Salim bin Abdullah bin Umar bin Khathab, Umar's Grandson

We enter the era of the Caliphate of al-Faruq Umar bin Khathab. The time when Medina was abundant with the results of the Ghanimah obtained by the Muslims from the treasures of the last Persian Emperor, Yazdajurd. There were crowns studded with gems, shawls made of pearls, as well as gold swords encrusted with jewels and marjan that they had never seen before.

Apart from these valuables, there are also a large group of prisoners. Among the captives were the Emperor's three daughters. At the initiative of Ali bin Abi Talib, the ransom prices of the three daughters were installed as high as possible, then they were given the freedom to choose among young Muslims who would redeem them.

The first daughter chose Muhammad bin Abi Bakar who later gave birth to a faqih figure of Medina, Qasim bin Muhammad. The second daughter chose Abdullah bin Umar bin Khathab who gave birth to a son named Salim who was very similar to his grandfather, Umar bin Khathab. While the third daughter chose Husayn bin Ali ibn Abi Talib who finally gave birth to Zainul Abidin.

Now, we will explore the beauty of the life journey of Salim bin Abdillah bin Umar, his father and his grandfather.

Salim was born in Medina al-Munawarah, the city which contained in it the tomb of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, the city the destination of which the air is full of nubuwat fragrance, the place of Allah's revelations.

He grew up under the care of his zuhud father, shawwam-qawwam (shiyam expert and night prayer expert), who had the character and character of Umar. From the beginning the father had seen signs of Allah's devotion and guidance in Salim. Reflected on the Islamic morality that is firmly above the Koran over other brothers. No wonder the father loves him sincerely, so that the other children are jealous of him. Abdullah responded to their attitude with his sya'ir:

They were jealous of my treatment of Salim

It is true, the skin between my eyes and nose is Salim

Dada Salim is filled with the traditions of the Prophet, explored the religion of Allah, was taught about interpretations and subsequently fostered in the noble holy land.

At that time, the Nabawi Mosque was still crowded with the presence of friends. When this young man entered, he met every corner of the mosque full of friends who were full of the teachings and fragrance of the words of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Wherever he cast his eyes or ears, there is only kindness.

Luckily Salim is able to take advantage of this opportunity. He inhaled as much knowledge as possible from the figures of his friends, including Abu Yusuf al-Ansari, Abu Hurairah, Abu Rafi, Abu Lubadah, Zaid bin Khathab, in addition to his own father, Abdullah bin Umar. Naturally, if in the not too distant future, he has been confirmed as a pious person, a figure of Tabi'in and one of the jurisprudence which is a place to ask Muslims in Medina about religion and Shari'a, about the problems of religion and world problems.



More than that, officials often ask for their advice and opinions when facing problems. They were impressed and very sympathetic to Salim bin Abdullah. He became a mainstay because of the subtlety of the language and the sweetness of the words. If the guardians and emirs oppose his views, do not expect the people of Medina to obey them.

For example, as experienced by Abdurrahman bin Dhahhak as mayor of Medina at the time of the Caliphate Yazid bin Abdul Malik. At this time Fatima bint Husein bin Ai was widowed with several sons. Ibn Dhahhak came to ask for his hand, but Fatima refused him gently, "Sorry, I have no desire to remarry. I have prayed for my life to look after my children. "

But Ibn Dhahhak still insisted. He continued to urge, while Fatima refused with fear. Ibn Dhahhak said threatening, "By Allah, if you do not want to be my wife, I will arrest your eldest son for allegedly drinking khamr."

Fathimah bint Husein complained about the problem to Salim bin Abdillah. Salim advised him to write a letter of complaint to Amir al-mu'minin about his arbitrary governor. So that the problem can be solved in a family manner. Fatima followed the advice and immediately sent someone to Damascus.

Before the envoy left, incidentally at the same time, Amir al-mu'minin gave orders that Ibn Hurmuz, the treasurer of Medina, immediately come to Damascus to bring financial reports. Ibn Hurmuz immediately prepared the necessary reports, then stopped for a moment to say goodbye to Fathim bint bint Husein, "I want to go to the Dmaskus, did you leave anything?"

