Fifi needs sleep + important stuff about Umar (ra)

s.b.f —

Umar (ra) died of the wounds three days later on Sunday, 7 November 644. Umar (ra) is reported to have left the following testament:

Be kind and generous to the Muhajirun and the Ansar. Those out of them who are good, be good to them; those who are bad overlook their lapses. Be good to the people of the conquered lands. They are the outer line of our defense; they are the target of the anger and distress of our enemies. They contribute to our revenues. They should be taxed only on their surplus wealth.

Be gracious to the Bedouins as they are the backbone of the Arab nation. I instruct you to be good to the Dhimmis for they are your responsibility. Do not tax them beyond their capacity.

Ensure that they pay the Jizya without undue inconvenience.

Fear God, and in all that you do keep His pleasure in view.

In the matter of people fear God, and in the matter of Allah do not be afraid of the people. With regard to the people, I enjoin upon you to administer justice with an even hand. See that all the legitimate requirements of the people are met. Be concerned for their welfare. Ensure the safety of their person and property. See that the frontiers of our domains are not violated.

Take strong steps to guard the frontiers. In the matter of administration do not prefer the rich to the poor. Be hard against those who violate the law. Show them no mercy. Do not rest content until you have brought the miscreants to book. Treat all the people as equal. Be a pillar of strength for those who are weak and oppressed. Those who are strong but do wrong, make them pay for their wrong-doings. In the distribution of booty and other matters be above nepotism.

Let no consideration of relationship or selfish interest weigh with you. The Satan is at large; it may tempt you. Rise above all temptations and perform your duties in accordance with the injunctions of Islam. Get guidance from the Holy Quran and Sunnah. Freely consult the wise men around you. Apply your own mind in difficult cases, and seek light from God. Be simple in your living and your habits.

Let there be no show or ostentation about you. Lead life as a model Muslim. As you are the leader of the Muslims, justify your leadership by being the best among them all. May God bless you.

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TPOS — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 - 01:48

Thanks for the hard work 😛

I just wanted to say that I LOVE UMAR (ra). He (ra) is just amazing! AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Oh he was a Lion! The Lion of Islam! <3

[size=8]And it's your fault that i'm sleepy - everyone always starts the interesting, educational convos, on the chat, late at night and then I have to stay. 🙁 [/size]

s.b.f — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 - 01:50

[quote=ThE pOwEr Of SiLeNcE]

And it's your fault that i'm sleepy [/quote]

No.

You're aware of a Tribune History - if you're still interested to read the next day.

You can even still click on the timestamps and comment 'wow' afterwards if you wanted to.

TPOS — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 - 01:56

[quote=s.b.f]

You can even still click on the timestamps and comment 'wow' afterwards if you wanted to.[/quote]
lol

Gosh! No need to be horrible to a tired child! And you can't discuss the subject properly later on! Especially if the same people aren't there anymore! so there!

Saeed M Mohtsham cites from Caliph Umar's rule in his research paper Vision and Visionary Leadership – An Islamic Perspective:
"He used to monitor very closely the public policy and had kept the needs of the public central to his leadership approach. As second caliph of Islam, he refused to chop off the hands of the thieves because he felt he had fallen short of his responsibility to provide meaningful employment to all his subjects. As a ruler of a vast kingdom, His vision was to ensure that every one in his kingdom should sleep on a full stomach.

"If a dog dies hungry on the banks of the River Euphrates, Umar will be responsible for dereliction of duty."
—(Umar)

He also knew that just having a vision is not enough unless it is supported by effective strategies. He didn’t only have a vision; he truly transformed his vision into actions. For example, to ensure that nobody sleeps hungry in his empire, he used to walk through the streets almost every night to see if there is any one needy or ill."

LookingToSee — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 - 17:30

[quote=ThE pOwEr Of SiLeNcE][quote=s.b.f]

You can even still click on the timestamps and comment 'wow' afterwards if you wanted to.[/quote]
HAHA!!!!!!!!

Gosh! No need to be horrible to a tired child! And you can't discuss the subject properly later on! Especially if the same people aren't there anymore! so there!
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good point! and people who were there might not be bothered to have the same convo again.

Foysol89 — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 - 20:37

thank you so much for posting this 🙂

Sunhanallah it great hoe Umar'(RA)words effect us even till today. it's amazing that when we need help or guidance we can still look at our great leaders from the past.

its like Umar(RA) knew the ummah would be in need of these words Subhanallah, still keeping the ummah together and strong insha allah

TPOS — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 - 21:02

No amount of guilt can change the past & no amount of worrying can change the future. Go easy on yourself, for the outcome of all affairs is determined by Allah's decree. If something is meant to go elsewhere, it will never come your way, but if it is yours by destiny, from you it cannot flee. [Umar Ibn al-Khattab RadiyAllahu Anhu]

MuslimBro — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 - 13:07

You're only allowed to post here if its late in the night and you can't sleep. Posting here just before 3pm isn't right feefs.

