What is the reference and authenticity of this narration?
It was reported that Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu) said:
“The Islam of ‘Umar was an opening, his migration was a victory and his leadership a mercy. I swear by Allah that we were unable to pray at the Ka’bah until ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu) accepted Islam.”
Answer:
Imam Tabarani (rahimahullah) has recorded this statement of Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu ‘anhu).
(Al Mu’jamul Kabir: 8806)
‘Allamah Haythami (rahimahullah) has declared the narrators reliable. However, he states that there is an omission in the chain.
(Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 9 pg. 62)
The narration is suitable to quote.
(Also see: Fathul Bari, Hadith: 3684)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar