I am confused by the statement of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab to the Messenger ﷺ: “I repent to Allah and His Messenger.” Is this repentance to other than Allah?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I am confused by what is reported from 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) of his saying to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), “I repent to Allah and His Messenger,” in the hadith about asking the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) many questionsMusannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 10:79. Is this repentance to other than
Answer:
Because it was difficult for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), so it is considered as being directed to him. It is considered as being directed to him regarding what happened. The meaning of “to His Messenger” is that it is considered as being directed to him. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I am confused by what is reported from 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) of his saying to the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), “I repent to Allah and His Messenger,” in the hadith about asking the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) many questions
When he said, “Ask me about whatever you wish”
لما قال سلوني ما شئتمAnswer:
Because it was difficult for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), so it is considered as being directed to him. It is considered as being directed to him regarding what happened. The meaning of “to His Messenger” is that it is considered as being directed to him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [234 -521] أشكل علي قول عمر بن الخطاب للرسول ﷺ: «أتوب إلى الله ورسوله» هل هذا من التوبة لغير الله؟ — youtube.com
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