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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 …
House or Home?
“Home is where the heart is” forms a well-known phrase which we often hear. However, we seldom hear a person say “house is where the heart is”.
The reason is simple – the word ‘house’ generally refers to just the structure, be it of brick and concrete or stone and mud, while the word ‘home’ refers to the special place to which a person belongs and where he feels most comfortable, relaxed and ‘at home’.
Let us now ask …
