COMPANIONS USMAN - CALUMNY

 USMAN CALUMNY   

(1) Trouble mongers looking for excuses to erupt slander against Usman

(19) CHAPTER. The Statement of Allah; "Those of you who turned back on the day the two hosts met (i.e. the battle of Uhud) it was Shaitan (Satin) who caused them to backslide  (run away from the battlefield) because of some (sins) they had earned. But Allah indeed has forgiven them. Surely, Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Forbearing." (V 3:155)

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 64, Number 4066:

Narrated 'Uthman bin Mauhab:

A man came to perform the Hajj to (Allah's) House. Seeing some people sitting, he said, "Who are these sitting people?" Somebody said, "They are the people of Quraish." He said, "Who is the old man?" They said, "Ibn 'Umar." He went to him and said, "I want to ask you about something; will you tell me about it? I ask you with the respect due to the sanctity of this (Sacred) House, do you know that 'Uthman bin 'Affan fled on the day of Uhud?" Ibn 'Umar said, "Yes." He said, "Do you know that he (i.e. 'Uthman) was absent from the Badar (battle) and did not join it?" Ibn 'Umar said, "Yes." He said, "Do you know that he failed to be present at the Ridwan Pledge of allegiance (i.e. Pledge of allegiance at Hudybia) and did not witness it?" Ibn 'Umar replied; "Yes," He then said; "Allahu-Akbar!" Ibn 'Umar said, "Come along; I will inform you and explain to you what you have asked. As for the flight (of 'Uthman) on the day of Uhud, I testify that Allah forgave him. As regards his absence from the Badar (battle), he was married to the daughter of Allah's Apostle and she was ill, so the Prophet (s) said to him, 'You will have such reward as a man who has fought the Badar battle will get, and will also have the same share of the booty.' As for his absence from the Ridwan Pledge of allegiance if there had been anybody more respected by the Meccans than 'Uthman bin 'Affan, the Prophet (s) would surely have sent that man instead of 'Uthman. So the Prophet (s) sent him (i.e. 'Uthman to Mecca) and the Ridwan Pledge of allegiance took place after 'Uthman had gone to Mecca. The Prophet (s) raised his right hand saying. 'This is the hand of 'Uthman,' and clapped it over his other hand and said, "This is for 'Uthman.'" Ibn 'Umar then said (to the man), "Go now, after taking this information."

(2) Start of turmoil in the days of Usman

Bukhari Volume 2, Book 24, Number 1406:

Narrated Zaid bin Wahab:

I passed by a place called Ar-Rabadha and by chance I met Abu Dhar and asked him, "What has brought you to this place?" He said, "I was in Sham and differed with Muawiya on the meaning of (the following Ayahs of the Quran): 'They who hoard up gold and silver and spend them not in the way of Allah.' (9.34). Muawiya said, 'This verse is revealed regarding the people of the scriptures." I said, it was revealed regarding us and also the people of the scriptures." So we had a quarrel and Muawiya sent a complaint against me to 'Uthman. 'Uthman wrote to me to come to Medina, and I came to Medina. Many people came to me as if they had not seen me before. So I told this to 'Uthman who said to me, "You may depart and live nearby if you wish." That was the reason for my being here for even if an Ethiopian had been nominated as my ruler, I would have obeyed him.

Bukhari Volume 6, Book 65, Number 4660:

Narrated Zaid bin Wahb:

I passed by (visited) Abu Dhar at Ar-Rabadha and said to him, "What has brought you to this land?" He said, "We were at Sham and I recited the Ayah: "They who hoard up gold and silver and spend them not in the way of Allah; announce to them a painful torment, “(9.34) where upon Muawiya said, 'This Ayah is not for us, but for the people of the Scripture.' Then I said, 'But it is both for us (Muslim) and for them.' "

Surah Tauba Ayah 34-35

O Believers, indeed most of the scholars and monks of the people of the Book devour the wealth of others by evil means, and debar them from the Way of Allah. ³³ Give them the good (Taunt) news of a painful torment, who hoard up gold and silver and expend not these in the Way of Allah. The Day shall surely come when the same gold and silver shall be heated in the fire of Hell, and there with their foreheads, their bodies and their backs shall be .branded, (saying), "Here is that treasure you had hoarded up for yourselves: now taste the evil of your hoarded treasure" (9:34-35)

(3) Usman unbiased - named Az-Zubair when
asked to nominate successor

(13) CHAPTER. The merits of Az-Zubair bin Al-Awwam;

Ibn 'Abbas said, "He (i.e., Az-Zubair) was the Hawari (i.e., disciple) of the Prophet (s)  ... And the Hawariun' were called so because of the whiteness of their clothes.

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 62, Number 3717:

Narrated Marwan bin Al-Hakam:

'Uthman bin 'Affan was afflicted with severe nose-bleeding in the year when such illness was prevalent and that prevented him from performing Hajj, and (because of it) he made his will. A man from Quraish came to him and said, "Appoint your successor." 'Uthman asked, "Did the people name him? (i.e., the successor) the man said, "Yes." Uthman asked, "Who is that?" The man remained silent. Another man came to 'Uthman and I think it was Al-Harith. He also said, "Appoint your successor." 'Uthman asked, "Did the people name him?" The man replied "Yes." 'Uthman said, "Who is that?" The man remained silent. 'Uthman said, "Perhaps they have mentioned Az-Zubair?" The man said, "Yes." 'Uthman said, "By Him in Whose Hands my life is, he is the best of them as I know, and the dearest of them to Allah's Apostle (s)."

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 62, Number 3718:

Narrated Marwan bin Al-Hakam:

While I was with 'Uthman, a man came to him and said, "Appoint your successor." 'Uthman said, "Has such successor been named?" He replied, "Yes, Az-Zubair." 'Uthman said, thrice, "By Allah! Indeed you know that he is the best of you."

(4) Usman sieged & he reminded his
services to companions

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 55, Number 2778:

Abu 'Abdur-Rahman narrated:

When 'Uthman was circled (by the rebels), he looked upon them from above and said, "I ask you by Allah, I ask nobody but the companions of the Prophet (s), don't you know that Allah's Messenger said, 'whoever will (buy and) dig the well of Ruma will be granted Paradise,' and I (bought and) dug it? Don't you know that he said, whoever equips the army of 'Usra (i.e. Tabuk's Ghazwa) will be granted Paradise,' and I equipped it?" They attested whatever he said. When 'Umar founded his endowment he said; "Its administrator can eat from it." The management of the endowment can be taken over by the founder himself or any other person, for both cases are permissible.

