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Hazrat Abu Moosa (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports the following: I was once in the blessed company of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) in one of the orchards of Madinah Munawwarah when a person came and sought permission to enter the orchard. Hearing the person’s request, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said to me, …

Hazrat Anas (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Hazrat Uthmaan (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had left for Abyssinia, performing Hijrah with his respected wife, Hazrat Ruqayyah (radhiyallahu ‘anha), the blessed daughter of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam). News of their condition was delayed, and hence Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) became concerned and would come out …

Purchasing a Well in Jannah When the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu ‘anhum) migrated to Madeenah Munawwarah, the water that was found in Madeenah Munawwarah was difficult for them to drink due it being bitter. However, there was a certain Jew living in Madinah Munawaarah who had a well of sweet water named …

On the morning when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, a youngster visited him and said to him, “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! Rejoice over the glad tidings from Allah Ta‘ala! You are the Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and you are among those who accepted Islam in the very early days, …

During the final moments after Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was fatally stabbed, he sent his son, Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma), to the home of Hazrat Aaishah (radhiyallahu ‘anha). Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) instructed him saying, “Say to her that Umar conveys salaam. Do not say that Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen conveys …

Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that when Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, he began to grieve and became extremely worried about the ummah. Hazrat bin Abbaas (radhiyallahu ‘anhuma) comforted him saying: “O Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen! There is no need for you to grieve. You remained in the company of …

Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) always acknowledged the lofty position of Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) and he did not regard himself to be equal to Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu ‘anhu). On one occasion, a group of people praised Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) saying, “By Allah! We never saw a man …

Hazrat Umar’s (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) Concern for Salaah On the morning that Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) was stabbed, Hazrat Miswar bin Makhramah (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) came to see him. On entering, he found Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) covered with a sheet and unconscious. Hazrat Miswar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) asked those present, “How is …

Hazrat Aslam (rahimahullah), the slave of Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu), reports that Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) had nine special platters reserved for sending gifts to the Azwaaj-e-Mutahharaat (respected wives of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) and mothers of the ummah). Hazrat Aslam (rahimahullah) mentioned that whenever any delicacy, fruit or meat …

The precaution which Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) exercised when dealing with public wealth was indeed proverbial. On one occasion, some musk and ambergris (a type of perfume) arrived from Bahrain. As it was public wealth, Hazrat Umar (radhiyallahu ‘anhu) said, “By Allah! I wish to find a person who is …