he starts oppressing the people and even kills them by using his post in an impermissible way. He does not consider these things to be bad or evil. In such sinful conditions, it is very difficult to develop humility and forbearance. However, there had been pious people of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ who despite attaining even very high posts, remained humble and simple. Let’s listen to 4 Madani pearls full of the humbleness and humility of Sayyiduna ‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zam رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ:

1.         Sayyiduna Sa’eed Bin Musayyab رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ has said: When Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen Sayyiduna ‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zam رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ would travel out of the city etc., he would gather the sand at a place, spread a cloth over it and then rest upon it. (Al-Musannaf, vol. 21, pp. 150, Hadees 8)

2.         Sayyiduna Zar رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ has said: On the day of Eid, I left my home      (for Salah) with some people of Madinah. On the way, I saw Ameer-ul-Mu`mineen, Sayyiduna ‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zam رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ walking bare feet (to offer the Eid Salah). (Al-Mustadrak, vol. 4, pp. 32, Hadees 4535)

3.         Sayyiduna Hasan Basri رَحْمَةُ اللهِ تَعَالٰی عَلَيْه has mentioned: Sayyiduna ‘Umar Bin Khattab رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ would sometimes keep his hands near a fire and question himself, ‘O son of Khattab! Do you have the strength to bear this fire?’ (Manaqib ‘Umar Bin Al-Khattab, pp. 154)

4.         It is also stated that he رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ used to ask the little children of Madinah, O Children! Make Du’a for Umar’s forgiveness.’

(Fadaail-e-Du’a, pp. 112)

Dear Islamic brothers! Just look at the humbleness and humility of Ameer-ul-Mu`mineen, Sayyiduna ‘Umar Farooq-e-A’zam رَضِىَ اللهُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ, whilst going to the Eid Gah (a place where Eid Salah is offered) he was bare-footed even on the day of Eid. Sometimes he would gather sand as his pillow to rest upon it and sometimes, although being one who is guaranteed Jannah, he would request little children to make Du’a for his forgiveness, this was due to his deep fear of the punishments of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ. Surely, that person who becomes humble for Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ, is granted a high status by Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ. The Beloved Rasool      صَلَّى اللهُ تَعَالٰى عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has said: ‘The person who adopts humility for his Muslim