 (5) Usman a strict & just ruler flogged his
brother on complaint against him

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 63, Number 3872:

Narrated 'Ubaidullah bin 'Adi bin Al-Khiyar:

That Al-Miswar bin Makhrama and 'Abdur-Rahman bin Al-Aswad bin 'Abu Yaghuth had said to him, "What prevents you from speaking to your uncle 'Uthman regarding his brother Al-Walid bin 'Uqba?" The people were speaking against the latter for what he had done. 'Ubaidullah said, "So I kept waiting for 'Uthman, and when he went out for the prayer, I said to him, 'I have got something to say to you as a piece of advice.' 'Uthman said, 'O man! I seek Refuge with Allah from you. So I went away. When I finished my prayer, I sat with Al-Miswar and Ibn 'Abu Yaghuth and talked to both of them of what I had said to 'Uthman and what he had said to me. They said, 'You have done your duty.' So while I was sitting with them. 'Uthman's Messenger came to me. They said, 'Allah has put you to trial." I set out and when I reached 'Uthman, he said, 'What is your advice which you mentioned a while ago?' I recited Tashah-hud and added, 'Allah has sent Muhammad (s) and has revealed the Holy Book (i.e. Quran) to him. You (O Uthman!) were amongst those who responded to the call of Allah and His Apostle (s) and had faith in him. And you took part in the first two migrations (to Ethiopia and to Medina), and you enjoyed the company of Allah's Apostle (s) and learned his traditions and advice. Now the people are talking much about Al-Walid bin 'Uqba and so it is your duty to impose on him the legal punishment.' 'Uthman then said to me, 'O my nephew! Did you ever meet Allah's Apostle (s)?' I said, 'No, but his knowledge has reached me as it has reached the virgin in her seclusion.' 'Uthman then recited Tashah-hud and said, 'No doubt, Allah has sent Muhammad with the Truth and has revealed to him His Holy Book (i.e. Quran) and I was amongst those who responded to the call of Allah and His Apostle (s) and I had faith in Muhammad's Mission, and I had performed the first two migrations as you have said, and I enjoyed the company of Allah's Apostle (s) and gave the pledge of allegiance to him. By Allah, I never disobeyed him and never cheated him till Allah caused him to die. Then Allah made Abu Bakr Caliph, and by Allah, I was never disobedient to him, nor did I cheat him. Then 'Umar became Caliph, and by Allah, I was never disobedient to him, nor did I cheat him. Then I became Caliph. Have I not then the same rights over you as they had over me?' I replied in the affirmative. 'Uthman further said, 'There are these talks which are reaching me from you? As for what you have mentioned about Al-Walid bin 'Uqb; Allah willing, I shall give him the legal punishment justly. Then Uthman ordered that Al-Walid be flogged forty lashes. He ordered 'Ali to flog him and he himself flogged him as well."

 (6) Martyrdom of Usman Companions
greatly disturbed 

(34) CHAFFER. The conversion of Sa'id bin Zaid" to Islam.

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 63, Number 3862:

Narrated Qais:

I heard Sa'id bin Zaid bin 'Amr bin Nufail saying in the mosque of Al-Kufa, "By Allah, I have seen myself tied and forced by 'Umar to leave Islam before 'Umar himself embraced Islam. “And if the mountain of Uhud could move from its place for the evil which you people have done to Uthman, then it would have the right to move from its place."

(14) CHAPTER. To stay (in the desert) with the Bedouin during the period of Al-Fitnah (trial and affliction)

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 92, Number 7087:

Narrated Salama bin Al-Akwa' that he visited Al-Hajjaj (bin Yusuf). Al-Hajjaj said, "0’ son of   Al-Akwa'! You have turned on your heels (i.e. deserted Islam) by staying (in the desert) with the Bedouin." Salama replied, "No, but Allah's Messenger (s) allowed me to stay with the Bedouin in the desert."

Narrated Yazid bin Abi 'Ubaid: When 'Uthman bin 'Affan was killed (martyred), Salama bin

Al-Akwa' went out to a place called Ar-Rabadha and married there and begot children, and he stayed there till a few nights before his death when he came to Al-Madina.

Differences amongst supporters of Usman & Ali

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 56, Number 3081:

Narrated Sad bin 'Ubaida:

Abu Abdur-Rahman who was one of the supporters of Uthman said to Abu Talha who was one of the supporters of Ali, "I perfectly know what encouraged your leader (i.e. 'Ali) to shed blood. I heard him saying: Once the Prophet (s) sent me and Az-Zubair saying, 'Proceed to such-and-such Ar-Roudah (place) where you will find a lady whom Hatib has given a letter. So when we arrived at Ar-Roudah, we requested the lady to hand over the letter to us. She said, 'Hatib has not given me any letter.' We said to her. 'Take out the letter or else we will strip off your clothes.' So she took it out of her braid. So the Prophet (s) sent for Hatib, (who came) and said, 'Don't hurry in judging me, for, by Allah, I have not become a disbeliever, and my love to Islam is increasing. (The reason for writing this letter was) that there is none of your companions but has relatives in Mecca who look after their families and property, while I have nobody there, so I wanted to do them some favor (so that they might look after my family and property).' The Prophet (s) believed him. 'Umar said, 'Allow me to chop off his (i.e. Hatib's) neck as he has done hypocrisy.' The Prophet (s) said, (to 'Umar), 'Who knows, perhaps Allah has looked at the warriors of Badar and said (to them); 'Do whatever you like, for I have forgiven you.' "Abdur-Rahman added, "So this is what encouraged him (i.e. Ali)."  

(7) Usman’s assassins outsiders
some from Kufa

(34) CHAFFER. The conversion of Sa'id bin Zaid to Islam.

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 63, Number 3862: [3867]

Narrated Qais:

I heard Said bin Zaid bin 'Amr bin Nufail saying in the mosque of Al-Kufa. "By Allah, I have seen myself tied and forced by 'Umar to leave Islam before 'Umar himself embraced Islam. And if the mountain of Uhud could move from its place for the evil which you people have done to 'Uthman, then it would have the right to move from its place."

COMPANIONS USMAN - SPECIAL

 USMAN SPECIAL

 

 (1) Usman’s siege & peaceful approach on 

question of leading Salah

(56) CHAPTER. Offering prayers behind a man who is a victim of Al-Fitan (trials and afflictions) or a heretic

Al-Hasan said, "You can offer prayers behind that Imam and the sin of heresy will be against him."

