Day 4
Part 11 of

The Plague of OmWaas

- Many of the alumni shahaba died in this plague. Ex: Abu Ubaydah, Mu’adh ibn Jabal, Yazid ibn Abu Sufyan.
- He was with Abu Ubaydah going towards Shaam when he heard about it and turned back. Abu Ubaydah then said “Are you running away from the destiny of Allah (swt)” Umar (RA) “ only if someone less knowledgeable than you said that” meaning the path you take is the one destined by Allah.
- A story: A thief was being punished. He said it was destiny for me to steal and he said back to him and it is destiny that I punish you.
- If you hear about a plague don’t go towards it. If you’re in it, don’t leave.
- Abu Ubaydah was the Ameer at Shaam where the plague was. Umar wanted him to go to higher grounds. The cause of the plague was due to the bodies not being buried properly in the battles.

Murder of Umar (RA)

- His Khilafa was 10 years.
- He would make dua to die shaheed in Madinah. His dua was said so much that even this children knew it.
- Abu Lu’lu alMajoosee came from a battle as a prisoner and killed Umar.,
- He was a fireworshipper. A blacksmith brought to Madinah. Hermoz and Jufaynah plotted together to murder Umar.

- Day of the murder: Umar would lead the salaah (prayer). He would walk the lines making sure they were straight and if someone was out of line he would hit them. The salaah would be in darkness. He always read long surahs to give people a cance to join and line up the people.

- Abu Lu’lu stabbed Umar and twisted the dagger around. He then had to kill his way out of the congregation. Between 6-12 companions were killed. One of the companions threw a shawl over him like net, trapping him. He ended up killing himself with the dagger.
- Even in the intensity they didn’t forgt to complete their salaah.
- Umar’s wound was so deep that if he were to drink anything it would seep right out. He was told he was going to die.
- When someone is on their deathbed you should remind them of their good deeds to give them hope so they die in a state of hope and sincerity.
- Umar chose 6 companions: Talha, Az-Zubayr, Uthman, Ali, Saad Abi Waqas, AbdurRahman ibn Owf were all promised Paradise. One of them was also to be the next Khalifa after his death. His son Abdallah ibn Umar would decide if no one could get to a conclusion.
- He asked to be buried beside Prophet Muhammad (saw) and AbuBakr. Ayesha (RA) was hoping to keep it for herself but today I prefer Umar over myself.
- He was killed a martyr at 63 years old.

The Legacy: Marketplace

- Umar used his business sense to run the empire.
- He wouldn’t let people who didn’t know answers to fiqh questions to do their business because due to their ignorance they may do haram. Ex: Riba (Interest)
-If they sold haram products, he would burn down their business.
- Kept the alumni sahaba in Madinah and didn’t let those from outside Madinah to come and live here.

1) He didn’t want their honor to be trampled on.
2) He needed them for shura (consultation)
3) Survey people on how he was doing etc.

-jizy’a tax (paid by non-muslims) would fluctuate according to the families situation, some were forgiven.

QUIZ YOURSELF

1) Give 2 examples in which Umar’s Ijtihaad was confirmed by revelation.
2) Umat’s Khalifah was full of energy and compassion for the flock. Give 2 examples.
3) Which tribe was incharge of fighting the elephants in the battle of Al-Qadissiyah? And how was the tribal system used to encourage fighters?