The rancour which the Shia harbour for the noble Sahabah radiya Llahu `anhum needs no introduction and it is quite commonplace to find them levelling unfounded tenuous accusations against the esteemed companions and students of Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam on account of their bigotry. This article answers the baseless allegations of the Shia against Sayyidina `Umar radiya Llahu `anhu, and explains the true nature of events — in light of authentic narration — thus exposing the feeble conjecture of the Shia.
Answering the Baseless Shi`i Allegations Against Sayyiduna `Umar
Adapted from: Fawā’id Nāfiʿah by: Shaykh Muḥammad Nāfiʿ
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Download pdf : Virtues and Outstanding Traits of Sayyiduna UmarVirtues and Outstanding Traits of Sayyiduna `Umar ibn al-Khattab al-Faruq
Birth, Name and Lineage
His Islam
His Migration to Madinah
His Virtues That Were not Mentioned in the Biography of Abu Bakr
The Testimony of the Ṣahabah and Pious Predecessors with regards to `Umar ibn al-Khattab
His Conformity with the Qur’an
Miraculous Feats
Synopsis of His Life
Download pdf : Answering the Baseless Shi`i Allegations Against Sayyiduna `UmarThe Incident of Qirtas and the Background
Days of the Final Illness
Summary of the Incident of Qirtas
Research of Ibn Kathir
Narration of Umm al-Mu’minin Sayyidah Aisha al Siddiqah
Narration of Sayyiduna `Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr
Research of `Allamah al-Bayhaqi
Explanation of the Narration
Support from the Shia
A doubt and the reply
Other points
Leading the Salah
Support from the Shia
Statement of Sheikh al-Ash`ari
Narration of Sayyiduna Abu Mas`ud al-Ansari
Research of Shah Wali Allah
Removal of doubts
Answer
Summary
Conclusion
Final word
Conclusion of the discussion, on a critical basis
Accusation of Doubt in his Verification of Iman
Answer
Proof and supporting narrations
Answer to the narration
Answer to an Objectionable Narration
Answer
Proof and Supporting Narrations
If it were not for `Ali, `Umar would have been destroyed
Answer
Another incident
Summary
The Allegation Regarding Tarawih
Introduction
During the Era of Nubuwwah
First form
Worthy of Note
Corroboration
Second Form
Narration of No’man ibn Bashir
Third form
Clarification
Removal of a doubt
During the Era of the al-Khilafah al- Rashidah
Khilafah of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
Khilafah of Sayyiduna `Umar
Removal of a doubt
Summary
Supporting narration
Replying another misconception
Khilafah of Sayyiduna `Uthman
Participation of the women
Khilafah of Sayyiduna `Ali
Summary
Rasulullah’s salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam Emphasis on Adhering to the Practice of the al-Khulafa’ al-Rashidin
The practice of the Sahabah
The practice of Sayyiduna Ubay ibn Ka`b
The practice of Sayyiduna Ibn Mas`ud
The Method of Ibn `Abbas in Shar`i rulings
The practice of the Ummahat al-Mu’minin
Ijma` Sukuti
Statements of the Tabi`in and Taba` al-Tabi`in
Ibrahim Nakha`i
`Ata’ ibn Abi Rabah
Ibn Abi Mulaykah
`Ali ibn Rabi`ah
Explanations of the senior scholars of the ummah
A Few Questions Regarding Tarawih Being Eight Raka`at
Answer
Consolidating the Narrations
Counter Argument
Summary
Answering the accusation on Sayyiduna Mughirah ibn Shu`bah
Answer
A further explanation
Biography of Sayyiduna `Amr ibn al-`As
The status of Sayyiduna `Amr ibn al-`As
Some Harbour Hatred Against the Sahabah
Name and Lineage
Life Before Islam
Acceptance of Islam
Testimony of Iman
Another Testimony
Testimony of his Piety and Righteousness
Other Characteristics
Narration of Hadith
Ability in Warfare
The Battle of Dhat al-Salasil
Sincerity in Religion and Love for Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam
Destroying Idols
Natural Ability and Confidence in Religious Matters
The Letter of Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam and Leadership of `Amman
Services During the Khilafah Sayyiduna Abu Bakr and Sayyiduna `Umar
Services to the Ummah in Egypt
The Arbitration Incident
Attack
Final Moments
Date of Demise
A Misconception
Removing the Misconception
Final Words