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 695:

Narrated 'Ubaid-Ullãh bin Adi bin Khiyar :

I went to 'Uthman bin 'Affãn while he was besieged, and said to him, "You are the chief of all Muslims in general and you see what has befallen you. We are led in the Salat (prayer) by a leader of Al-Fitan (trials and afflictions etc.) and we are afraid of being sinful in following him." 'Uthman said, "As-Salat (the prayers) is the best of all deeds so when the people do good deeds do the same with them and when they do bad deeds, avoid those bad deeds." Az-Zuhri said, "In our opinion one should not offer Salat behind an effeminate person unless there is no alternative."

(2) Tinge of complain in hearts of
companions of Prophet (s)

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 59, Number 3267: [7098 Volume 9]

Narrated Abu Wail:

Somebody said to Osama, "Will you go to so-and-so (i.e. 'Uthman) and talk to him (i.e. advise him regarding ruling the country)?" He said, "You see that I don't talk to him. Really I talk to (advise) him secretly without opening a gate (of affliction), for neither do I want to be the first to open it (i.e. rebellion), nor will I say to a man who is my ruler that he is the best of all the people after I have heard something from Allah s Apostle (s) ." They said what have you heard him saying? He said, "I have heard him saying, "A man will be brought on the Day of Resurrection and thrown in the (Hell) Fire, so that his intestines will come out, and he will go around like a donkey goes around a millstone. The people of (Hell) Fire will gather around him and say: O so-and-so! What is wrong with you? Didn't you use to order us to do good deeds and forbid us to do bad deeds? He will reply: Yes, I used to order you to do good deeds, but I did not do them myself, and I used to forbid you to do bad deeds, yet I used to do them myself." [See 7098, Volume 9]

(3) Usman asked for favors same as given to
Bani Hashim & Bani Muttalib 
Prophet (s) denied    

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 61, Number 3502-3603:

Narrated Jubair bin Mut'im:

'Uthman bin Affan went (to the Prophet) and said, "O Allah's Apostle! You gave property to Bani Al-Muttalib and did not give us, although we and they are of the same degree of relationship to you." The Prophet (s) said, "Only Bani Hashim and Bani Al Muttalib are one thing (as regards family status)."

Narrated Urwa bin Az-Zubair: 'Abdullah bin Az-Zubair went with some women of the tribe of Bani Zuhra to 'Aisha who used to treat them nicely because of their relation to Allah's Apostle.

 (4) Usman missed Battle of Badar wife seriously
sick allowed by Prophet (s)

(14) CHAPTER. If the Imam sends some messenger to carry out a certain duty, or orders one to stay at home (by virtue of which he does not join the battle), will he be given a share from the booty

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 57, Number 3130:

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

'Uthman did not join the Badar battle because he was married to one of the daughters of Allah's Apostle (s) and she was ill. So, the Prophet (s) said to him. "You will get a reward and a share (from the war booty) similar to the reward and the share of one who has taken part in the Badar battle."

Wife rights & look after – Preferred over Jihad

Bukhari Volume 3, Book 28, Number 1862:

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

The Prophet (s) said, "A woman should not travel except with a Dhu-Mahram (her husband or a man with whom that woman cannot marry at all according to the Islamic Jurisprudence), and no man may visit her except in the presence of a Dhu-Mahram." A man got up and said, "O Allah's Apostle! I intend to go to such and such an army and my wife wants to perform Hajj." The Prophet (s) said (to him), "Go along with her (to Hajj)." (3006)

(5) Usman Prophet’s son in law faced sever 
persecution migrated twice for
the cause of Islam

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 63, Number 3927:

Narrated 'Ubaidullah bin Ad bin Khiyair:

I went to Uthman. After reciting Tashah-hud, he said; "then after no doubt, Allah sent Muhammad (s) with the Truth, and I was amongst those who responded to the Call of Allah and His Prophet (s) and believed in the message of Muhammad (s), then took part in the two migrations. I became the son-in-law of Allah's Apostle (s) and gave the pledge of allegiance to him By Allah, I never disobeyed him, nor did I deceive him till Allah took him unto Him."

COMPANIONS - UMAR - VIRTUES

 UMAR - VIRTUES

(1) Umar having religious knowledge Special 
mention by Prophet (s)

(17) CHAPTER. (The seeing of) a shirt in a dream

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 91, Number 7008:

Narrated Abuu Sa'id Al-Khudri:

Allah's Messenger (s) said, "While I was sleeping, some people were displayed before me (in a dream). They were wearing shirts, some of which were merely covering their breasts and some a bit longer. Then there passed before me, 'Umar bin Al-Khattab wearing a shirt he was dragging it (on the ground behind him)." They (the people) asked, "What have you interpreted (about the dream), 0’ Allah's Messenger?" He said, "The religion."

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 3, Number 82: [7006 Volume 9]

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

Allah's Apostle (s) said, "While I was sleeping, I saw that a cup full of milk was brought to me and I drank my fill till I noticed (the milk) its wetness coming out of my nails. Then I gave the remaining milk to 'Umar Ibn Al-Khattab" The companions of the Prophet asked, "What have you interpreted (about this dream)?”O Allah's Apostle!" he replied, "(It is religious) knowledge."

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 62 THE VIRTUES 0F THE COMPANIONS, Number 3681:

Narrated Hamza's father:

Allah's Messenger (s) said, "While I was sleeping, I saw myself drinking (milk), and I was so contented that I noticed its (the milk) wetness coming out of my nails. Then I gave (the milk) to 'Umar." They (i.e., the    Companions of the Prophet) asked, "What have you interpreted (about the dream)?" He said, "It is (religious) knowledge”.

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 62 THE VIRTUES 0F THE COMPANIONS, Number 3691:

[7009 Volume 9]

Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri:

I heard Allah's Apostle (s) saying, "While I was sleeping, the people were presented to me (in a dream). They were wearing shirts, some of which were merely covering their (chests) and some were a bit longer. 'Umar was presented before me and his shirt was so long that he was dragging it." They asked, "How have you interpreted it, O Allah's Apostle?" He said, "Religion."

(2) Umar’s 3 wishes granted by Allah

revealed in Quran
through Divine Inspiration
him was affliction
his caliphate called good but Bida’a
seen in dream

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 8, Number 402:

Narrated 'Umar (bin Al-Khattab):

My Lord agreed with me in three things:

1. I said, "O Allah's Apostle (s), I wish we took the station of Abraham as our praying place (for some of our prayers). So came the Divine Inspiration: And take you (people) the station of Abraham as a place of prayer (for some of your prayers e.g. two Rakat of Tawaf of Ka'ba)". (2.125)

2. And as regards the (verse of) the veiling of the women, I said, 'O Allah's Apostle! I wish you ordered your wives to cover themselves from the men because good and bad ones talk to them.' So the verse of the veiling of the women was revealed. (24:31 & 33:59)

3. Once the wives of the Prophet (s) made a united front against the Prophet (s) and I said to them, 'It may be if he (the Prophet) divorced you, (all) that his Lord (Allah) will give him instead of you wives better than you.' So this verse (the same as I had said) was revealed." (66.5).

