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Post by luqmani on Feb 17, 2005 13:48:17 GMT
I am quite surprised that theres nothing here about Hadrat Faruq-e-Azam RA. considering it was his anniversary a couple of days ago.
Hazrat Farooq e Azam (Radhiyallaho 'anh)
Ibn Kathir writes: During the khilafah of 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him, the governor of Egypt wrote to 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him, asking for help as the river Nile had failed to flood. 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him, wrote a letter in return and addressed the river itself. This was then placed in the Nile, and no sooner as this was done, the Nile's water began to flood.
[Tarikh Ibn Kathir, volumes 1 and 8, chapter on Rivers and chapter on Khilafah of 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him.]
Message edited to include 'Thread of the Week' title.
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Akhtar Hussain
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Post by Akhtar Hussain on Feb 17, 2005 17:25:55 GMT
Jazakallah khair brother, for reminding me, i had honestly forgotten. Hadrat Umar (Radi allahu ta'ala anhu) was the founder of Islamic democracy based upon the Qur'an Majeed and the Sunnah of the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu Ta'ala 'alaihi wa Sallam). The words of the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu Ta'ala 'alaihi wa Sallam) are very true ;
"IF THERE WERE TO BE A PROPHET AFTER ME HE WOULD HAVE BEEN UMAR IBN AL-KHATTAB." (Tirmidhi)
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Post by Sajid Karim on Feb 17, 2005 21:55:30 GMT
Dont forget the first time in the history of Islam, the Islamic calendar was introduced in the present form by Hadrat Umar (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu). This date commenced when the beloved Prophet (salla allahu ta'ala alaihi wa asallam) made the first migration (Hijra)
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Post by Sohail on Feb 18, 2005 17:13:09 GMT
Ibn Kathir writes: During the khilafah of 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him, the governor of Egypt wrote to 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him, asking for help as the river Nile had failed to flood. 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him, wrote a letter in return and addressed the river itself. This was then placed in the Nile, and no sooner as this was done, the Nile's water began to flood. [Tarikh Ibn Kathir, volumes 1 and 8, chapter on Rivers and chapter on Khilafah of 'Umar, may Allah be pleased with Him.] Proves the karamat of the Awliyah. Subhanallah.
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Post by Javed on Feb 19, 2005 12:08:43 GMT
Heres my contribution to this great thread ; Shaitaan was so scared of Hadrat Umar (Rady Allahu Anhu) that there is a Hadith where the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu Ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) said, “If Hadrat Umar (Rady Allahu Anhu) is walking on a street and Shaitaan approaches him, Shaitaan will run away and take another street”. He was very brave. Sayyadina Umar (Rady Allahu Anhu) received the title “Farooq” which means the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood. He took part in all the battles with the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu Ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) including the battle of Badr.
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Post by Musalman on Feb 22, 2005 16:05:54 GMT
Hadrat Umar's Devotion to the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam)
Hadrat Umar (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) stood by the side of the Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) in all battles and expeditions. Great was his love for Allah and His Beloved Apostle (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam). He never allowed any blood ties or friendship to stand in the way of this love. The death of the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) was a stunning shock to Hadrat Umar (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu). He could not believe it, so much so that he drew his sword and swore that he would cut off the head of the man who said the Messenger of Allah (Subhanahu wa ta'ala) was dead. He was overwhelmed with grief. Life without the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) was unthinkable, he thought. And if the Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) was really no more, as people said, what was going to happen to Islam and the Muslims? These dark thoughts blotted out all reason from Umar's (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) head. Not till Hadrat Abu Bakr (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) had reminded him of the clear verdict of the Qur'an al-kareem on the point did he come to himself.
Hadrat Abu Bakr (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu), during his calpihate, depended on Hadrat Umar (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) for advice. That was because the Master, in his life-time, gave great weight to what Umar (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) said.
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Post by smvashrafi on Feb 22, 2005 18:38:48 GMT
Here is part of the first speech of Hazrat Umar Faruq (Radhiyallahu ta'ala anhu) as Khalifa delivered at Juma Khutba ;
"Friends you have some rights on me, and I tell you of these rights, so that you may be in a position to call me to account. These rights are:
Firstly, that I should not exact any tax or other levy from you not authorized by law;
Secondly, that whatever taxes are lawfully realized from you are spent in your best interests;
Thirdly, it is incumbent on me that I should protect the frontiers of your land;
Fourthly, it is my duty to promote your prosperity and look after your interests;
and Fifthly, it is my obligation to do justice.
"O servants of God, continue to fear God. Suppress your selfish motives and work for the solidarity of the Muslims as a whole. In running the State, you are my partners. Help me with your sound advice. If I follow the right path laid down by God and His Prophet follow me. If I deviate, correct me. Strengthen me with your advice and suggestions. Let us pray for the glory of Islam."
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Post by Bashir786 on Feb 23, 2005 12:10:05 GMT
Alhamdulillah great words, do you or anyone have the rest of this speech ?
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