The Last Sermon of Caliph Umar b. Abdul Aziz

This is what I have to say…

 

‘Umar b. ‘Abd Al-‘Aziz (Allâh have mercy on him) praised Allâh & said, “You were not created in vain, nor will you be left without purpose. Verily, you have an appointed time in which Allâh - the Most High - will come down to judge you. Wretched & ruined will he be who leaves the mercy of Allâh & is denied a Garden whose width is that of the heavens & Earth. Know you not that no one will be safe tomorrow save one who is...

"Taqwa" is the provision for every journey..

‘Umar bin Abdul-Aziz (rahimahullaah) said in a speech he gave:

“There is a provision for every journey, so take the best provision, (which is) At-Taqwa; from this life to the Hereafter. Be just like those who have just witnessed Allaah’s torment, so that you feel fear (from His torment) & eagerness (for His forgiveness). Do not have prolonged hopes because your hearts will become hardened & you will submit to your enemy (shaytaan). 

Transient pleasure of the Dunya

“This world does not really please as much as it hurts; it pleases for a short time, but it leads to longer agonies & wider sadness.”

’Umar b. ‘Abd al-‘Azīz [d. 101H/719CE]