We enter the era of the Caliphate of al-Faruq Umar bin Khathab. The time when Medina was abundant with the results of the Ghanimah obtained by the Muslims from the treasures of the last Persian Emperor, Yazdajurd. There were crowns studded with gems, shawls made of pearls, as well as gold swords encrusted with jewels and marjan that they had never seen before.

Apart from these valuables, there are also a large group of prisoners. Among the captives were the Emperor's three daughters. At the initiative of Ali bin Abi Talib, the ransom prices of the three daughters were installed as high as possible, then they were given the freedom to choose among young Muslims who would redeem them.

The first daughter chose Muhammad bin Abi Bakar who later gave birth to a faqih figure of Medina, Qasim bin Muhammad. The second daughter chose Abdullah bin Umar bin Khathab who gave birth to a son named Salim who was very similar to his grandfather, Umar bin Khathab. While the third daughter chose Husayn bin Ali ibn Abi Talib who finally gave birth to Zainul Abidin.

Now, we will explore the beauty of the life journey of Salim bin Abdillah bin Umar, his father and his grandfather.

Salim was born in Medina al-Munawarah, the city which contained in it the tomb of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, the city the destination of which the air is full of nubuwat fragrance, the place of Allah's revelations.

He grew up under the care of his zuhud father, shawwam-qawwam (shiyam expert and night prayer expert), who had the character and character of Umar. From the beginning the father had seen signs of Allah's devotion and guidance in Salim. Reflected on the Islamic morality that is firmly above the Koran over other brothers. No wonder the father loves him sincerely, so that the other children are jealous of him. Abdullah responded to their attitude with his sya'ir:

They were jealous of my treatment of Salim

It is true, the skin between my eyes and nose is Salim

Dada Salim is filled with the traditions of the Prophet, explored the religion of Allah, was taught about interpretations and subsequently fostered in the noble holy land.

At that time, the Nabawi Mosque was still crowded with the presence of friends. When this young man entered, he met every corner of the mosque full of friends who were full of the teachings and fragrance of the words of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam. Wherever he cast his eyes or ears, there is only kindness.

Luckily Salim is able to take advantage of this opportunity. He inhaled as much knowledge as possible from the figures of his friends, including Abu Yusuf al-Ansari, Abu Hurairah, Abu Rafi, Abu Lubadah, Zaid bin Khathab, in addition to his own father, Abdullah bin Umar. Naturally, if in the not too distant future, he has been confirmed as a pious person, a figure of Tabi'in and one of the jurisprudence which is a place to ask Muslims in Medina about religion and Shari'a, about the problems of religion and world problems.



More than that, officials often ask for their advice and opinions when facing problems. They were impressed and very sympathetic to Salim bin Abdullah. He became a mainstay because of the subtlety of the language and the sweetness of the words. If the guardians and emirs oppose his views, do not expect the people of Medina to obey them.

For example, as experienced by Abdurrahman bin Dhahhak as mayor of Medina at the time of the Caliphate Yazid bin Abdul Malik. At this time Fatima bint Husein bin Ai was widowed with several sons. Ibn Dhahhak came to ask for his hand, but Fatima refused him gently, "Sorry, I have no desire to remarry. I have prayed for my life to look after my children. "

But Ibn Dhahhak still insisted. He continued to urge, while Fatima refused with fear. Ibn Dhahhak said threatening, "By Allah, if you do not want to be my wife, I will arrest your eldest son for allegedly drinking khamr."

Fathimah bint Husein complained about the problem to Salim bin Abdillah. Salim advised him to write a letter of complaint to Amir al-mu'minin about his arbitrary governor. So that the problem can be solved in a family manner. Fatima followed the advice and immediately sent someone to Damascus.

Before the envoy left, incidentally at the same time, Amir al-mu'minin gave orders that Ibn Hurmuz, the treasurer of Medina, immediately come to Damascus to bring financial reports. Ibn Hurmuz immediately prepared the necessary reports, then stopped for a moment to say goodbye to Fathim bint bint Husein, "I want to go to the Dmaskus, did you leave anything?"

Fatima said, "Yes, please report to Amir al-mu'minin the difficulties that I have experienced as a result of his guardian, Ibn Dhahhak. Also say how he ignored the scholars, especially Salim bin Abdullah bin Umar bin Khathab. "

Ibn Hurmuz regretted that he stopped at Fatima's house, because in fact he did not want to complain about Ibn Dhahhak to the Caliph in Damascus.

