Hadith 108

Commentary

There were several instances in the life of 'Umar ﷺ where he said something out of his own judicious opinion or judgment, and Allâh's ordainment came in accord with that judgment. Cases in point are: the commandment regarding Hijâb (women's veil); the question of the prisoners of the Battle of Badr; taking the "Station of Ibrâhim ﷺ" as a place of prayer; and the decision concerning the funeral prayer of the chief of Hypocrites 'Abdullah by Ubayy. (See Sunan Al-Kubra, Baihaqi, p. 7/88). This attribute of forming correct opinions was certainly a special gift or favor granted to 'Umar ﷺ by Allâh. (3/11) The Virtues Of'Uthmân ﷺ His full name is 'Uthmân bin 'Affân bin Abul-'Âs bin Umayyah bin 'Abd Shams bin 'Abd Manâf Qurashi Umawi. He joins the lineage of the Prophet ﷺ at the 5th forefather. He is nicknamed Abu 'Abdullah and Abu 'Amr. The titles given to him are Dhun-Nurain and Amirul-Mu'minin (Commander of the Faithful). His mother Arwa bint Kuraiz was the daughter of the Prophet's paternal aunt Baidâ'. He was born six years after the Year of the Elephant. Was 36 at the time of the Messenger of Allâh's Call. He was the fourth person to accept Islam at the preaching of Abu Bakr ﷺ. He met his martyrdom in 35 AH at the age of 82.