An Islamic Treasury of Virtues
12. Islamic Character
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“May God destroy the devil,” said Abdullah ibn
Umar. “Children are a sore trial for man.”
THE ROLE OF THE HEAD OF A HOUSEHOLD
Umar ibn Khattab having asked for the hand of
Ali’s daughter, Umm Kulthum, who was
considerably his junior, Ali instructed his sons,
Hasan and Husayn, to make arrangements for their
sister’s marriage to their uncle Umar. “She is a
woman no different from others,” they replied, “She
can look after her own affairs.” At this, Ali became
angry and was about to walk out, but Hasan caught
hold of his cloak. “Father,” he said, “we could not
bear it if you left us.” Hasan and Husayn then made
the arrangements for their sister’s marriage to
Umar.
(KANZ AL-UMMAL)
NO MUSLIM SHOULD EVER CONSIDER
ANOTHER MUSLIM INFERIOR
Hasan, the son of Ali ibn Abi Talib, tells of how,
once, when a group of Muslims came to Abu Musa
Ash’ari, who was governor during caliphate of
