Chapter 8: Famous Sayings of Umar bin Abd-al ‘Aziz
Famous Sayings of Umar bin Abd-al ‘Aziz:
Umar bin Abd-al ‘Aziz said: If the power you have allows you to oppress any people, then remember the power of Allah SWT always stands over you.
Umar also said that Islam consists of the Sunnah, the Fardh (obligatory duties) and the Shari’ah (Islamic law). Whoever fulfils them completes his faith, whoever neglects them has not perfected his faith and he added that as long as he lived, he would clarify these matters so people could act upon them, and that if he died, he preferred to be with Allah rather than seeking worldly company.
Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz said: The most loved qualities in Allah’s sight are sincere intention and forgiveness. They become a source of strength as well as of kindness in ruling.
Umar ibn al-Aziz once said: If a person is kind and compassionate to his fellow men in this world, Allah will be most Kind and Compassionate to him on the Day of Judgement.