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Riyad as-Salihin 50 (Book) #38435
The Power of the Quran in Umar's Rule

SUMMARY: This hadith is about how Umar ibn Khattab was reminded of the teachings of the Quran when he was about to punish someone for speaking out against him.

Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: 'Uyainah bin Hisn came to Al-Madinah and stayed with his nephew Hurr bin Qais who was among those whom Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) showed favour to. The knowledgeable people (Qurra'), whether they were old or young, had the privilege of joining Umar's council and he used to consult them'.Uyainah said to Hurr: "My nephew, the Leader of the Believers shows favour to you. Will you obtain permission for me to sit with him?" Hurr asked 'Umar and he accorded permission. When 'Uyainah came into the presence of 'Umar, he addressed him thus: "O son of Khattab, you neither bestow much on us nor deal with us justly"'.Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) got angry and was about to beat him up when Hurr said: ''O Leader of the Believers, Allah said to His Prophet : ' Show forgiveness, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the foolish (ie, don't punish them)'. (7:199) This one is from the ignorants. When Hurr recited this, 'Umar became quite motionless in his seat. He always adhered strictly to the Book of Allah. Al-Bukhari.
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال‏:‏ قدم عيينة بن حصن فنزل على ابن أخيه الحر بن قيس، وكان من النفر الذين يدنيهم عمر رضي الله عنه، وكان القراء أصحاب مجلس عمر رضي الله عنه ومشاورته كهولاً كانوا أو شباناً، فقال عيينة لابن أخيه ‏:‏ يا ابن أخي لك وجه عند هذا الأمير فاستأذن لي عليه، فاستأذن فأذن عمر‏.‏ فلما دخل قال‏:‏ هِىَ يا ابن الخطاب، فوالله ما تعطينا الجزل ولا تحكم فينا بالعدل، فغضب عمر رضي الله عنه حتى همّ أن يوقع به، فقال له الحر‏:‏ يا أمير المؤمنين إن الله تعالى قال لنبيه ‏:‏ ‏{‏خذ العفو وأمر بالعرف وأعرض عن الجاهلين‏}‏ ‏(‏‏(‏الأعراف: 199‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏ وإن هذا من الجاهلين، والله ما جاوزها عمر حين تلاها، وكان وقافاً عند كتاب الله تعالى‏.‏ ‏(‏‏(‏رواه البخاري‏)‏‏)‏

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow Allah's commands closely; Strive to be just and merciful; Show mercy & forgiveness towards others; Adhere strictly to the Book of Allah.
EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks to the importance of adhering to the teachings of the Quran in all aspects of life, even when it comes to ruling and governing. It tells us that Umar ibn Khattab was a leader who followed Allah's commands closely, as evidenced by his reaction when Hurr recited a verse from Surah Al-A'raf. He immediately stopped himself from punishing someone for speaking out against him and instead showed mercy and forgiveness. This teaches us that we should always strive to be just and merciful in our dealings with others, no matter what situation we are in or how powerful we may be.

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