Hazrat Umer Farooq (RA) Quotes about Ego

Umar Farooq (RA) becomes a water carrier to humble his ego

This incident shows the humility and selflessness of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA). He was the caliph of the Muslims, but he was not afraid to humble himself in the service of others. He understood that the key to spiritual growth is to control one's ego. By carrying water for a poor man, he was showing that he was not above anyone else. He was also teaching others that it is important to serve others, regardless of their social status.

From an Islamic point of view, this incident is a reminder that we should always strive to be humble and selfless. We should not let our egos get in the way of serving others. We should also remember that everyone is equal in the sight of Allah. We should treat everyone with respect, regardless of their social status.

This incident also teaches us that we should be aware of our thoughts and feelings. If we have negative thoughts about ourselves or others, we should take steps to correct them. We should focus on our good qualities and try to improve our weaknesses. We should also remember that Allah is always watching us.

Once, during his caliphate, Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) put a waterskin full of water on his back and knocked on the door of a poor Muslim man. He said, "Open the door, I am bringing water for you." People asked, "O Amir-ul-Momineen, what are you doing? You are the caliph of Muslims, why did you have to become a water carrier?" He replied, "I had a thought that embassies from Caesar and Kisra come to Umar, so I have treated my soul so that the mood of the soul becomes right."

ایک بار حضرت عمر فاروق ؓ نے اپنے عہدِ خلافت میں ایک مشک پانی سے بھری ہوئی اپنی پُشت پر رکھ کر کسی غریب مُسلمان کے دروازے پر آواز دی کہ دروازہ کھولہ، بہشتی پانی بھرے گا، لوگوں نے عرض کیا یا امیرُالمومنین یہ آپؓ کیا کر رہے ہیں، آپؓ مسلمانوں کے خلیفہ ہیں، آپؓ کو سقہ بننے کی کیا ضرورت پیش آئی، تو ارشاد فرمایا کہ میرے نفس میں خیال گُزرا کہ عمرؓ کے پاس قیصرو کسرٰی کے وفود آتے ہیں، پس میں نے اپنے نفس کا علاج کیا ہے تاکہ نفس کا مزاج دُرست ہو جائے۔