Ibn Hurmuz arrived in Damascus along with the day the messenger arrived carrying a complaint letter from Fatima bint Husein. In a meeting with the caliph, Ibn Hurmuz was asked about the conditions in Medina, also about Salim ibn Abdillah and other jurists. Yazid bin Abdul Malik asked, "Are there important things that you need to say or news that need to be discussed?" Ibn Hurmuz did not mention the story of Fatima bint Husein. His mouth was tightly locked about his guardian attitude to Salim bin Abdullah.

While he was still explaining the requested financial statements, the guards came in to report that the envoy Fatima binti Husein had asked for permission to face. Pale Ibn Hurmuz's face in worry. He immediately said, "May Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala gift Amirul Believers a long life. It is true that Fatima bint Husein also sent a message to me ... "then she told me everything.

Hearing the narrative of Ibn Hurmuz, Amir al-mu'minin stood up from his seat and shouted angrily, "Woe! Did I not ask you how was the message of Medina? Do you hide that big incident from me? "Ibn Hurmuz immediately apologized and sought excuses.

Then, the envoy entered and submitted a letter to Fatima bint Husein. Amir al-mu'minin immediately opened and read it. His eyes. He shouted loudly, "Ibn Dhahhak has dared to disturb the Prophet's family and ignored the advice of Salim bin Abdullah ?! Who can hear me the screams of governor Ibn Dhahak while he is tormented in Medina while I remain seated in Damascus? "



Among the audience said, "O believers, there is no one else in Medina except Abdul Wahid bin Bisyr an-Nadhari, raise him up. Currently he lives in Tha'if. "The Caliph said," Right ... for the sake of Allah ... he is indeed worthy of this task. "So the caliph asked for paper and wrote the letter of appointment of the governor:

"From Amirul Mukminin, Yazid bin Abdul Malik to Abdul Wahid bin Bisyr an-Nadhari.

Assalamualaikum

"With this letter I appointed you as governor in Medina. If this letter has arrived at you, then come to Medina and send Ibn Dhahhak down from his position. Order that he pay a fine of 40,000 dirhams, then punish him until I hear his shout from Medina. "

Departing the envoy who brought the letter to Thaif passed through Medina. When in Medina he did not live in Ibn Dhahhak's place, not even greeting him. The governor became suspicious and worried about him. He sent someone to invite the envoy to his house. Then he asked about the reasons for the messenger's arrival.

The envoy did not answer Ibn Dhahhak's questions. Then Ibn Dhahhak took something behind his bed and said, "Look, this package contains a thousand golden dinars. I swear I will keep secret about what you brought and where you went. "

The money was handed over, then the messenger answered Ibn Dhahhak's question. Furthermore Ibn Dhahhak said, "Wait here for only three days, I will go to Damascus for a while. Only after that can you continue your journey as instructed by you. "

Ibn Dhahhak rushed to prepare his vehicle, then immediately left Madinah for Damascus. When he arrived in Damascus, he went straight to the house of Yazid's brother, Maslamah bin Abdul Malik. He is a good helper. When he was before him, Ibn Dhahhak said:

Ibn Dhahhak, "I am under your protection, O amir."

Maslamah: "Hopefully it's fine, what happened to you?"

Ibn Dhahhak: "Amir al-mu'minin was angry with me for the mistakes I made."

Next Maslamah met Yazid bin Abdul Malik and said:

Maslamah: "I have an important need, O Amir al-mu'minin."

Yazid: "All your needs will be full except for the problem of Ibn Dhahhak."

Maslamah: "For God's sake I have no need other than that."

Yazid: "I can't forgive him."

Maslamah: "Actually, what mistake did he make?"

Yazid: "He disturbed Fatima bint Husein and threatened and pressed him. He also ignored the advice of Salim bin Abdullah about that. Poets, community leaders, scholars and residents of Medina criticized him.

Maslamah: "If that is the case, then it is up to you O Amir al-mu'minin."

Yazid: "Now command Ibn Dhahhak to return to Medina. He must receive punishment from the new governor so that it becomes a lesson for other officials. "

Lamented the hearts of the residents of Medina, they were grateful for the appointment of a new governor and were happy with the execution of punishment for Ibn Dhahhak. They were satisfied because the new governor turned out to always apply well to the people and did not make decisions concerning interests but after asking for the approval of scholars such as Qasim bin Muhammad and Salim bin Abdillah.

How noble is the Muslim caliph Yazid bin Abdul Malik who has championed the Muslims and educated powerful officials for the glory of Islam