Practically Fulfilling a Prophecy of the Holy Prophet (sa) (Hazrat Musleh Mau’d’s (ra) Narration)

Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) states:

“It is not permissible for men to wear gold; however, Hazrat Umar (ra) gave a companion the bangles of Chosroes to wear, but the companion refused. Hazrat Umar (ra) admonished him and told him that the Holy Prophet (sa) said, ‘I see the bangles of Chosroes in your hands.’ Similarly, when Chosroes’ crown and silk garments were received as spoils, Hazrat Umar (ra) instructed someone to wear the garments and crown, and when he wore it, Hazrat Umar (ra) began to cry and said, ‘Only a few days ago, Chosroes was wearing these garments, wearing this crown on his head and was dictating over the country of Iran. Today, he is running through the jungles; this is the state of the world.’ On the surface, some may think that what Hazrat Umar (ra) did was not correct because it is not permissible for men to wear silk and gold; however, Hazrat Umar (ra) had someone wear gold and silk only for a few minutes, in order to teach a virtuous lesson. Therefore, the essence was to establish taqwa [righteousness] for the sake of Allah, and all commandments are for this purpose. If, in order to establish taqwa for the sake of Allah, one must leave something that is considered to be a form of worship, then doing so would be a means of reward.”

(Aik Sahib ke Panch Suwalon ka Jawab, Anwar-ul-Ulum, p. 28)