The lesson of simplicity and abstinence was so deeply entrenched in the hearts of the companions of prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that despite the fact that some of them owned much wealth, they lived a life of complete simplicity, spending their wealth on others and in the other avenues of Deen. Once Ameer Al-mumineen Umar ibn Al-Khatthab (RA) was partaking of his meal. Hafs bin Abil’as was sitting with him but not eating. Ameerul mumineen enquired as to why he was not partaking of the food. He excused himself by saying that the food was very coarse and difficult to eat. He will return to his abode and eat the more luxurious food that was prepared for him. Upon this Ameer Al- mumineen Umar khatthab (RA) remarked: “Do you think that I am unable to give the command that a sheep be slaughtered for me, be skinned (and cooked); that flour be finely sieved and thinly baked breads be prepared therefrom; that raisins be mixed with butter-fat and water and mixed to a fine texture (a kind of desert eaten in those days) ?” Hearing this Hazrat Hafs (RA) replied: “I see that you are acquainted with the luxuries of life?” Umar (RA) remarked: “Yes! Had it not been for the fear that some of my good deeds would be decreased on the Day of Judgment, I would have joined you in your easy living” (Hayatus Sahaaba)
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:15:05 +0000
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