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Making The Devils flee- Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)

 


      There is a well-known event involving the Prophet (Pbuh) and Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA). Abu Bakr (RA) responded to an insult, causing the Prophet (Pbuh) to leave. Later, the Prophet (Pbuh) informed Abu Bakr (RA) that before he responded, an angel was responding on their behalf. However, once Abu Bakr (RA) responded, a Shaytaan took over, prompting the Prophet (Pbuh) to leave because he did not want to be in the presence of a Shaytaan.

       When it comes to overcoming one's own nafs, the story segues to Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA). A general rule is that wherever Shayateen are absent, there is an abundance of angels. And wherever angels are present, Shayateen cannot be. Our actions ultimately determine who is present, either angels or Shayateen. When we act like angels, we are surrounded by angels, and when we give in to Shayateen's whisperings, we are surrounded by them. This concept is significant to Umar (RA), who was known for his Karamat al-awliya or miracles. It began when the Prophet (Pbuh) told him that Shaytaan does not see him take a pathway without fleeing and taking another pathway because Shaytaan is afraid of him.

      Umar (RA) possessed such powerful self-control that even Shaytaan could not approach him. This fact was well-supported by authentic narrations and other sources, which testified that since the day Umar embraced Islam, Shaytaan was humiliated and fled from him. Additionally, every angel in the heavens adored and assisted Umar, while every devil on earth avoided him. This indicated that Umar was constantly accompanied by the Mala'ikah, and the angels surrounded him on earth because he never engaged in activities that attracted Shaytaan's presence. Consequently, Umar (RA) was counted among the Muhaddathun, the people who were divinely inspired towards good, as mentioned in the hadith of the Prophet (Pbuh), and this was a testament to his sincere pursuit of truth.

      These individuals are inspired by a divine force, and their inspiration is referred to as ilham. They possess an innate inclination towards righteousness, and it feels as if the angels themselves are speaking through them. In the Ummah, Umar (RA) is considered the prime example of such individuals. Umar's (RA) devotion to goodness had attracted a host of angels, who inspired him towards the right path. This divine inspiration had allowed Umar (RA) to speak with the same guidance as the angels, and even the revelation of the Quran agrees with his ilham. Engaging with Umar (RA) means interacting with a man who is surrounded by angels, who constantly inspire him towards good. This divine influence can be witnessed in the miracle of Umar's (RA) voice reaching distant places, which some scholars attribute to the help of angels. The divine blessings bestowed upon Umar (RA) were not coincidental, just like the other companions did not attain their status without deliberate effort. These blessings were the result of Umar's steadfast commitment to the pursuit of truth. When a person earnestly seeks the truth, they attract the soldiers of truth - the angels of Allah.

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