Al-Mu'jam al-Saghir

Lady Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) says: When the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away, the people of Arabia became apostates, and the hypocrites raised their heads, looking for opportunities and situations for themselves. My father was struck by such a calamity that if it had fallen upon solid rocks, they would have shattered into pieces. And she says that in whatever matter people differed, my father took its share and its fruit and flew away with it. Then I mentioned Sayyiduna Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), so she said: He was very clever and sharp, and he alone would skillfully weave the fabric of affairs in the most excellent manner. Allah Almighty has prepared such unparalleled chiefs for the highest matters. Riyashi says: The person for whom there is no example is called «نسيج وحده», similarly «عيير وحده» and «جحيش وحده» are also said. As a poet has said: His mother brought him forth in such a way that he was wearing the turban of his sheet, he is very swift and accomplishes all tasks alone. Qais defends everyone with his own strength. Whoever the brave one meets, he attacks him. Riyashi says: Asma'i said this verse: Why does this sleep keep me happy, I try to remove it but it hastens upon me.