The Meaning of 'Umar's Statement to the Prophet: "You Are More Beloved to Me Than Myself"
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Question:
May Allah keep you safe, Honorable Shaykh. Regarding 'Umar's statement to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "By Him who sent you with the truth, you are dearer to me than my own soul," does this mean that 'Umar's love for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) increased at that moment, or that it led to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) command that his love for him be greater than his love for himself?
Answer:
It combines both matters. He submitted to the saying of the Messenger regarding faith and love, and his faith increased, because the believer's faith increases. So his faith and his love for the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) increased.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
May Allah keep you safe, Honorable Shaykh. Regarding 'Umar's statement to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), "By Him who sent you with the truth, you are dearer to me than my own soul," does this mean that 'Umar's love for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) increased at that moment, or that it led to the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) command that his love for him be greater than his love for himself?
Answer:
It combines both matters. He submitted to the saying of the Messenger
And Allah placed in his heart
وألقى الله في قلبهThe presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
شرح نونية ابن القيم [43] — alfawzan.live (44:56)
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