepted it. After the victory of Jalula, the chiefs of the place entered the folds of Islam along with the inhabitants. A commander of the army of Yadzgird, named Siyah accepted Islam with his battalion during a battle in Persia. All the inhabitants of the town of Bulhat in Egypt accepted Islam at one time without the use of any force only by seeing the piety of Muslims. A rich merchant and the chief of a place in Egypt, named Shata, accepted Islam with all the inhabitants of the place only after hearing about the character and piety of Muslims at the time when Muslims had not even reached that place. These are orally a few examples to show that Islam spread because of the character of Muslims at that time.

Umar (R.A.) was very strict in ensuring that no Muslims forced any non-Muslim to accept Islam. Through his advice, letters and addresses he made it clear to all the Muslims that they had to adhere to the ways of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) which was the only method to preach Islam.

imbindas · #**166** Thursday, July 07, 2011

[COLOR="Magenta"]Golden Words Hazrat Umar Farooq (RadiAllah Anho)COLOR]

Sayyiduna 'Umar al-Farooq Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho

To eat less is healthy, to speak less is wisdom, and to sleep less is worship.
To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy and to mingle less with the people is safe and serene.
The one who steps back will not progress.
Nothing is worst that avarice that destroys the mind, not even Alcohol.
It is unbecoming of that person who sits with his hands folded and prays to ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala for sustenance. ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala does not rain down gold and silver from the heavens.
To earn a suspicious living is worse than begging.
The biggest gift after Iman (Faith) is your wives.
Attain knowledge before old age settles in.
Extravagance is also when a person eats whatever he wishes.
Whosoever hides his secret keeps his safety, safeguarded with himself.
The person who calls himself learned, indeed he is ignorant, and the one who calls himself from the dwellers of Paradise surely he is from the dwellers of Hell.
Tawbatun-NasooHa (Accepted forgiveness) is the name of that forgiveness that is asked for a bad deed committed, in such a manner that he never returns to or commits that bad deed again.
The Strength in action is, never to put of what you can do today for tomorrow.
It is not becoming of a Muslim to sit down and start praying for sustenance without attempting to earn it, he is well aware that gold and silver does not rain from the skies.
If it wasn’t for the claim of knowledge of the unknown then I would say five people are from the dwellers of Paradise:

That family man who is poverty stricken but is patient
That women with whom her husband is happy and accepting.
That woman who forgives he husband’s duty of Mehr (Dowry approved by Muslim law)
That person with whom his parents are Happy
And that person who honestly repents from his sins

Once a sheep was slaughtered and Syeduna 'Umar al-Farooq Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho persistently asked his servant if he had first sent meat to his neighbour who was a Jew. The slave asked why you are asking the same question persistently. He answered that ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and his Rasūl Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam had constantly stressed the importance of neighbors therefore I too am persistent in stressing the same.
Three things build love:

To make Salam (greeting)
To make space for a person in a gathering
To address a person in a respectable and good manner

There are four types of Regrets:

Regret that spans over a day e.g. When a person leaves his home without eating.
Regret that spans over a year, just like the negligence shown when cultivating.
Regret that spans over a lifetime, when a man and his wife are unsuited to each other.
Regret that is eternal, which is when your Creator is unhappy with you.

There are three types of people:

Successful: he who listens to the advice of people and ponders over it.
Lazy or Lethargic: he who does what he wants without consultation or advice of people.
Corpse: who neither gives nor listens to advice and consolation.