Bukhari Volume 8, Book 79, Number 6240:  

Narrated 'Aisha:

(The wife of the Prophet) 'Umar bin Al-Khattab used to say to Allah's Apostle "Let your wives be veiled" But he did not do so. The wives of the Prophet (s) used to go out to answer the call of nature at night only at Al-Manasi.' Once Sauda, the daughter of Zama went out and she was a tall woman. 'Umar bin Al-Khattab saw her while he was in a gathering, and said, "I have recognized you, O Sauda!" He ('Umar) said so as he was anxious for some Divine orders regarding the veil (the veiling of women.) So Allah revealed the Verse of veiling. (Al-Hijab; complete body cover excluding the eyes). (See Hadith No. 146, Vol. 1)

Bukhari Volume 6, Book 65, Number 4483:

Narrated Anas:

Umar said, "I agreed with Allah in three things," or said, "My Lord agreed with me in three things. I said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Would that you took the station of Abraham as a place of prayer.' I also said, 'O Allah's Apostle! Good and bad persons visit you! Would that you ordered the Mothers of the believers to cover themselves with veils.' So the Divine Verses of Al-Hijab (i.e. veiling of the women) were revealed. I came to know that the Prophet (s) had blamed some of his wives so I entered upon them and said, 'You should either stop (troubling the Prophet) or else Allah will give His Apostle better wives than you.' When I came to one of his wives, she said to me, 'O 'Umar! Does Allah's Apostle (s) have not what he could advise his wives with that you try to advise them?' “Thereupon Allah revealed:--

"It may be, if he divorced you (all) his Lord will give him instead of you, wives better than you Muslims (who submit to Allah).." (66.5) 

Note: When Abdullah Bin Ubai died Umar was critical about merciful behavior on the part of the Prophet (s) wanting to offer funeral prayers even for chief of hypocrite, latter Allah forbade this practice.  (Bukhari Volume 2, Book 23, Number 1269) "And never (O Muhammad) pray (funeral prayer) for any of them (i.e. hypocrites) that dies." (9. 84) 

(3) Umar Muhadassoon a person reaching
truth through Divine Inspiration

Note: Read in conjunction with Ahadis noted above for better understanding

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 60, Number 3469:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

The Prophet (s) said, "Amongst the people preceding you there used to be 'Muhaddathun' (i.e. persons who can guess things that come true later on, as if those persons have been inspired by a divine power), and if there are any such persons amongst my followers, it is 'Umar bin Al-Khattab."

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 62, Number 3689:

Narrated Abu Hurairah:

 

Allah's Messenger said "Among the nations (who lived) before you there were Muhaddathun people who were inspired, though they were not Prophets). And if there is any of such a person amongst my followers, it is 'Umar." Narrated Abu Hurairah The Prophet (s) said, "Among the nation (who lived) before you from Bani Israel, there were men who used to be inspired with guidance, though they were not prophets, and if there is any of such persons amongst my followers, it is 'Umar."

(4) Umar last door to Peaceful era after
him was affliction

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 9, Number 525:

Narrated Shaqiq: 

That he had heard Hudhaifa saying, "Once I was sitting with 'Umar and he said, 'Who amongst you remembers the statement of Allah's Apostle (s) about the afflictions?' I said, 'I know it as the Prophet (s) had said it.' 'Umar said, 'No doubt you are bold.' I said, 'The afflictions caused for a man by his wife, money, children and neighbor are expiated by his prayers, fasting, charity and by enjoining (what is good) and forbidding (what is evil).' 'Umar said, 'I did not mean that but I asked about that affliction which will spread like the waves of the sea.' I (Hudhaifa) said, 'O leader of the faithful believers! You need not be afraid of it as there is a closed door between you and it.' 'Umar asked, Will the door be broken or opened?' I replied, 'It will be broken.' 'Umar said, 'then it will never be closed again.' I was asked whether 'Umar knew that door. I replied that he knew it as one knows that there will be night before the tomorrow morning. I narrated a Hadith that was free from any misstatement" The sub-narrator added that they deputed Masruq to ask Hudhaifa (about the door). Hudhaifa said, "The door was 'Umar himself."

Note: breaking of door means martyrdom of Umar.

Bukhari Volume 2, Book 24, Number 1435:

Narrated Abu Wail:

Hudhaifa said; "'Umar said, 'who amongst you remembers the statement of Allah's Apostle (s) about afflictions'?' I said, 'I know it as the Prophet (s) had said it.' 'Umar said, 'No doubt, you are bold. How did he say it?' I said, 'A man's afflictions (wrong deeds) concerning his wife, children and neighbors are expiated by (his) prayers, charity, and enjoining good.' (The sub-narrator Sulaiman added that he said, 'The prayer, charity, enjoining good and forbidding evil.') 'Umar said, 'I did not mean that, but I ask about that affliction which will spread like the waves of the sea.' I said, 'O chief of the believers! You need not be afraid of it as there is a closed door between you and it.' He asked, 'Will the door be broken or opened?' I replied, 'No, it will be broken.' He said, 'Then, if it is broken, it will never be closed again?' I replied, 'Yes.' “Then we were afraid to ask what that door was, so we asked Masruq to inquire, and he asked Hudhaifa regarding it. Hudhaifa said, "The door was 'Umar. "We further asked Hudhaifa whether 'Umar knew what that door meant. Hudhaifa replied in the affirmative and added, "He knew it as one knows that there will be a night before the tomorrow morning."

Bukhari Volume 3, Book 30, Number 1895:

Narrated Abu Wail from Hudhaifa:

Umar asked the people, "Who remembers the narration of the Prophet (s) about the affliction?" Hudhaifa said, "I heard the Prophet saying, 'The affliction of a person in his property, family and neighbors is expiated by his prayers, fasting, and giving in charity." 'Umar said, "I do not ask about that, but I ask about those afflictions which will spread like the waves of the sea." Hudhaifa replied, "There is a closed gate in front of those afflictions." 'Umar asked, "Will that gate be opened or broken?" He replied, "It will be broken." 'Umar said, "Then the gate will not be closed again till the Day of Resurrection." We said to Masruq, "Would you ask Hudhaifa whether 'Umar knew what that gate symbolized?" He asked him and he replied "He ('Umar) knew it as one knows that there will be night before tomorrow, morning.

