ACCEPTNG OUR ERRORS
ACCEPTNG OUR ERRORS
Hadrat Umar Radiallahu Anhu was a great personality but extremely concerned of his Islaah. Whilst delivering a Khutba, he mentioned a Mas’ala and a lady had objected. This was at the time when ladies used to attend the congregational prayers. She said, “O Umar, you are speaking against Kitabullah.” He said, “May Allah Jalla Jala Laho have mercy on the one that has indicated towards my error.” This is the correct approach when informed of an error.
It is narrated that there isn’t any good in that nation where the weak cannot claim their rights. They do not have access to claim their rights. The offices of Hadrat Umar Radiallahu Anhu were always open and he would tolerate the complain of all. The public were able to complain of Hadrat Umar Radiallahu Anhu as well. He didn’t feel that he is above rebuke and nobody can inform him of his mistakes. We are all prone to error. We feel that we have Khilaafat so who can correct us. A person with such attitude can never progress. If someone corrects us, think about it for a while. If it is correct, then bring about the necessary changes else let it go from the other ear.