Fatima said, "Yes, please report to Amir al-mu'minin the difficulties that I have experienced as a result of his guardian, Ibn Dhahhak. Also say how he ignored the scholars, especially Salim bin Abdullah bin Umar bin Khathab. "

Ibn Hurmuz regretted that he stopped at Fatima's house, because in fact he did not want to complain about Ibn Dhahhak to the Caliph in Damascus.

Ibn Hurmuz arrived in Damascus along with the day the messenger arrived carrying a complaint letter from Fatima bint Husein. In a meeting with the caliph, Ibn Hurmuz was asked about the conditions in Medina, also about Salim ibn Abdillah and other jurists. Yazid bin Abdul Malik asked, "Are there important things that you need to say or news that need to be discussed?" Ibn Hurmuz did not mention the story of Fatima bint Husein. His mouth was tightly locked about his guardian attitude to Salim bin Abdullah.

While he was still explaining the requested financial statements, the guards came in to report that the envoy Fatima binti Husein had asked for permission to face. Pale Ibn Hurmuz's face in worry. He immediately said, "May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala gift Amirul Believers a long life. It is true that Fatima bint Husein also sent a message to me ... "then she told me everything.

Hearing the narrative of Ibn Hurmuz, Amir al-mu'minin stood up from his seat and shouted angrily, "Woe! Did I not ask you how was the message of Medina? Do you hide that big incident from me? "Ibn Hurmuz immediately apologized and sought excuses.

Then, the envoy entered and submitted a letter to Fatima bint Husein. Amir al-mu'minin immediately opened and read it. His eyes. He shouted loudly, "Ibn Dhahhak has dared to disturb the Prophet's family and ignored the advice of Salim bin Abdullah ?! Who can hear me the screams of governor Ibn Dhahak while he is tormented in Medina while I remain seated in Damascus? "



Among the audience said, "O believers, there is no one else in Medina except Abdul Wahid bin Bisyr an-Nadhari, raise him up. Currently he lives in Tha'if. "The Caliph said," Right ... for the sake of Allah ... he is indeed worthy of this task. "So the caliph asked for paper and wrote the letter of appointment of the governor:

"From Amirul Mukminin, Yazid bin Abdul Malik to Abdul Wahid bin Bisyr an-Nadhari.

Assalamualaikum

"With this letter I appointed you as governor in Medina. If this letter has arrived at you, then come to Medina and send Ibn Dhahhak down from his position. Order that he pay a fine of 40,000 dirhams, then punish him until I hear his shout from Medina. "

Departing the envoy who brought the letter to Thaif passed through Medina. When in Medina he did not live in Ibn Dhahhak's place, not even greeting him. The governor became suspicious and worried about him. He sent someone to invite the envoy to his house. Then he asked about the reasons for the messenger's arrival.

The envoy did not answer Ibn Dhahhak's questions. Then Ibn Dhahhak took something behind his bed and said, "Look, this package contains a thousand golden dinars. I swear I will keep secret about what you brought and where you went. "

The money was handed over, then the messenger answered Ibn Dhahhak's question. Furthermore Ibn Dhahhak said, "Wait here for only three days, I will go to Damascus for a while. Only after that can you continue your journey as instructed by you. "

Ibn Dhahhak rushed to prepare his vehicle, then immediately left Madinah for Damascus. When he arrived in Damascus, he went straight to the house of Yazid's brother, Maslamah bin Abdul Malik. He is a good helper. When he was before him, Ibn Dhahhak said:

Ibn Dhahhak, "I am under your protection, O amir."

Maslamah: "Hopefully it's fine, what happened to you?"

Ibn Dhahhak: "Amir al-mu'minin was angry with me for the mistakes I made."

Next Maslamah met Yazid bin Abdul Malik and said:

Maslamah: "I have an important need, O Amir al-mu'minin."

Yazid: "All your needs will be full except for the problem of Ibn Dhahhak."

Maslamah: "For God's sake I have no need other than that."

Yazid: "I can't forgive him."

Maslamah: "Actually, what mistake did he make?"

Yazid: "He disturbed Fatima bint Husein and threatened and pressed him. He also ignored the advice of Salim bin Abdullah about that. Poets, community leaders, scholars and residents of Medina criticized him.

Maslamah: "If that is the case, then it is up to you O Amir al-mu'minin."

