Question

What is the status of this saying attributed to Sayyiduna ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) which is being shared by many people?

‘Umar Ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said:

“There are four types of oceans:

(1) Passion is the ocean of sins,

(2) The nafs is the ocean of desires,

(3) Death is the ocean of lives,

(4) The grave is the ocean of regrets.”

 

Answer

I have not come across this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Umar ibnul Khattab (radiyallahu ‘anhu) in any primary source.

Abu ‘Abdillah; Muhammad ibn Muhammad Al Mambiji (Demise: 785 A.H.) has cited a similar narration as the statement of an unnamed wise person. The narration should be quoted as such.

(Tasliyatu Ahlil Masaib, pg. 193)

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Mawlana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar

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