Umar staring at the wives of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.)

The Holy Quran says “Surely in the Messenger of God is a good role model for you”
Surah Ahzaab verse 21

This makes it imperative for every Muslim worth his salt to follow the personality of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) and do as he did. Moreover, he (s.a.w.a.) was the one who brought to us the pure religion of Islam which teaches us observing modesty and dignity. One of the acts of observing modesty and dignity is for all Muslim women to observe the veil and their husbands to ensure that they do so. This is not only a sign of piety for the woman but a sign of dignity for the husband too.

Will any true Muslim accept the fact that
1. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) did not practice what he preached

2. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) let his wives go out of house without Hijab (may Allah forgive us)

But Ayesha has accused the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) of letting his wives go out without Hijaab. It is mentioned in Sahih Bukhari, Book 4, Hadees 12

Ayesha narrates, “The wives of the Prophet used to go to Al-Manasi, a vast open place (near the Baqi graveyard at Medina) to answer the call of nature at night. Umar used to say to the Prophet, “Let your wives be veiled,” but Allah’s Apostle did not do so. One night Sauda bint Zam’a, the wife of the Prophet went out at ‘Isha’ time and she was a tall lady. Umar addressed her and said, “I have recognized you, O Sauda.” He said so, as he desired eagerly that the verses of the Hijab (the observing of veils by the Muslim women) may be revealed. So Allah revealed the verses of “Hijab” (A complete body cover excluding the eyes)”

From the above tradition (if it is Sahih) we see that:

1. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) did not care about the hijaab of his wives (We seek protection in God) while Umar was more concerned about the Islamic veil. 

2. Umar looked at Sauda (the Prophet’s wife) to the extent that he recognised her.

3. Umar said, “Let your wives be veiled” which means even other wives did not observe Hijaab. This could include Ayesha herself.

Therefore we conclude that,
1. If the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) did not care about his wives’ Hijaab and as per the Holy Quran he is our role model, we should also let our women go out of the house unveiled.

2. Umar, the so called “Faarooq” (distinguisher between good and bad) – who apparently was so concerned about the veil – considered it okay to stare at other men’s wives and even indulge in eve-teasing (as is obvious in this incident and numerous other instances).

3. If this tradition is not Sahih because it tarnishes the character of the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), then Sahih Bukhari is not Sahih.

4. Moreover, we observe in numerous other narrations recorded in the sources of the Ahle Tasannun that Umar forced women to remove their veils on flimsy grounds.

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Kind Advice to our Sunni Brothers : Leave aside these insulting traditions from Sahih Bukhari and follow the path of Purest Progeny of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a).Umar was a dubious character and traditions said by him cannot be trusted, especially those which are so insulting to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a).

Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a) character was best and he was the best among the men in all aspects. Dont tolerate insulting traditions about Holy Prophet (S.A.W.A).

 Shias believe that Holy Prophet(s.a.w.a) was the best creature of Allah, even higher than His Angels. After him(sa.w.a). Ali was the best person to guide the muslim Ummah, and he was appointed by Holy Prophet(sawa) in Ghadeer e Khum as his Vizier, Successor and Caliph.

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