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Riyad as-Salihin 357 (Book) #38742
The Power of Quranic Reminders

SUMMARY: This hadith is about how Umar ibn Al-Khattab was reminded of the teachings of the Quran when he was about to punish someone for speaking harshly to him.

Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: 'Uyainah bin Hisn came to Al-Madinah and stayed with his nephew Al-Hurr bin Qais who was among those who were close to 'Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) and had access to his council. The scholarly persons, whether they were old or young, had the privilege of joining his council and he used to consult them'.Uyainah said to Al-Hurr: "My dear nephew, you have an access to the Leader of the Believers. Will you obtain permission for me to sit with him?" Al-Hurr asked 'Umar and he accorded permission. When 'Uyainah came into the presence of 'Umar, he addressed him thus: "O son of Al-Khattab, you neither bestow much on us nor deal with us justly"'.Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) got angry and was about to beat him when Al-Hurr said: "O Leader of the Believers, Allah has said to his Prophet : 'Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (ie, don't punish them), ie, 'Uyainah (7:199). This is one of the ignorant ones". By Allah! When al-Hurr recited this, 'Umar became quite motionless in his seat. He always adhered strictly to the Book of Allah. Al-Bukhari
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال‏:‏ قدم عيينة بن حصن، فنزل على ابن أخيه الحر بن قيس، وكان من النفر الذين يدنيهم عمر رضي الله عنه ، وكان القراء أصحاب مجلس عمر ومشاورته، كهولاً كانوا أو شبانًا ، فقال عيينة لابن أخيه‏:‏ يا ابن أخي لك وجه عند هذا الأمير، فاستأذن لي عليه، فاستأذن له، فأذن له عمر رضي الله عنه ، فلما دخل‏:‏ قال هي يا ابن الخطاب‏:‏ فوالله ما تعطينا الجزل، ولا تحكم فينا بالعدل، فغضب عمر رضي الله عنه حتى هم أن يوقع به، فقال له الحر‏:‏ يا أمير المؤمنين إن الله تعالى قال لنبيه ‏{‏خذ العفو وأمر بالعرف وأعرض عن الجاهلين‏}‏ وإن هذا من الجاهلين‏.‏ والله ما جاوزها عمر حين تلاها عليه، وكان وقافًا عند كتاب الله تعالى‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏

QUICK LESSONS:
Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the power of Quranic reminders. It tells us that even if we are faced with difficult situations, we should always remember what Allah has taught us in the Quran and act accordingly. In this case, Umar ibn Al-Khattab was reminded by his nephew Al-Hurr bin Qais to show forgiveness and turn away from foolishness as mentioned in Surah al A'raf 7:199 . Umar ibn Al Khattab respected this reminder so much that he immediately stopped himself from punishing 'Uyainah bin Hisn for speaking harshly to him. This hadith teaches us that no matter how angry or frustrated we may be, it is important for us to remember Allah's teachings and act according to them instead of giving into our emotions.

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