Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal is a comprehensive collection of hadith compiled by the Islamic scholar Ahmad ibn Hanbal, organized primarily by the companion who narrated each tradition. It is renowned for its vast scope, preserving thousands of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) across various topics of Islamic belief and practice.

Book 2, Musnad Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA), covers hadiths related to the second Caliph Umar, including his rulings, judgments, and guidance.

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 253

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 253 It was narrated that ‘Amr bin Shu`aib said: al`Abbas and `Ali came to `Umar (رضي الله عنه) with a dispute. Al-`Abbas said: Judge between me and this one, And the people said: Judge between them, judge between them. He said: I shall not judge between them; they […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 254

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 254 It was narrated that Malik bin Aws bin al-Hadathan said: One of the last verses to be revealed was the verse on riba, and when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) died, he had not explained it. So avoid riba and any dubious matter. حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، حَدَّثَنَا أَيُّوبُ، […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 255

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 255 It was narrated from Ibn al Musayyab that `Umar (رضي الله عنه) said: Do not rush in giving fatwas, for you do not know what Ameer al-Mu`mineen has decided with regard to Haji. When he met him later on, he asked him and ‘Umar said: I know […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 256

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 256 It was narrated from Abu Moosa that he used to advise people to do Tamattu` (in Hajj). A man said to him: `Umar bin al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) did Haji and wanted to deliver a speech to the people. ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf said: The uneducated people are […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 257

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 257 it was narrated that `AbdurRahman bin `Awf said: I heard an-Nu`man – i.e., bin Basheer – say: `Umar (رضي الله عنه) mentioned what the people had acquired of worldly gains and said: I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) remaining curled up all day, unable to find […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 258

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 258 It was narrated that Simak bin Harb said: `The deceased is tormented in his grave because of being wailed over.` Al-Hajjaj said: `…because of the wailing over him.` حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، وَحَجَّاجٌ، قَالَا حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ سِمَاكِ بْنِ حَرْبٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ النُّعْمَانَ يَعْنِي ابْنَ بَشِيرٍ، يَخْطُبُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 259

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 259 It was narrated from Ibn ‘Umar, from his father, that the Prophet said: I heard Rufai` Abul-`Aliyah narrate from Ibn ‘Abbas: A man told me – Shu’bah said: I think he said: one of the Companions of the Prophet (ﷺ) – The most admired of therm to […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 260

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 260 It was narrated that Qatadah said: I heard Abu `Uthman an-Nahdi say: the letter of ‘Umar came to us when we were in Adhrabeejan with `Utbah bin Farqad, or in Syria, (saying). The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade silk except so much – two fingers. Abu `Uthman […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 261

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 261 It was narrated that Qatadah said: `Umar (رضي الله عنه) prayed Fajr when he was in Jam`. Abu Dawood said: We were with `Umar in Jamo, and he said: The mustrikoort used not to move on until the sun rose, and they would say: Shine, (Mount) Thabeer. […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 262

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 262 It was narrated that ‘Amr bin Maimoon said: I heard Ibn `Umar say: `Umar (…) asked the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) : If I become junub at night; what should I do? He said: `Wash your private part then do wudoo’ then go to sleep.” حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 263

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 263 It was narrated that `Abdullah bin Deenar said: I heard Abul-Hakam said: I asked Ibn ʻUmar about earthenware jars and he narrated to us from ‘Umar (رضي الله عنه) that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade (making nabeedh in) earthenware jars, gourds, and varnished jars, حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 264

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 264 It was narrated that Salamah bin Kuhail said: I saw the bald one – meaning `Umar bin al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه)-kissing the Black Stone and saying. I know that you are only a stone, but I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) kiss you حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ […]