IMPORTANCE OF SALAAT

On the occasion of Hadhrat Umar’s assassination by the fire-worshipper, Lu’Lu’, he (Hadhrat Umar) had just commenced the Takbeer of Fajr Salaat when the evil mushrik plunged his poisonous dagger several times into the body of Ameerul Mu’mineen. As he was about to lapse into unconsciousness, he indicate to Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan Bin Auf to lead the Salaat. He then lost consciousness.

      Hadhrat Abdur Rahmaan (radhiyallahu anhu) shortened the Salaat by reciting Surah Asr and Surah Kauthar. After Salaat, the Sahaabah carried Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) to his home. When his eyes opened, the first question he asked: “Did the people perform Salaat?” The Sahaabah replied: “Yes, they have performed Salaat.” Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu anhu), satisfied, said: “Alhamdulillaah! There is no Islam for him who abandons Salaat.”

      Despite his rapidly deteriorating condition and extreme weakness, Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) made Wudhu and performed Fajr Salaat. After Salaat, he enquired: “O People! Who is my assassin?” He was told: “It is Lu’lu’ the Majusi (fire-worshipper) slave.” Hadhrat Umar (radhiyallahu anhu), profusely thanked Allah Ta’ala and expressed his gratitude that his assassin was not a Muslim.