Yazid: "Now command Ibn Dhahhak to return to Medina. He must receive punishment from the new governor so that it becomes a lesson for other officials. "

Lamented the hearts of the residents of Medina, they were grateful for the appointment of a new governor and were happy with the execution of punishment for Ibn Dhahhak. They were satisfied because the new governor turned out to always apply well to the people and did not make decisions concerning interests but after asking for the approval of scholars such as Qasim bin Muhammad and Salim bin Abdillah.

How noble is the Muslim caliph Yazid bin Abdul Malik who has championed the Muslims and educated powerful officials for the glory of Islam

Salim bin Abdullah bin Umar bin Khathab, an Alim who practices his knowledge

The son of Umar bin Khathhab is many, but the one who most closely resembles him is Abdullah. Abdullah bin Umar also had many children, even more than his father's children, and the most similar to Abdullah was Salim.

Let us continue the story of the life of Ibn Abdullah, al-Faruq's grandson, Umar bin Khaththab, who is similar to his grandfather in the manifestation of his physical, moral, religious, and authority.

Salim lives in the city of Thaibah Madinah al-Munawarah. At that time the city was in a prosperous and rich condition. Sustenance and enjoyment abound and have never been witnessed like that before. Sustenance came from all directions, the Umayyad caliphs flooded with wealth that had never been imagined before.

But that did not make Salim enamored with assets like the others, nor did he love temporary and mortal beauties. On the contrary, he always adheres to what is in the hands of men to expect what is in the sight of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. He turned away from mortal things to reach lasting pleasure.

Countless times the Umayyad Caliph wanted to give a variety of pleasures to him and to others, but he still adhered to his zeal, not greed for what was in the hands of others and looked down on the world and its contents.

That year, Sultan Caliph visited Mecca for Hajj. At the time of performing the thawaf, he saw Salim bin Abdullah kneeling in front of the Ka'bah in a special manner. His tongue moves to read the Qur'an with tartil and solemn. While her tears melted on her cheeks. As if there were a sea of ​​tears behind his eyes.

After the tawaf and the two rak'ah prayers, the caliph tried to approach Salim. People gave him a place, so he could sit on his knees until he touched Salim's feet. But Salim ignored him because he was absorbed in his reading and dzikir.

Secretly the Caliph watched Salim while waiting for him to pause from his reading and crying. When there is an opportunity, the Caliph immediately greets,

Caliph: "Assalamu'alaika wa rahmatullah O Abu Umar."

Salim: "Waasaikassalam warahmatullahi wabarakatuh."

Caliph: "Say what you need, O Abu Umar, I will fulfill it."

Salim said nothing so the Caliph thought he did not hear his words. While close, the caliph repeated his request: "I want you to say your needs so that I can fulfill them."

Salim: "By Allah, I am ashamed to say it. How is that possible, I am in His house, but asking for besides Him? "

The Caliph was quietly embarrassed, but he did not move from his seat. When the prayer was over, Salim got up to go home. People hunted him to ask about this and that hadith, and there were those who asked for fatwas about religious affairs, and there were those who asked to be prayed for. The Caliph of Solomon was among the crowd. Upon learning this, people pulled over to give him a way. The Caliph finally approached Salim, then said:

Caliph: "Now that we are outside the mosque, then say your needs so that I can help you."

Salim: "From the needs of the world or the hereafter?"

Caliph: "Of course from the needs of the world."

Salim: "I do not ask the world for those who have it (Allah), how do I ask those who are not the owners?"

The Caliph was ashamed to hear Salim's words. He passed while muttering, "How glorious are you with zuhud and taqwa O descendants of al-Khathab, how rich you are with Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala bless you and your family. "



The previous year, al-Walid bin Abdul Malik also performed the Hajj. When the people had descended from Arafat, the caliph met Salim bin Abdullah in Muzdalifah. At that time Ibn Abdillah was wearing Ihram clothes.

Al-Walid said his greetings and prayers, the caliph looked at Salim's open body, looking so healthy and muscular like a sturdy building.

Al-Walid: "The shape of your body is very good, O Abu Umar, what is your daily food?"

Salim: "Bread and Olives and sometimes meat if I get it."

Al-Walid: "Only bread and olives?"

Salim: "Right."

Al-Walid: "Are you having a taste for that?"

Salim: "If I happen to be not tasteful, then I leave until I'm hungry until I have a taste for him."

Salim is not only similar to his grandfather, al-Faruq Umar bin Khaththab, in physical form and zealousness to the mortal world, but also in his courage to convey the correct sentence even though it is risky.

