I will not hear a man say...

I will not hear a man say: `The Messenger of Allah died save that I will cut off his head." Umar's call was decisive and rebellious. He, being an adept orator, used the most effective method of speech to persuade his listeners to believe him. Umar had sparked hope in their hearts that the Prophet (S) was still alive. He put fear in the hearts of the Muslims by telling them that the Prophet (S) would come to amputate the hands and legs of those who believed in his death.

Furthermore, Umar threatened them by saying: "I will cut off the neck of anyone who says: Allah's Messenger died." Fear and hope were the tools that Umar used to control the nerves of the Muslims. Because of the people's great love for the Prophet (S), the call to refuse accepting his death, easily found its way into their minds. Hence, no one objected to Umar and the misbelief that the Messenger had not died; this overtook all other news.

The Muslims suffered several hours in total suspense and confusion. They were prevented from believing in the Prophet's (as) death until Abu Bakr returned from a nearby village. As soon as Abu Bakr returned, he proceeded towards the Prophet's (as) house and uncovered his face to make sure that he was actually dead. He then went to the Mosque and found Umar still stating that the Prophet had not died.

Abu Bakr ordered Umar to sit down; Umar refused until he ordered him three times; yet, Umar still refused. Thus, Abu Bakr stood in another corner of the Mosque and addressed the people: "He who worships Muhammad should be informed that Muhammad has died. He who worships Allah should know that Allah is ever-living and does not die." Abu Bakr then recited the following verse: "Muhammad is no more than a Prophet: many were the Apostles that passed away before him.

If he died or was slain, will ye then turn back your heels?" When the Muslims heard this, they submitted to the fact. Even Umar believed that he had actually died, and as Umar himself said: "I only believed that he died after I had made sure that the verse was from the Holy Qur’an." Abu Bakr, and Umar's story was sad!! Right?! Yet even the simplest minds cannot be convinced that these events can be plainly interpreted. LOOK!

Umar shouted, swore, threatened those who say that the Messenger of Allah has actually died. But, when Abu Bakr recites a verse from the Qur’an, which Umar himself did not recognize!! Then Umar suddenly collapses; and believes that Muhammad really died!!