Prioritizing the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) over the love of oneself
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: How was 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) able to change what was in his heart until he made the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) greater than his love for himself?
Answer:
Allah granted 'Umar faith. 'Umar is not like others after Abu Bakr. First Abu Bakr, then 'Umar. These two hold a distinguished position in the Ummah. The two Shaykhs, Abu Bakr and 'Umar, are not equaled by anyone else in the Ummah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: How was 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) able to change what was in his heart until he made the love of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) greater than his love for himself?
Answer:
Allah granted 'Umar faith. 'Umar is not like others after Abu Bakr. First Abu Bakr, then 'Umar. These two hold a distinguished position in the Ummah. The two Shaykhs, Abu Bakr and 'Umar, are not equaled by anyone else in the Ummah. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
شرح فتح المجيد 020-06-1437هـ — af.org.sa (1:04:31)
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