A Daily Message to his Companions During the Journey to Jerusalem

Among the Muhajirin and Ansar who accompanied Hazrat Umar (ra) on this journey was Hazrat Abbas (ra) bin Abdil Muttalib. There is a narration of Abu Saeed Maqburi in relation to this journey, that after performing the morning prayer, Hazrat Umar (ra) went to his companions, turned to them and said:

“All praise belongs to Allah Who has honoured us with Islam and faith; Who has granted us honour through accepting Muhammad (sa), through whom we were granted guidance whilst previously being in a state of misguidance; Who united us as one rather than dispersing us into groups; Who has instilled love in our hearts; Who has granted us support through him against the enemy; Who has settled us in different cities, and Who, through the Holy Prophet (sa), has made us tender to one another and like brothers. Thus, praise Allah the Almighty for these bounties; seek further help of Him; seek the ability to thank Allah for these blessings, pray that Allah the Almighty completes these favours for you which you have been given, for Allah the Almighty desires that one turns to Him and that He completes His favours upon those who are grateful.”

Hazrat Umar (ra) continued stating this every morning of this journey; from the beginning right until he had returned, and he did not forsake it, i.e. he continued to give the same message every day.

(Al-Iktifa bima Tadmanuhu min Maghazi Rasul Allah wa al-Thalathah al-Khulafa, Vol. 2, Chapter 1, pp. 292-293, Alam al-Kutub, Beirut, 1997)