Sayyiduna 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho on many an occasion asked this du'a (supplication) to ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala so that certain situations should always remain with him and some things should be removed, the Du'a is: “O ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala! Make me such that I may speak with intellect or reap tolerance with silent. O! ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala do not bestow upon me too many favours, so that I may not be confused by it, not too little that I may forget You. Hence, little yet sufficient in comparison to having plenty thereby becoming indulgent and committing sin.”
If ever you see a learned person ('Aalim) leaning towards this World, then know this he is blameworthy for his Religion, because the universal harm is that if a person desires something then he is constantly engrossed in its quest.
Faith (Iman) is to regard the Oneness of ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala in ones heart proclaim it with your tongue and to obey the fundamental Islamic Instructions.
The relationship of true humility and genuine fear of ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala is with the heart and not by a show of outward actions.
Why have you made slaves of those whose mothers had given birth to them free?
Judgments or Settlements in any cases should be done quickly, so that the accused, due to a prolonged period of time are not compelled to withdraw their accusation.
It is absolutely necessary not to associate with a beast for though he wishes or means well, yet he would still be accused of committing a crime.
ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, shower your Blessings of Mercy on that person who informs me of my faults.
When a learned man takes a false step then he ensnares himself in a World of wrongdoings.
One day a man was praising Hadrat 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho, he replied by saying why are you destroying me even more with my desires (Nafs).
I do not look at anything, except, that I see everything with ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala.
If I die in this condition that I have strived to earn an honest living then it is more beloved to me than even dying as a Martyr.
Good behavior towards people is equivalent to wisdom, to request politely is half of knowledge, and to ascribe to sound policies is half of one’s livelihood.
To educate a material person is like placing a sword in the hands of a robber.
Do not have Faith in a person’s compassion and politeness when he cannot keep his anger under control.
Do not have Faith in a religious person who is not tested during temptation.
He is a friend who brings to your attention your faults and to sing praises of a person in his presence is similar to slaughtering him.
Laughing decreases ones age, while politeness, glamour, pomp and show which ease living standards are indications of people who are unaware of death.
To show greed and avarice is impoverishing, to be unselfish is enriching and to wish compensation in patience.
Good deeds are the fulfillment of one’s rights and to do good deeds is a substitute for bad deeds.
To speak less is wisdom, to eat less is healthy, to sleep less is a prayer and there is peace in solitude.
Youth before old age and old age before death is a blessing of life.
A generous person is the beloved of Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala even though he is a transgressor. A miser is the enemy of Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala although he may pray and remember Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala excessively.
To forgive an oppressor is oppression upon the oppressed.
When you combine lawful with unlawful gains then the unlawful contaminates the lawful gains though it may be little.
A Mu'min does not keep as his friend one who is opposed to Almighty ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and his Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam even though that person may be his mother or father.
The sound of music and that of a mourner are two of the worst sounds.
There is tranquility and peace in anonymity and confidentiality.
We should leave the other nine portions out for the fear of Haram (unlawful). (i.e. if in ten portions one is Haram a Muslim would leave the other nine portions out meaning anything unlawful would be completely left out).
Desire is never achieved without fear, nor manners and etiquette without formality, or happiness without peace or wealth without gifts or poverty without contentment, or dignity without politeness or Jihad (holy war) without diving guidance and assistance.
Respite before preoccupation and old age before death is a blessing of life.
Honour and dignity in this World is measured by wealth while honour and dignity in the Hereafter is measured by good deeds.
Save yourself from the Fires of Hell even if it means by doing a favour with half a date (fruit). If this too is not possible then with sweet words.
After Iman (Faith), there is no greater gift than a pious wife.
Not to postpone is strength in action.
Whosoever shows you your faults, he is your friend. Those that pay you lip service in praise are your executioners.
One who guards his secrets is surely safe.
The person who constantly discloses my faults to me is dearest to me.
Fear that person who you dislike.
When Sayyiduna 'Umar Radi ALLAHu Ta'ala Anho camped on the outskirts of Jerusalem to conquer Bait al-Maqdas, the Christian Crusaders were terrified of his presence and requested a meeting with him before handing over the keys of the city. The Crusaders met him whilst he wore a patched garb. They asked him the reason as to why his name generated such immence awe and fear that captured the hearts of his enemies. He replied; “Your kings taught you to love the World (Duniyah) and its wealth and our Prophet Sallallaho Alaihi wa Sallam taught us to fear ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala and love death.
He is an intelligent person who can translate his actions into good.
Never put off for tomorrow what you can do today.
There is never a chance of pain in the neck if one does not raise his head too high in the air.
Do not forget about yourself whilst being concerned for others.
To stop sinning is easier than to bear the burden of seeking repentance.
Remove your gaze from the splendor of the World. Do not let the love of this World enter your heart. Beware! The love of this World does not perhaps destroy you, just as it had destroyed previous nations.
Victory is gained through strategy and trust in ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala, not by wishful thinking.
The most intelligent amongst you is he who fears ALLAH SubHanuhu wa Ta'ala the most.
Be sympathetic towards the poor so that they may be able to speak and build courage.
Extend a hand of friendship to a foreigner because if his stay is extended then he would leave his valuable possessions to return to his own country and leave that person responsible for his valuables who had been most worthy of his attention
Do not taunt and curse anyone for this gives rise to collective evils in a person.
One should not judge a person by the number of Salaat (prayer) or Roza (fasting) but by his wisdom and honesty.
Prayer is connected to the heart not by mere apparent actions.
To educate a seeker of materialism is to place a sword in the hands of a highway robber.
Do not trust the character of one who cannot control his temper.
To laugh excessively is a sign of no remorse for death.
To side with the oppressor is oppression on the oppressed
Death is the best teacher.

imbindas · #**167** Thursday, July 07, 2011

farooq-e-azam Hazrat Umar(RA)’s bravery

The battle of Ohad took place in 3rd Hijri in which the Muslims suffered a great loss. The Prophet(SAW) also got wounded.He climbed on a mountain along with His(SAW)’s warriors. Abu Sufyan(RA) who was not converted to Islam that time tried to capture all of them but faced the heat.He(RA) climbed another hilltop and shouter,Is there Mohammad(SAW) amongst you? He(RA) thought that Muhammad(SAW) godforbid did not exist anymore. He(RA) then shouted, Is there Abu Bakr(RA) amongst you? still no reply. He(RA) repeated same for Omar(RA) as well and he believed that all were marytered. The brave Omar(RA) could not resist it and replied,“O Enemy of Allah! We are all alive and save”.

