English translation
[7526] 4 - (...) It was narrated that Târiq bin Shihâb said: "The Jews said to 'Umar: 'If this Verse - "...This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favor upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion..." [2] had been revealed to us Jews, we would have taken [1] Al-Mâ'idah 5:3. [2] Al-Mâ'idah 5:3. that day as a (day of) festival.' Umar said: 'I know the day on which it was revealed, and the hour, and where the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ was when it was revealed. It was revealed on the night of Friday, when we were with the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ in 'Arafât.'"