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 61, Number 3586:

Narrated Hudhaifa:

Once 'Umar bin Al-Khattab said, said, "Who amongst you remembers the statement of Allah's Apostle (s) regarding the afflictions?" Hudhaifa replied, "I remember what he said exactly." 'Umar said. "Tell (us), you are really a daring man!'' Hudhaifa said, "Allah's Apostle (s) said, 'A man's afflictions (i.e. wrong deeds) concerning his relation to his family, his property and his neighbors are expiated by his prayers, giving in charity and enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil.' “‘Umar said, "I don't mean these afflictions but the afflictions that will be heaving up and down like waves of the sea." Hudhaifa replied, "O chief of the believers! You need not fear those (afflictions) as there is a closed door between you and them." 'Umar asked, "Will that door be opened or broken?" Hudhaifa replied, "No, it will be broken." 'Umar said, "Then it is very likely that the door will not be closed again." Later on the people asked Hudhaifa, "Did 'Umar know what that door meant?" He said. "Yes, 'Umar knew it as everyone knows that there will be night before the tomorrow morning. I narrated to 'Umar an authentic narration not lies." We dared not ask Hudhaifa; therefore we requested Masruq who asked him, "What does the door stand for?" He said, "Umar."

(5) Tarawih formally started by Umar during
his caliphate called good but Bid'a

Bukhari Volume 3, Book 32, Number 2009:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

Allah's Apostle (s) said, "Whoever prayed at night the whole month of Ramadan out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven." Ibn Shihab (a sub-narrator) said, "Allah's Apostle (s) died and the people continued observing that (i.e. Nawafil offered individually, not in congregation), and it remained as it was during the Caliphate of Abu Bakr and in the early days of 'Umar's Caliphate."

Bukhari Volume 3, Book 32, Number 2010:

Narrated Ibn Shihab:

'Abdur Rahman bin 'Abdul Qari said, "I went out in the company of 'Umar bin Al-Khattab one night in Ramadan to the mosque and found the people praying in different groups, a man praying alone or a man praying with a little group behind him. So, 'Umar said, 'in my opinion I would better collect these (people) under the leadership of one Qari (Reciter) (i.e., let them pray in congregation!)'. So, he made up his mind to congregate them behind Ubai bin Ka'b. Then on another night I went again in his company and the people were praying behind their reciter. On that, 'Umar remarked, 'what an excellent Bid'a (i.e. innovation in religion) this is; but the prayer which they do not perform, but sleep at its time is better than the one they are offering.' He meant the prayer in the last part of the night. (In those days) people used to pray in the early part of the night."

(80) CHAPTER. If there is a wall or a Sutra between the Imam and followers;

Al-Hasan said, "There is no harm in offering Salat (prayer) if there is a river between you and the imam." Abu Mijlaz said, "One can follow the Imam even if there is a road or a wall between the Imam and followers provided the Takbir (Allahu Akbar) is audible."

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 729:

Narrated 'Aisha:

Allah's Apostle (s) used to pray in his room at night. As the wall of the room was LOW, the people saw him and some of them stood up to follow him in the prayer. In the morning they spread the news. The following night the Prophet (s) stood for the prayer and the people followed him. This went on for two or three nights. Thereupon Allah's Apostle (s) did not stand for the prayer the following night, and did not come out. In the morning, the people asked him about it. He replied that he was afraid that the night prayer might become compulsory.

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 731:  

Narrated Zaid bin Thabit:

Allah's Apostle (s) made a small room in the month of Ramadan (Sa'id said, "I think that Zaid bin Thabit said that it was made of a mat") and he prayed there for a few nights, and so some of his companions prayed behind him. When he came to know about it, he kept on sitting. In the morning, he went out to them and said, "I have seen and understood what you did. You should pray in your houses, for the best prayer of a person is that which he prays in his house except the compulsory prayers."

Bukhari Volume 2, Book 19, Number 1129:

Narrated 'Aisha, the mother of the faithful believers:

One night Allah's Apostle (s) offered the prayer in the Mosque and the people followed him. The next night he also offered the prayer and too many people gathered. On the third and the fourth nights more people gathered, but Allah's Apostle (s) did not come out to them. In the morning he said, "I saw what you were doing and nothing but the fear that it (i.e. the prayer) might be enjoined on you, stopped me from coming to you." And that happened in the month of Ramadan.

Little different version of Hadis 1129:

Narrated Aisha:

Once in the middle of the night Allah's Apostle (s) went out and prayed in the mosque and some men prayed with him. The next morning the people spoke about it and so more people gathered and prayed with him (in the second night). They circulated the news in the morning, and so, on the third night the number of people increased greatly. Allah's Apostle (s) came out and they prayed behind him. On the fourth night the mosque was overwhelmed by the people till it could not accommodate them. Allah's Apostle (s) came out only for the Fajar prayer and when he finished the prayer, he faced the people and recited "Tashah-hud" (I testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is His Apostle), and then said, "Amma ba'dau. Verily your presence (in the mosque at night) was not hidden from me, but I was afraid that this prayer (Prayer of Tahajjud) might be made compulsory and you might not be able to carry it out."

Bukhari Volume 8, Book 78, Number 6113:

Narrated Zaid bin Thabit:

Allah's Apostle (s) made a small room (with a palm leaf mat). Allah's Apostle (s) came out (of his house) and prayed in it. Some men came and joined him in his prayer. Then again the next night they came for the prayer, but Allah's Apostle (s) delayed and did not come out to them. So they raised their voices and knocked the door with small stones (to draw his attention). He came out to them in a state of anger, saying, "You are still insisting (on your deed, i.e. Tarawih prayer in the mosque) that I thought that this prayer (Tarawih) might become obligatory on you. So you people, offer this prayer at your homes, for the best prayer of a person is the one which he offers at home, except the compulsory (congregational) prayer."

(6) Umar about prayers in Churches

(54) CHAPTER. To offer As-Salat (the prayer) in a church or in a temple etc.

'Umar said, "We do not enter your churches because of the statues and pictures." Ibn 'Abbas used to offer Salat (prayers) in the church provided there were no statues in it.

Volume 1, Book 8, Number 434:

Narrated 'Aishah:

Umm Salama told Allah's Messenger (s) it about a church which she had seen in Ethiopia and which was called Mariya. She told him about the pictures which she had seen in it. Allah's Messenger (s) said, "If any righteous pious man dies amongst them, they would build a place of worship at his grave and make these pictures in it; they are the worst creatures with Allah."

