The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) agreed with Abu Bakr regarding the ransom of the prisoners of Badr, and Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, agreed with 'Umar; how is that?
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The questioner : Shaykh, may Allah reward you. You mentioned that the correct view is that Abu Bakr was right regarding the ransom of the prisoners of Badr, because the Prophet agreed with him, even though Allah agreed with 'Umar?
The Shaykh : He did not agree with 'Umar. Read *Zad al-Ma'ad* and it will become clear to you.
The questioner : How...
The Shaykh : Yes, but in the specific incident that occurred, the right was with these people because much good resulted from it. However, in the future, if the release or ransom had taken place...
Read, may Allah reward you with good, what the scholars said about this very verse.
The questioner : Was the compilation of the Qur'an from 'Umar's suggestion?
The Shaykh : No, no, meaning that Abu Bakr debated 'Umar. He says: "So I knew that Allah had expanded the chest of Abu Bakr."
The Shaykh : He did not agree with 'Umar. Read *Zad al-Ma'ad* and it will become clear to you.
The questioner : How...
The Shaykh : Yes, but in the specific incident that occurred, the right was with these people because much good resulted from it. However, in the future, if the release or ransom had taken place...
Read, may Allah reward you with good, what the scholars said about this very verse.
The questioner : Was the compilation of the Qur'an from 'Umar's suggestion?
The Shaykh : No, no, meaning that Abu Bakr debated 'Umar. He says: "So I knew that Allah had expanded the chest of Abu Bakr."