On
the authority of ‘Umar رضي الله عنه)) who said: One day, while we were sitting
with the Messenger of Allah
a man came before us whose clothes were
exceedingly white and whose hair was exceedingly black. There were no signs of
travel seen on him and none of us knew him. He approached and sat down by the Prophet
resting his knees to
his and placing the palms of his hands on his thighs, then he said, “O
Muhammad, inform me about Islaam.” So the Messenger of Allaah
said, “Islaam is to
testify that none has the right to be worshipped in truth except Allaah and
that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah, to establish the prayer, to pay the
Zakaat, to fast in Ramadhaan, and to make the pilgrimage (Hajj) to the House
(i.e.the Ka’bah in Makkah) if you are able to do so.” He said, “You have
spoken the truth,” and we were amazed that he was asking him and telling him
that he had spoken the truth. He said, “So inform me about Eemaan (Faith).” He
said, “It is to
believe in Allaah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Last Day, and to
believe in the Divine Decree (Qadr), both the good and the evil thereof.”
He said, “You have spoken the truth.” He said, “Then inform me about Ihsaan
(i.e. perfection in worship).” He
said , “It is to worship Allaah as though you see Him and
if you are not able to (worship Allaah as though you) see Him then He sees
you.” He said, “Then inform me about the Hour (i.e. the Day of Judgment).”
He
said, “The one being
questioned is not more knowledgeable about it than the questioner.” He
said, “Then inform me about its signs.” He said, “That the slave girl gives
birth to her female slave master and that you will see the barefooted, naked,
destitute shepherds competing in construction of lofty buildings.” Then he
departed and I stayed for a time. So the Messenger of Allaah
said, “O ‘Umar, do you
know who the questioner was?” I said, “Allaah and His Messenger know best.” He
said, “That was Jibreel who came to teach you your religion.” (Related
by Muslim)
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