 (7) Umar having a religious trend
before Islam

Bukhari Volume 8, Book 83, Number 6697:

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

'Umar said "O Allah's Apostle (s)! I vowed to perform Itikaf for one night in Al-Masjid-al-Haram, during the Pre-Islamic Period of ignorance (before embracing Islam). "The Prophet (s) said, "Fulfill your vow

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 57, Number 3144: [4320 Volume 5]

Narrated Nafi:

'Umar bin Al-Khattab said, "O Allah's Apostle (s)! I vowed to observe Itikaf for one day during the Pre-Islamic period." The Prophet (s) ordered him to fulfill his vow. 'Umar gained two lady captives from the war prisoners of Hunain and he left them in some of the houses at Mecca. When Allah's Apostle (s) freed the captives of Hunain without ransom, they came out walking in the streets. 'Umar said (to his son), "O Abdullah! See what the matter is." 'Abdullah replied, "Allah's Apostle (s) has freed the captives without ransom." He said (to him), "Go and set free those two slave girls." (Nafi added) Allah's Apostle (s) did not perform the 'Umra from Al-Jarana, and if he had performed the 'Umra, it would not have been hidden from 'Abdullah.

(8) Umar’s home in Paradise Prophet (s)
saw in dream

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 59, Number 3242:

Narrated Abu Huraira:

While we were in the company of the Prophet (s), he said, "while I was asleep, I saw myself in Paradise and there I beheld a woman making ablution beside a palace, I asked, to whom this palace belongs? ’They said, To 'Umar bin Al-Khattab.' Then I remembered 'Umar's Ghaira (concerning women), and so I quickly went away from that palace." (When 'Umar heard this from the Prophet), he wept and said, "Do you think it is likely that I feel Ghaira because of you, O Allah's Apostle?"

(9) Satan leaves Umar’s path & runs away

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 59, Number 3294: [6085 Volume 8]

Narrated Sad bin Abi Waqqas:

Once Umar asked the leave to see Allah's Apostle in whose company there were some Quraishi women [Ummul-Momineen, wives of the Prophet (s)] who were talking to him and asking him for more financial support raising their voices. When 'Umar asked permission to enter the women got up (quickly) hurrying to screen them. When Allah's Apostle (s) admitted 'Umar, Allah's Apostle (s) was smiling, 'Umar asked, "O Allah's Apostle! May Allah keep you happy always?" Allah's Apostle (s) said, "I am astonished at these women who were with me. As soon as they heard your voice, they hastened to screen themselves." 'Umar said, "O Allah's Apostle! You have more right to be feared by them." Then he addressed (those women) saying, "O enemies of your own souls! Do you fear me and not Allah's Apostle?" They replied. "Yes, for you are fearful and fierce man as compared with Allah's Apostle." On that Allah's Apostle (s) said (to 'Umar), "By Him in Whose Hands my life is, whenever Satan sees you taking a path, he follows a path other than yours." 

COMPANIONS - UMAR SPECIAL - II

 Umar Special – II

(1) Umar deciding in light of
Quran and Sunnah

Blood money for beating pregnant women losing her baby.

Volume 9, Book 96-HOLDING FAST TO THE QUR'AN AND THE SUNNAH, Number 7317:

Narrated Al-Mugira bin Shu'ba;

'Umar bin Al-Khattab asked (the people) about the “Imlas” of a woman, (i.e. a woman who has an abortion because of having been beaten on her abdomen), saying, "Who among you has heard anything about it from the Prophet (s)?" I said, "I did." He said, "What is that?" I said, "I heard the Prophet (s) saying, 'Its Diya (blood-money) is either a male or a female slave'." 'Umar said, "Do not leave till you present witness in support of your statement. "

Bukhari Volume 2, Book 25, Number 1724:

Narrated Abu Musa:

I came upon Allah's Apostle when he was at Al-Batha. He asked me, "Have you intended to perform the Hajj?" I replied in the affirmative. He asked, "For what have you assumed lhram?" I replied," I have assumed Ihram with the same intention as that of the Prophet (s)." The Prophet (s) said, "You have done well! Go and perform Tawaf round the Ka'ba and between Safa and Marwa." Then I went to one of the women of Bani Qais and she took out lice from my head. Later, I assumed the Ihram for Hajj. So, I used to give this verdict to the people till the caliphate of 'Umar. When I told him about it, he said, "If we take (follow) the Holy Book, then it orders us to complete Hajj and 'Umra (Hajj-at-Tamattu') and if we follow the tradition of Allah's Apostle (s) then Allah's Apostle (s) did not finish his lhram till the Hadi had reached its destination (had been slaughtered). (i.e., Hajj-al-Qiran). (See Hadith No. 630)

Bukhari Volume 3, Book 26, Number 1795:

Narrated Abu Musa Al-Ashari:

I came to the Prophet (s) at Al-Batha' while his camel was kneeling down and he asked me, "Have you intended to perform the Hajj?" I replied in the affirmative. He asked me, 'With what intention have you assumed Ihram?" I replied, "I have assumed Ihram with the same intention as that of the Prophet (s). He said, "You have done well. Perform the Tawaf of the Ka'ba and (the Sai) between As-Safa and Al-Marwa and then finish the Ihram." So, I performed the Tawaf around the Ka'ba and the Sai) between As-Safa and Al-Marwa and then went to a woman of the tribe of Qais who cleaned my head from lice. Later I assumed the Ihram for Hajj. I used to give the verdict of doing the same till the caliphate of 'Umar who said, "If you follow the Holy Book then it orders you to remain in the state of Ihram till you finish from Hajj, if you follow the Prophet (s) then he did not finish his Ihram till the Hadi (sacrifice) had reached its place of slaughtering (Hajj-al-Qiran)."

