The story of 'Umar's death, that he died a martyr even though he was washed and shrouded?
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The questioner : Arguing based on the story of 'Umar, he says: The argument is not good, it is not sound.
The Shaykh : From which aspect?
The questioner : From the perspective that 'Umar was a martyr, and yet the Companions washed him and shrouded him, this is a witness, meaning.
The Shaykh : He suspected that it was the criticized hadith, and the hadith that is criticized is not the one criticized by a human being. Also, 'Umar was a martyr from another perspective, because he was not killed (may Allah be pleased with him) except for his striving in Islam, so it is as if he was killed in battle. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) described him with that,, so the mountain became calm.
But the scholars said that a martyr of battle, if he remains alive for a period of time, meaning that he is in a stable state of life and then dies, he is washed, shrouded, and prayed over. And 'Umar remained for three days.
The Shaykh : From which aspect?
The questioner : From the perspective that 'Umar was a martyr, and yet the Companions washed him and shrouded him, this is a witness, meaning.
The Shaykh : He suspected that it was the criticized hadith, and the hadith that is criticized is not the one criticized by a human being. Also, 'Umar was a martyr from another perspective, because he was not killed (may Allah be pleased with him) except for his striving in Islam, so it is as if he was killed in battle. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) described him with that,
When he and Abu Bakr, 'Umar, and 'Uthman ascended the mountain, the mountain shook beneath them, Mount Uhud, so he said: "Be firm, Uhud" - and in another narration: "Be calm, Uhud" - for upon you is a Prophet, a close friend, and two martyrs.
لما صعد الجبل هو وأبو بكر وعمر وعثمان، ارتج بهم الجبل ، جبل أحد ، فقال: اثبت أحد - وفي لفظ : اسكن أحد - فإنما عليك نبي وصديق وشهيدانBut the scholars said that a martyr of battle, if he remains alive for a period of time, meaning that he is in a stable state of life and then dies, he is washed, shrouded, and prayed over. And 'Umar remained for three days.