Virtues of ‘Umar al-Faruq رضي الله عنه — In the Light of Hadith

The Opinion of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ Regarding ‘Umar رضي الله عنه:

It is narrated from Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Among the nations before you there were people who were inspired (Muhaddathun). If there were to be any such person in my Ummah, it would be ‘Umar رضي الله عنه.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

It is narrated from Ibn ‘Umar رضي الله عنهما that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Indeed, Allah has placed the truth upon the tongue and in the heart of ‘Umar رضي الله عنه.” (Jami‘ al-Tirmidhi)

It is narrated from Abu Dharr رضي الله عنه that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Indeed, Allah has placed the truth upon the tongue of ‘Umar رضي الله عنه, and he speaks with the truth.” (Sunan Abu Dawud)

It is narrated from Abu Sa‘id al-Khudri رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Once, while I was asleep, I saw that people were presented before me wearing shirts. Some of them had shirts reaching their chests, and some had shirts shorter than that. Then ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab رضي الله عنه was presented before me, and he was dragging his shirt.” The Companions رضي الله عنهم asked: “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ! What is its interpretation?” He ﷺ said: “Its interpretation is religion (Deen); meaning that during his time Islam would prevail.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

It is narrated from Jabir رضي الله عنه that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “On the night of Mi‘raj, I entered Jannah and saw the wife of Abu Talhah رضي الله عنه, Rumaysa’. I also heard footsteps and asked: ‘Who is this?’ Jibril عليه السلام said: ‘This is Bilal رضي الله عنه.’ Then I saw a palace in whose courtyard there was a maiden. I asked: ‘For whom is this?’ They said: ‘For ‘Umar رضي الله عنه.’ I wished to enter it and look at it, but I remembered your sense of honor.” ‘Umar رضي الله عنه replied: “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ! May my parents be sacrificed for you—how could I feel protective jealousy regarding you?” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

Explanation: Rumaysa’ is actually Ghumaysa’, the honored mother of Anas رضي الله عنه and the wife of Abu Talhah رضي الله عنه. Her full name was Ghumaysa’ bint Milhan al-Ansariyyah.

It is narrated from Ibn ‘Umar رضي الله عنهما that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Once I was sleeping, and I was given a cup of milk (in a dream). I drank from it until I felt that its satisfaction was flowing from my nails. Then I gave the remaining milk to ‘Umar رضي الله عنه.” The Companions رضي الله عنهم asked: “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ! What is its interpretation?” He ﷺ said: “Knowledge (‘Ilm).” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

It is narrated from Ibn ‘Umar رضي الله عنهما that ‘Umar رضي الله عنه said: “In three matters, my view coincided with that of my Lord: regarding Maqam Ibrahim, regarding the command of Hijab, and regarding the captives of Badr.” (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)