He once met Hajjaj bin Yusuf to talk about the needs of the Muslims. Hajjaj welcomed him well, was welcome to sit by his side and be respected excessively. Moments later a number of people were brought before Hajjaj, his clothes were tattered, his face was pale and all were in shackles. Hajjaj turned to Salim bin Abdullah and explained, "They are troublemakers on the face of the earth, justifying the blood that Allah has forbidden."

He took the sword and handed it to Salim while giving a signal to the first person, he said to Salim: "Get up, and slash his neck!"

The sword was received by Salim, he approached the person in question. All eyes were facing him to see what he wanted to do. Salim stood in front of the person then asked,

Salim: "Are you Muslim?"

Prisoner: "Yes, I am Muslim. But what is the need for you to ask? Just do what you are told! "

Salim: "Are you praying at dawn?"

Prisoner: "I have already said that I am Muslim. Why do you ask if I pray at dawn? Is there a Muslim who doesn't do morning prayer? "

Salim: "I ask, are you praying at dawn today?"

Prisoner: "May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala give guidance to you. I said, ‘Yes.’ Please do the wrongdoing, if not, surely he will be angry with you. ”

Salim bin Abdullah returned to Hajjaj. While throwing the sword in his hand he said, "This person claimed to be a Muslim and said that today he had prayed at dawn. I heard the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam said," Whoever prays, he is in the shade of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala. "Then I will not kill someone who is in the protection of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala."

Hajjaj angrily heard it and said, "We will kill him not for leaving prayer, but because he helped kill the caliph Uthman bin Affan." Salim said, "Even though there are more people who have the right to demand the blood of Uthman ibn Affan than you." unable to speak.

Among those who witnessed the incident went to Medina and told him everything he had seen about Salim to his father, Abdullah bin Umar. Ibn Umar was impatient to hear the story of the person so he asked urgently, "Then what did Salim do?" The person explained, "He did this and that."

How happy Abdullah bin Umar was. He said, "Good! Nice! Smart ... smart ...! "

When the Caliphate turned to the hands of Umar bin Abdul Aziz, the new Caliph immediately sent a letter to Salim bin Abdillah:

"Amma ba'du, I have received an exam from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala to take care of the problems of the people without being asked or discussed beforehand with me. So with this I begged the help of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala who had tested me so that I could help me. If this letter reaches you, I ask that you send me books about Umar bin Khaththab, his conduct and decisions as caliph. I would love to follow in his footsteps and walk along his path, may Allah preserve me for this. Greetings. "

After reading the letter, Salim bin Abdillah sent a reply letter:

"You have arrived at your letter stating that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala has tested you with the obligation to take care of the Muslims without you asking and without being discussed beforehand with you. And you want the path that Umar bin Khathth has passed. All you need to pay attention and remember always is that you did not live in the days of Umar bin Khaththab and were not accompanied by people like accompanying Umar bin Khaththab. But know, if you have the intention to do good and really want it, surely Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala will help you with the officials who accompany you. That will come beyond your calculations, because the help of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala to His servants is based on his intention. If the intention is reduced to goodness, then His help will be reduced. If your passions invite to something that is not blessed by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, remember what the rulers experienced before you.

So pay attention to how damaged their eyes are because it is only used to see pleasure, their stomach breaks because it is too full with lust. Imagine if their bodies were placed on the side of the house and not put into a hole. Surely we will be miserable because of the smell and disease caused by rottenness. Wassalamu'alaika warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. "

The life of Salim ibn Abdillah ibn Umar bin Khaththab was full of piety, familiar with the guidance, away from the pleasures of dunai and his temptations, treating them according to the path that Allah favored. He ate hard food and dressed in coarse material, joined the Muslim army to confront the Romans, and always tried to help solve the problems of the Muslims.

When death picked him up in the year 106 H, sorrow enveloped the city of Medina. Everyone came to take the body and watch the funeral. Including Hisham bin Abdul Malik who was then in Medina attending his funeral.

Amazed by the many seas of people who brought the body of Salim bin Abdullah, envy arose in his heart and muttered, "Later it will be proven how many people will attend the funeral when the Muslim caliph dies in their country." Then he said, "Send four thousand young men to the border. "So that year was known as the year four thousand.