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who is too young to be told about the place where I hid it. I have buried the gold in the earth in a field and no one knows the place. If my brother, on account of my death, does not get his due share, I shall be called to account on the Day of Judgment for being dishonest. Be kind and grant me three days' time. After handing over the gold to the trustee, I will return to face death.
Caliph : Have you anyone who can stand as surety and who will be willing to suffer death if you fail to return?
Villager : (Looking at the people present in the court and pointing to Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari) This gentleman will stand as my surety.
Caliph : (addressing Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari) Do you agree to stand as surety?
Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari: I do.
Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari was a highly respected Sahabi. The Caliph accepted him as the surety. Both the accusers also agreed to it, and the criminal was allowed to leave.
The third day dawned. The accusers and the surety were present at the Masjid of the Rasoolullah. They were waiting for the criminal. As time passed, Sahabah felt anxious for the fate of Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari. When only an hour remained, both the accusers came forward and demanded from Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari their man.
Question 1: Why did the villager request three days' time before facing death?
Answer: The villager requested three days' time to retrieve the gold he had hidden and ensure his younger brother receives his due share, expressing concern about facing judgment on the Day of Judgment if he is considered dishonest.
Question 2: What condition did Hazrat Umar impose before granting the villager's request for a delay?
Answer: Hazrat Umar asked if there was anyone who could stand as surety and be willing to suffer death if the villager failed to return.
Question 3: Who agreed to stand as surety for the villager?
Answer: Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari agreed to stand as surety for the villager.
Question 4: What happened on the third day when the accusers and the surety were present at the Masjid?
Answer: On the third day, when only an hour remained, the accusers demanded the return of the criminal from Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari, causing anxiety among the Sahabah for his fate.
Question 5: What was the significance of Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari standing as surety for the villager?
Answer: Hazrat Abuzar Ghaffari, being a highly respected Sahabi, standing as surety added weight to the villager's promise to return, reassuring the accusers and the Caliph of the villager's sincerity.
