If he would not find the answer...

If he would not find the answer, he would ask people whether they had heard something in this regard from the Holy Prophet. One of them would say what he had heard from the Holy Prophet about the issue. When he could not find anything related, he would gather the most experienced ones and consult them.

When they agree on a definite ruling, he would pass it.”[^3] (B) Malik, Abu-Dawud, Ibn Majah, al-Darimiy and others have reported that Abu-Bakr, once, said to a grandmother who came asking for her share of an inheritance, “In the Holy Qur'an, I could not find anything related to your case. Also, I could not find anything in the Holy Sunnah.

You should now wait until I consult people.” Al-Mughirah said, “When such a case was submitted before him, the Holy Prophet decided to give the one-sixth of an inheritance.” “Does anyone else have anything in this respect?” asked Abu-Bakr. Muhammad ibn Muslimah al-Ansariy stood and confirmed al-Mughirah’s claim. Thus, Abu-Bakr accepted.[^4] Like Abu-Bakr, `Umar used to ask the Sahabah on such issues and then judge.

(C) On the authority of al-Salamiy, al-Bayhaqiy narrated that `Umar consulted the people whether he would sentence to stoning punishment the lady who committed adultery with a shepherd who refused to give her water, while she was extremely thirsty, unless she would allow him to sleep with her.

(Imam) `Ali answered, “This lady was compelled; therefore I see that you should release her.” Following `Ali’s verdict, `Umar did.[^5] (D) `Umar asked Abu-Waqid al-Laythiy about the Surahs that the Holy Prophet used to recite in the Prayer of the Feast ( Salat al-Īdayn ). “The Holy Prophet used to recite Surah of Qaf (No.

50.and Surah of Iqtarabat ( al-Qamar 54),” answered Abu-Waqid.[^6] (E) On the authority of Sa`id ibn al-Musayyab, al-Hakim reported that while `Umar ibn al-Khattab was reciting the Holy Qur'an, he passed by the holy verse, “Those who believe and do not mix up their faith with iniquity.” (Holy Qur’an: 6/82) He summoned Ubayy ibn Ka`b and asked, “Are we excluded from this verse because none of us has ever committed iniquity?” Ubayy answered, “Iniquity in this verse stands for polytheism as is proven by the holy verse, “And when Luqman said to his son while he admonished him: O my son!

Do not associate aught with Allah; most surely, polytheism is a grievous iniquity. (Holy Qur’an: 31/13) ”[^7] (F) `Umar ordered to apply the sentence of whipping to one of the first Muhajirun because he had had strong drink.

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