(2) Umar’s advisors were religious scholars
“Qurra” knowing Qur'an by heart

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 96, Number 7286:

Narrated 'Abdullah bin 'Abbas:

Uyaina bin Hisn bin Hudhaifa bin Badar came and stayed (at Medina) with his nephew Al-Hurr bin Qais bin Hisn who has one of those whom 'Umar used to keep near him, as the Qurra' (learned men knowing Quran by heart) were the people of Umar's meetings and his advisors whether they were old or young. 'Uyaina said to his nephew, "O my nephew! Have you an approach to this chief so as to get for me the permission to see him?" His nephew said, "I will get the permission for you to see him." (Ibn 'Abbas added) So he took the permission for 'Uyaina, and when the latter entered, he said, "O the son of Al-Khattab! By Allah, you neither give us sufficient provision nor judge among us with justice." On that 'Umar became so furious that he intended to harm him. Al-Hurr, said, "O’ Chief of the Believers!" Allah said to His Apostle

'Hold to forgiveness, command what is good (right), but turn away from the ignorant. (i.e., do not punish them).' (7:199) and this person is among the foolish." By Allah, 'Umar did not overlook that Ayah when Al-Hurr recited it before him, and 'Umar said to observe (the orders of) Allah's Book strictly." (See Hadith No. 4642, Vol. 6)

(3) “Azan” Umar suggested the call for
prayers by a man

Bukhari Volume 1, Book 10, Number 604: [3457]

Narrated Ibn 'Umar:

When the Muslims arrived at Medina, they used to assemble for the prayer, and used to guess the time for it. During those days, the practice of Adhan for the prayers had not been introduced yet. Once they discussed this problem regarding the call for prayer. Some people suggested the use of a bell like the Christians, others proposed a trumpet like the horn used by the Jews, but 'Umar was the first to suggest that a man should call (the people) for the prayer; so Allah's Apostle (s) ordered Bilal to get up and pronounce the Adhan for prayers.

(4) Love for Ansar

(5) CHAPTER. "And (it is also for) those who, before them, had homes (in Al-Madina) and had adopted the Faith... (59:9)

Bukhari Volume 6, Book 65, Number 4888:

Narrated 'Umar:

I recommend that my successor should take care of and secure the rights of the early emigrants; and I also advise my successor to be kind to the Ansar, who had homes (in Medina) and had adopted the Faith, before the Prophet (s) migrated to them, and to accept the good from their good ones and excuse their wrong doers.

 (5) Umar married to Ali’s daughter

Bukhari Volume 4, Book 56, Number 2881: [Volume 5 No 4071]

Narrated Tha'laba bin Abi Malik:

'Umar bin Al-Khattab distributed some garments amongst the women of Medina. One good garment remained, and one of those present with him said, "O chief of the believers! Give this garment to your wife, the (grand) daughter of Allah's Apostle (s)." They meant Um Kulthum, the daughter of 'Ali. 'Umar said, Um Salit has more right (to have it)." Um Salit was amongst those Ansari women who had given the pledge of allegiance to Allah's Apostle.' 'Umar said, "She (i.e. Um Salit) used to carry the water skins for us on the day of Uhud."

 (6) Umar requested Aisha’s permission allowed to
be buried with Prophet (s) & Abu Bakar

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 96, Number 7328:

Narrated Hisham's father:

'Umar sent a message to 'Aisha, saying, "Will you allow me to be buried with my two companions (the Prophet and Abu Bakr)?" She said, "Yes, by Allah." though it was her habit that if a man from among the companions (of the Prophet) sent her a message asking her to allow him to be buried there, she would say, "No, by Allah, I will never give permission to anyone to be buried with them."

(7) Surah Tahreem details given by Umar

(31) CHAPTER. The Prophet; used to be contented with whatever clothes or mats were available.

Bukhari Volume 7, Book 77, Number 5843:

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas:

For one year I wanted to ask 'Umar about the two women who helped each other against the Prophet (s) but I was afraid of him. One day he dismounted his riding animal and went among the trees of Arak to answer the call of nature, and when he returned, I asked him and he said, "(They were) 'Aisha and Hafsa." Then he added, "We never used to give significance to ladies in the days of the Pre-Islamic period of ignorance, but when Islam came and Allah mentioned their rights, we used to give them their rights but did not allow them to interfere in our affairs. Once there was some dispute between me and my wife and she answered me back in a loud voice. I said to her, 'Strange! You can retort in this way?' She said, 'Yes. Do you say this to me while your daughter troubles Allah's Apostle?' So I went to Hafsa and said to her, 'I warn you not to disobey Allah and His Apostle.' I first went to Hafsa and then to Um Salama and told her the same. She said to me, 'O 'Umar! It surprises me that you interfere in our affairs so much that you would poke your nose even into the affairs of Allah's Apostle (s) and his wives.' So she rejected my advice. There was an Ansari man; whenever he was absent from Allah's Apostle (s) and I was present there, I used to convey to him what had happened (on that day), and when I was absent and he was present there, he used to convey to me what had happened as regards news from Allah's Apostle . During that time all the rulers of the nearby lands had surrendered to Allah's Apostle (s) except the king of Ghassan in Sham, and we were afraid that he might attack us. All of a sudden the Ansari came and said, 'A great event has happened!' I asked him, 'What is it? Has the Ghassani (king) come?' He said, 'Greater than that! Allah's Apostle (s) has divorced his wives! I went to them and found all of them weeping in their dwellings, and the Prophet (s) had ascended to an upper room of his. At the door of the room there was a slave to whom I went and said, "Ask the permission for me to enter." He admitted me and I entered to see the Prophet (s) lying on a mat that had left its imprint on his side. Under his head there was a leather pillow stuffed with palm fires. Behold! There were some hides hanging there and some grass for tanning. Then I mentioned what I had said to Hafsa and Um Salama and what reply Um Salama had given me. Allah's Apostle (s) smiled and stayed there for twenty nine days and then came down." (See Hadith No. 2468, Volume 3 for details)  

(8) Thinking of something during As-Salat
Umar organizing troops

(18) CHAPTER. Thinking of something during As-Salat (the prayer);

'Umar said, "I think of organizing my troops while I am in Salat (prayer)."

Bukhari Volume 2, Book 21, Number 1221:

Narrated 'Uqba bin Al-Harith:

I offered the 'Asr prayer with the Prophet (s) and after finishing the prayer with Taslim he got up quickly and went to some of his wives and then came out. He noticed the signs of astonishment on the faces of the people caused by his speed. He then said, "I remembered while I was in my prayer that a piece of gold was lying in my house and I disliked that it should remain with us throughout the night, and so I have ordered it to be distributed."

(9) Decline in relations with Ali after
death of Prophet (s)

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 62, Number Page 47:

(9) CHAFFER. The merits of 'All bin Abi Talib Al-Qurashi A1-Hashimi, Abul-Hasan;

The Prophet (s) said to 'Ali, "You are from me and I am from you." 'Umar said (about 'Ali), "Before Allah's Messenger died, he had been pleased with him."