Abu Sufyan(RA) replied loudly, Exalted is Hebal

Omar(RA) retorted and declared ,Allah is great and Almighty

Sufyan(RA) replied, Uzza is our god and you have none

Omar(RA) replied, Only Allah is great and He is our master

The conquest of Qadsiya resulted lots of wealth from the the while palace of the Iranian emperor. One fifth of the wealth was sent to Madina in the Prophet’s Mosque. This sight brought tears in the eyes of Omar(RA).

“There is nothing to weep at,” remarked one of the men standing near him.

“I weep,” said Omar, “because riches beget enmity and mutual bitterness. A nation which has these evils loses its respect.”

The botty also included the Emperor’s sword. Its handle was inlaid with jewels or rare beauty. The Caliph admired the beauty of the sword and also praised the honesty of the troops, who has kept back nothing from what had fallen into their hands.

“Commander of the Faithful,” remarked Ali(RA), “When you yourself set a lofty example of honest, why should your people not be honest?

imbindas · #**168** Thursday, July 07, 2011

Omar(RA) the great , and minorities

Omar(RA) visited the biggest Christian church of the city. He was in the church when the time for the afternoon prayer came.

“You may say your prayers in the church” said the Bishop.

“No” replied Omar, “if I do so, the Muslims may one day make this an excuse for taking over the church from you.”

So he said his prayers on the steps of the church. Even then, he gave the Bishop a writing. It said that the steps were never to be used for congregational prayers nor was the Adhan [ call to prayer ] to be said there.

Subhan Allah! this is called real Justice. This is called the real “Secularism” rather than the one advertised by so called intellectuals.

imbindas · #**169** Thursday, July 07, 2011

Some among beloved farooq-e-azam Umar(ra) the great, innovations

1. Establishment of Bayt al-mâl or public treasury.

2. Establishment of courts of justice and appointment of judges.

3. The determination of the Hijra calendar which continues to this day.

4. Assumption of the title of Amîr al-Mu’minîn.

5. Organization of the War Department.

6. Putting army reserves on the payroll.

7. Establishment of the Land Revenue Department.

8. Survey and assessment of lands.

9. Census.

10. Building of Canals.

11. Founding of the cities of Kufa, Basra, al-Jazira, Fustat, and Musal.

12. Division of conquered countries into provinces.

13. Imposition of customs duties.

14. Taxation of the produce of the sea and appointment of officials for its collection.

15. Permission to traders of foreign lands to trade in the country.

16. Organization of jails.

17. Use of the whip.

18. Making rounds at night to inquire into the condition of the people.

19. Organization of the Police Department.

20. Establishment of military barracks at strategic points.

21. Distinction of pedigree and non-pedigree horses.

22. Employment of secret reports and emissaries.

23. Rest-houses on the way from Mecca to Madina for the comfort of travellers.

24. Provision for the care and bringing up of foundlings.

25. Organization of guest-houses in different cities.

26. The ruling that Arabs, whether Muslims or non-Muslims, could not be made slaves.

27. Stipends for the poor among the Jews and the Christians.

28. Establishment of schools.

29. Stipends for school teachers and public lecturers.

30. Persuading Abu Bakr to collect the Qur’an and execution of the work under his own care.

31. Formulation of the principle of qiyâs or judicial analogy.

32. More exact division of inheritance.

33. Insertion of the formula “Prayer is better that sleep” in the call to the dawn prayer. However, as stated before, the more correct report is that it is Bilal who first inserted the formula in the call to the dawn prayer and the Prophet retained it.[43]

34. Ordaining the holding of tarawih prayers in congregation.

35. Three divorces pronounced at one session declared binding

36. Provision of the punishment for drunkenness with eighty stripes

37. Levy of zakât on horses of merchandise

38. Levy of zakât on the Christians of Bani Taghlab in lieu of jizya

39. Method of rnaking trusts

40. Consensus of opinion on four takbîrs in funeral prayers

41. Organization of sermons in mosques

42. Giving salaries to imams and mu’adhdhins.

43. Provision of light in mosques at night

44. Provision of punishment for writing satires and lampoons

45. Probibition of the mention of women’s names in lyric poems although the custom was very ancient in Arabia.

imbindas · #**170** Thursday, July 07, 2011

`Umar used to issue firmans or edicts laying down the principles for the administration of justice. One of his firmans read:

Glory to Allah! Verily Justice is an important obligation to Allah and to man. You have been charged with this responsibility. Discharge this responsibility so that you may win the approbation of Allah and the good will of the people. Treat the people equally in your presence, and in your decisions, so that the weak despair not of justice, and the high-placed harbor no hope of favoritism. The onus of proof lies on the plaintiff, while the party who denies must do so on oath. Compromise is permissible, provided that it does not turn the unlawful into something lawful, and the lawful into something unlawful. Let nothing prevent you from changing your previous decision if after consideration you feel that the previous decision was incorrect. When you are in doubt about a question and find nothing concerning it in the Qur’an or the Sunna of the Prophet, ponder the question over and over again. Ponder over the precedents and analogous cases, and then decide by analogy. A term should be fixed for the person who wants to produce witnesses. If he proves his case, discharge for him his right. Otherwise the suit should be dismissed. All Muslims are trustworthy, except those who have been punished with flogging, those who have borne false witness, or those of doubtful integrity.

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