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It is mentioned that when ‘Umar bin Haybarah was sent as a Governor to Iraq and Khuraasan by Yazeed bin Abdul Malik, the first thing he did was call forward Hadrat Sayyiduna Imam Hasan Basri, Hadrat Sayyiduna Mohammed bin Sereen and Hadrat Sayyiduna Imam Shu’bah – may Allah be pleased with him.

 

He mentioned to them that Allah Almighty had placed Yazeed bin Abdul Malik to rule over the Muslims and it is through him that he had received the position of Governor. Therefore, whatever orders he get from the Khalifah, he would carry out these orders and instructions without favour or fear. After he had delivered his political speech, he asked these eminent scholars about their opinion in this regard.

 

Hadrat Sayyiduna Hasan Basri – may Allah be pleased with him – spoke on their behalf. He mentioned, “O ibn Haybarah! Fear Allah and not Yazeed. Remember that the Divine Wrath of Allah is something which Yazeed will never be able to help and assist you against. Bear in mind that very soon, this Divine Creator will send the Angel of Death for you and he will make you reach a dark hole which is called the grave. It will not be like your palaces and lit up houses. In that place, except for your actions, nothing would be of benefit to you. Therefore, do not disobey Almighty merely for the sake of any king. This is certainly not permitted that you disobey the Almighty for any wordily creature.”

 

When the Governor heard these brave words of Hadrat Sayyiduna Hasan Basri – may Allah be pleased with him, he was not only over awed, but was also silenced. The three of them then left the court of the Governor. (Ibn Khalakan, 128)