Umar Ibn Khattab (RA) Accepts Islam
Prior to accepting Islam, Umar Ibn Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, was encouraged to kill the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, by the leaders of the non-Muslims of Mecca. When he left their meeting with his sword searching for the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, he met Nu’aym Ibn Abdullah, may Allah be pleased with him, who attempted to direct his attention away from the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. He rebuked Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, by informing him that members of his own family had accepted Islam: his sister, brother-in-law and cousin. Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, then headed for his sister’s house. He overheard them reciting the Holy Quran and after entering her house they initially denied what they were doing. Eventually, they defiantly declared their Islam even though it led to them being beaten by Umar, may Allah be pleased with him. Eventually, Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, calmed down and requested his sister to show him what they were reciting. She commanded him to first wash himself, as he was unclean. After doing that, he took the paper that they were reciting and began to recite chapter 20 Taha of the Holy Quran. During his recitation the light of faith penetrated his spiritual heart. He then asked about the whereabouts of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Khabbab Bin Aratt, may Allah be pleased with him, was hiding within the home, and after witnessing the truth penetrating the spiritual heart of Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, he revealed himself and told him about the supplication of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, made for his guidance or the guidance of Abu Jahl. This supplication has been discussed in a Hadith found in Jami At Tirmidhi, number 3681. Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, then headed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, who was with his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them. When he reached the place, the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, were initially scared but let him in. The Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, seized him desiring to protect the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, but the latter commanded them to let him go. Then the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, enquired about his intention, at which point Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, declared his Islam. This has been discussed in Imam Muhammad As Sallaabee’s, Umar Ibn Al Khattab, His Life & Times, Volume 1, Pages 51-56.
It is obvious from the life of Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, that when he accepted Islam, he not only verbally declared faith in it but practically followed and obeyed its teachings. This must be the attitude of every Muslim.
Disbelief can be a literal rejecting of Islam or through actions, which involves disobeying Allah, the Exalted, even though one believes in Him. This can be clearly understood by an example. If an unaware person is warned by another of an approaching lion and the unaware person takes practical steps to obtain safety they will be considered someone who believed in the warning given to them as they adapted their behaviour based on the warning. Whereas, if the unaware person does not practically change their behaviour after being warned, people will suspect that they do not believe in the warning given to them even if the unaware person verbally claims belief in the warning given to them.
Some people claim that their belief and obedience to their God is in their hearts and they therefore do not need to demonstrate it practically. Unfortunately, this foolish mentality has infected many Muslims who believe they possess a pure faithful heart even though they fail to fulfil the obligatory duties of Islam. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, has clearly declared in a Hadith found in Sunan Ibn Majah, number 3984, that when one’s heart is pure the body becomes pure which means their actions become correct. But if one’s heart is corrupt the body becomes corrupt which means their actions will be corrupt and incorrect. Therefore, the one who does not obey Allah, the Exalted, by fulfilling their duties practically can never have a pure heart.
In addition, demonstrating one’s faith in Allah, the Exalted, practically is their proof and evidence which is required on Judgment Day in order to be granted Paradise. Not having this practical evidence is as silly as a student who hands back a blank exam paper to their teacher claiming their knowledge is in their mind so they therefore do not need to write it down by answering the exam questions. The same way this student would undoubtedly fail so will a person who reaches Judgment Day without the obedience of Allah, the Exalted, in the form of fulfilling His commands, refraining from His prohibitions and by facing destiny with patience, even if they possess faith in their heart.
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