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Fear of Allaah & Simplicity

Hassan Basri (RA) relates that once he happened to be in the Grand Mosque of Basra (Iraq) and saw a gathering of some of the companions of the Holy Prophet (SAW). They were discussing the piety and other characteristics of Abu Bakr (RA) and Umar (RA). One of the companions, Ahnaf Bin Qais Tamimi (RA) stated that Umar (RA) sent us to Iraq with a delegation. Allaah (SWT) Blessed us with various victories in Iraq and Persia. We got a hold of some fine white clothing from Persia and starting wearing them. After a successful mission, we went back to Madina and paid a visit to Khalifa Umar (RA). He looked at us, then turned his face away and did not speak with us. The other companions of the Holy Prophet (SAW) with us were very astounded by this behavior. We then paid a visit to his son Abdullah Ibn Umar (RA) and told him about this hurtful incident. Abdullah Ibn Umar (RA) advised them that Ameer ul Mo’mineen Umar (RA) was upset with them because they wore such clothing that was never worn by the Holy Prophet (SAW) and Abu Bakr (RA). He does not like to deviate from the followings of these two extraordinary personalities. As soon we heard this, we went back to our homes, took the fine Persian clothing off and wore the simple daily clothing we were used to. We went back to visit with Sayyadna Umar (RA).

He stood up, shook hands with each of us with warmth and said Assalaam o Alakium to each of us. He met us with such warmth like he has never met us before. We presented him the gifts we brought with us and he at once distributed them all among us. We also presented to him the fine dates and some very deliciously made delicacies with red and yellow coloring. He tasted them and found them to be very tasty and flavorful. Then Umar (RA) turned to us and said, " O you group of Muhajireen and Ansaar, By Allaah, I can clearly envision that due to these tasty distractions, from among you the son will surely kill his father and a brother will kill his brother." After saying this, Umar (RA) directed to distribute all the delicacies among the progeny of those Muhajireen and Ansaar who were martyred in the life of the Holy Prophet (SAW) Allaah SWT Knows Best. May He Forgive us all. Ameen!