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Safeguarding the Secret
Imagine a woman who possesses an exquisite piece of jewellery. She values it, cherishes it and guards it, always fearful for its safety.
One day, in a moment of negligence, she confided in a person whom she had wrongfully regarded as a friend, informing her of the jewellery, its location and even its worth! Shortly thereafter, the home was burgled and her precious jewellery was stolen. In the aftermath of this tragedy, she wrung her hands in regret, lamenting to herself, …
Considerate Even in Death
(Lessons from the Final Moments of ‘Umar [radhiyallahu ‘anhu] – Part Three)
During the final moments after Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was fatally stabbed, he sent his son Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) to the home of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed him thus, “Say to her that ‘Umar conveys salaam. Do not say that Ameerul Mu-mineen conveys salaam, as today I am no longer Ameerul Mu-mineen (as I am about to pass away). Tell her …
Selfless Consideration
When Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed whilst leading the Fajr Salaah, the wound proved to be fatal. Hence, his condition steadily deteriorated and his time in this world rapidly drew to an end.
During these final moments, he sent his son, Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma), to the home of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed him thus, “Tell her that ‘Umar conveys salaam. Do not tell her that Ameerul Mu-mineen conveys salaam, as today I …
