It is related that `Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (may God be pleased with him) once asked permission to enter of the Prophet (ﷺ) who had with some of his wives. When `Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb asked leave to enter they rushed behind a screen. And when he entered, Gods Emissary (ﷺ) was laughing, so that he asked, What has made you laugh, may my father and mother be your ransom? And the Prophet (ﷺ) replied, I was surprised at those women who were with me, and who, when they heard your voice, rushed behind the screen! It would be more proper for them to hold you in awe, O Emissary of God, `Umar declared. Then he went over to them and said, You enemies of your own selves! Are you awed by me and not by Gods Emissary (ﷺ)? And they replied, Yes! You are sterner and harsher than him. And the Prophet said (ﷺ) O Ibn al-Khaṭṭāb! By Him in Whose hand lies my soul, never does Satan meet you in one valley without turning off into another! [al-Ghazālī]
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 23:25:24 +0000
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