You are from me I am from you – Background adoption of Hamza’s daughter

Ali you are from me – Background adoption of Hamza’s daughter

(44) CHAPTER. The 'Umra Al-Qada' (i.e. an 'Umra performed in lieu of an abandoned or missed or being prevented 'Umra.)

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 64, Number 4251:

Narrated Al-Bara:

When the Prophet (s) went out for the 'Umra in the month of Dhal-Qa'da, the people of Mecca did not allow him to enter Mecca till he agreed to conclude a peace treaty with them by virtue of which he would stay in Mecca for three days only (in the following year). When the agreement was being written, the Muslims wrote: "This is the peace treaty, which Muhammad, Apostle of Allah has concluded."

The infidels said (to the Prophet), "We do not agree with you on this, for if we knew that you are Apostle of Allah we would not have prevented you for anything (i.e. entering Mecca, etc.), but you are Muhammad (s), the son of 'Abdullah." Then he said to 'Ali, "Erase (the name of) 'Apostle of Allah'." 'Ali said, "No, by Allah, I will never erase you (i.e. your name)." Then Allah's Apostle (s) took the writing sheet...and he did not know a better writing and he wrote or got it the following written! "This is the peace treaty which Muhammad, the son of 'Abdullah, has concluded: "Muhammad should not bring arms into Mecca except sheathed swords, and should not take with him any person of the people of Mecca even if such a person wanted to follow him, and if any of his companions wants to stay in Mecca, he should not forbid him."

(In the next year) when the Prophet (s) entered Mecca and the allowed period of stay elapsed, the infidels came to Ali and said "Tell your companion (Muhammad) to go out, as the allowed period of his stay has finished." So the Prophet (s) departed (from Mecca) and the daughter of Hamza followed him shouting "O Uncle, O Uncle!" Ali took her by the hand and said to Fatima, "Take the daughter of your uncle." So she made her ride (on her horse). (When they reached Medina) 'Ali, Zaid and Jafar quarreled about her. 'Ali said, "I took her for she is the daughter of my uncle." Jafar said, "She is the daughter of my uncle and her aunt is my wife." Zaid said, "She is the daughter of my brother." On that, the Prophet gave her to her aunt and said, "The aunt is of the same status as the mother." He then said to 'Ali, "You are from me, and I am from you," and said to Ja'far, "You resemble me in appearance and character," and said to Zaid, "You are our brother and our freed slave." 'Ali said to the Prophet (s) 'Won't you marry the daughter of Hamza?" The Prophet (s) said, "She is the daughter of my foster brother."

Bukhari Volume 3, Book 53, Number 2699:

Narrated Al-Bara:

When the Prophet (s) intended to perform 'Umra in the month of Dhul-Qada, the people of Mecca did not let him enter Mecca till he settled the matter with them by promising to stay in it for three days only. When the document of treaty was written, the following was mentioned: 'these are the terms on which Muhammad, Allah's Apostle agreed (to make peace).' They said, "We will not agree to this, for if we believed that you are Allah's Apostle we would not prevent you, but you are Muhammad bin 'Abdullah." The Prophet (s) said, "I am Allah's Apostle and also Muhammad bin 'Abdullah." Then he said to 'Ali, "Rub off (the words) 'Allah's Apostle' ", but 'Ali said, "No, by Allah, I will never rub off your name." So, Allah's Apostle (s) took the document and wrote, 'This is what Muhammad bin 'Abdullah has agreed upon: No arms will be brought into Mecca except in their cases, and nobody from the people of Mecca will be allowed to go with him (i.e. the Prophet) even if he wished to follow him and he (the Prophet) will not prevent any of his companions from staying in Mecca if the latter wants to stay.' When the Prophet (s)   entered Mecca and the time limit passed, the Meccans went to 'Ali and said, "Tell your Friend (i.e. the Prophet) to go out, as the period (agreed to) has passed." So, the Prophet (s) went out of Mecca. The daughter of Hamza ran after them (i.e. the Prophet and his companions), calling, "O Uncle! O Uncle!" 'Ali received her and led her by the hand and said to Fatima, "Take your uncle's daughter." Zaid and Jaffar quarreled about her. 'Ali said, "I have more right to her as she is my uncle's daughter." Jaffar said, "She is my uncle's daughter, and her aunt is my wife." Zaid said, "She is my brother's daughter." The Prophet (s) judged that she should be given to her aunt, and said that the aunt was like the mother. He then said to 'Ali, "You are from me and I am from you", and said to Jaffar, "You resemble me both in character and appearance", and said to Zaid, "You are our brother (in faith) and our freed slave."

Translator’s Note: The Prophet (s) had established the bond of brotherhood between Zaid, his freed slave, and Hamza, the Prophet's uncle. This is why Zaid said, "She is my brother's daughter." The Prophet in addressing the three persons claiming the right of taking Hamza's daughter is consoling them by relating them to himself, so that they would not be dissatisfied with his judgment.

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 62, Page Number 47:

(9) CHAFFER. The merits of 'All bin Abi Talib Al-Qurashi A1-Hãshimi, Abul-Hasan

The Prophet (s) said to 'All, "You are from me and I am from you." 'Umar said (about 'Ali), "Before Allah’s Messenger died, he had been pleased with him."

Bukhari Volume 5, Book 64, Page Number 408:

(75) CHAPTER. The arrival of AI-Ash'ariyun and the people of Yemen;

Abu Musa said, "The Prophet (a) said, 'They are from me and I am from them'."

Note: Shows it was an expression in vogue or Prophet’s way of showing special compassion.

(10) Umar strongly wanting Abu Bakar to be
the caliph after death of Prophet (s)

Bukhari Volume 9, Book 93, Number 7219:

Narrated Anas bin Malik:

That he heard 'Umar's second speech he delivered when he sat on the pulpit on the day following the death of the Prophet (s)'Umar recited the Tashahhud (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah, and Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.) while Abu Bakr was silent. 'Umar said, "I wish that Allah's Apostle (s) had outlived all of us, i.e., had been the last (to die). But if Muhammad (s) is dead, Allah nevertheless has kept the light (Quran) amongst you from which you can receive the same guidance as Allah guided Muhammad with that. And Abu Bakr is the companion of Allah's Apostle (s). He is the second of the two in the cave. He is the most entitled person among the Muslims to manage your affairs. Therefore get up and swear allegiance to him." Some people had already taken the oath of allegiance to him in the shed of Bani Sa'ida but the oath of allegiance taken by the public was taken at the pulpit. I heard 'Umar saying to Abu Bakr on that day. "Please ascend the pulpit," and kept on urging him till he ascended the pulpit whereupon, all the people swore allegiance to him.