الحكم بن عمرو الغفاري

Al-Hakam ibn Amr al-Ghifari

The Principled Companion

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Relación con el Profeta ﷺ

Al-Hakam learned his principled stance directly from the Prophet ﷺ, who taught that there is no obedience to creation in disobedience to the Creator. This lesson defined his entire life and legacy.

Eventos clave de su vida

8 AH

Participated in the conquest of Mecca

45 AH

Refused the governor's unjust order regarding spoils

50 AH

Passed away in Khurasan

Biografía completa

Al-Hakam ibn Amr al-Ghifari was a companion known for his firm adherence to principle over political expediency. When Ziyad ibn Abihi, the governor, ordered him to distribute spoils in a manner that violated Islamic law, al-Hakam refused, famously stating that the command of Allah supersedes the command of the emir. He served as a commander in the eastern conquests and was known for his piety, courage, and uncompromising stance toward justice even against those in power.

Citas famosas

"The command of Allah is greater than the command of the emir."

Lecciones para tu vida

1

Obedience to Allah transcends obedience to authority.

2

Courage means standing firm against injustice from the powerful.

3

Principled refusal is a form of worship.

Cómo ser como ellos

¿Quieres seguir los pasos de Al-Hakam ibn Amr al-Ghifari? Comienza con estos pasos prácticos extraídos de su vida.

  • 1

    Obedience to Allah transcends obedience to authority.

  • 2

    Courage means standing firm against injustice from the powerful.

  • 3

    Principled refusal is a form of worship.

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