TPOS — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 - 16:00

You need to change the time on your profile - it was just before 4pm not 3pm 🙂

LookingToSee — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 - 19:14

[quote=MuslimBro]You're only allowed to post here if its late in the night and you can't sleep. Posting here just before 3pm isn't right feefs.[/quote]

really?!

s.b.f — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 - 19:43

[quote=Lilly][quote=MuslimBro]You're only allowed to post here if its late in the night and you can't sleep. Posting here just before 3pm isn't right feefs.[/quote]

really?![/quote]

apparently so.

TPOS — Sun, 5 Jun 2011 - 11:41

"I am surprised at three things. Man runs from death while death is inevitable. One sees minor faults of others, but overlooks his own major faults. When there is any defect to one's cattle he tries to cure it, but does not cure his own defects." [Umar Ibn Khattab - RA]

TPOS — Sun, 7 Aug 2011 - 17:56

Umar (ra) had permanent lines from tears on his face due to all the crying because of the fear of Allah

Lioness of Allah — Sun, 7 Aug 2011 - 19:12

[quote=ThE pOwEr Of SiLeNcE]
I just wanted to say that I LOVE UMAR (ra). He (ra) is just amazing! AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Oh he was a Lion! The Lion of Islam! <3

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😃 Umar(ra) was a true warrior.

Bilan — Sun, 7 Aug 2011 - 19:32

[quote=ThE pOwEr Of SiLeNcE]Umar (ra) had permanent lines from tears on his face due to all the crying because of the fear of Allah[/quote]

SubhanAllah!

TPOS — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 - 16:07

[quote=ThE pOwEr Of SiLeNcE]Umar (ra) had permanent lines from tears on his face due to all the crying because of the fear of Allah[/quote]

Abdullah bin Amr narrated that Rasul Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wasallam) said: “Two eyes will not be touched by Hellfire: An eye that cries from the fear of Allah, and an eye that spent the night in a guard post (in jihad) in the path of Allah.” [Tirmidhi]

LookingToSee — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 - 17:16

wasnt Hamza radhiyallahu'anhu the lion of Allah? (the uncle of the prophet)?

or khalid ibn Walid? the man who wasnt muslim at the battle of uhud and who basically made it possible for them (the bad guys) to win. but he became muslim later.??

Umar Ibn Al-Khattab radhiyallahu'anhu said: do not be fooled by the one who recites the Quran. His recitation is but speech - look at those who act aaccording to it. (al-Khatib Iqtida Al-'Ilm Al-'Amal no.109)

You — Mon, 8 Aug 2011 - 18:07

Khalid Ibn Walid (ra) was given the title of "the sword of God".

TPOS — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 - 19:03

"Judge yourselves before you are judged, evaluate yourselves before you are evaluated and be ready for the greatest investigation (the Day of Judgement)"

TPOS — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 - 19:05

[quote=Lilly]wasnt Hamza radhiyallahu'anhu the lion of Allah? (the uncle of the prophet)?
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yep sorry, Umar (ra) was "Al-Farooq" (the one who makes the clear difference between Right and Wrong)

Foysol89 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 - 00:08

[quote=ThE pOwEr Of SiLeNcE][quote=Lilly]wasnt Hamza radhiyallahu'anhu the lion of Allah? (the uncle of the prophet)?
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yep sorry, Umar (ra) was "Al-Farooq" (the one who makes the clear difference between Right and Wrong)[/quote]

Another word for Farooq in arabic is Faisal 😃

s.b.f — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 - 00:12

[quote=Foysol89]

Another word for Farooq in arabic is Faisal :D[/quote]

Not Foysol then?

Foysol89 — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 - 00:14

[quote=s.b.f][quote=Foysol89]

Another word for Farooq in arabic is Faisal :D[/quote]

Not Foysol then?[/quote]

Same difference :/

s.b.f — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 - 00:15

[quote=Foysol89][quote=s.b.f][quote=Foysol89]

Another word for Farooq in arabic is Faisal :D[/quote]

Not Foysol then?[/quote]

Same difference :/[/quote]

Just saying.

LookingToSee — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 - 20:17

[quote=s.b.f][quote=Foysol89][quote=s.b.f][quote=Foysol89]

Another word for Farooq in arabic is Faisal :D[/quote]

Not Foysol then?[/quote]

Same difference :/[/quote]

Just saying.[/quote]

he didnt chose the spelling of his name.