الحكم بن عمرو الغفاري
Al-Hakam ibn Amr al-Ghifari
The Principled Companion
Marrëdhënia me Profetin 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.
Ngjarje Kyçe të Jetës
Participated in the conquest of Mecca
Refused the governor's unjust order regarding spoils
Passed away in Khurasan
Biografia e Plotë
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.
Thënie të Famshme
"The command of Allah is greater than the command of the emir."
Mësime për Jetën Tënde
Obedience to Allah transcends obedience to authority.
Courage means standing firm against injustice from the powerful.
Principled refusal is a form of worship.
Si të Jesh si Ata
Dëshiron të ecësh në gjurmët e Al-Hakam ibn Amr al-Ghifari? Fillo me këto hapa praktikë të nxjerra nga jeta e tij.
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Obedience to Allah transcends obedience to authority.
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Courage means standing firm against injustice from the powerful.
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Principled refusal is a form of worship.