Why did 'Umar fear hypocrisy in himself in the story of his question to Hudhayfah, even though the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) had promised him Paradise?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: How is 'Umar's (may Allah be pleased with him) question to Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him) to be understood? Did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) count him among the hypocrites, even though 'Umar knew that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had promised him Paradise?
Answer:
He fears for himself. This is due to the intensity of his faith; he fears for himself. A believer does not declare himself pure, no matter how high his status, whether it is 'Umar or anyone else; no one declares himself pure. Rather, the more his faith increases, the more his fear increases.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner asks: How is 'Umar's (may Allah be pleased with him) question to Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him) to be understood? Did the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) count him among the hypocrites, even though 'Umar knew that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had promised him Paradise?
Answer:
He fears for himself. This is due to the intensity of his faith; he fears for himself. A believer does not declare himself pure, no matter how high his status, whether it is 'Umar or anyone else; no one declares himself pure. Rather, the more his faith increases, the more his fear increases.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1937- 4717] لماذا خاف عمر على نفسه النفاق في قصة سؤال حذيفة، مع أن الرسول ﷺ بشره بالجنة؟ — youtube.com
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