Sahih Muslim Hadith 4234 – Not Making A Will

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[4234] 22 – ( … ) It was narrated that Ibn 'Abbâs said: "When the Messenger of Allah 41t was dying, there were men in the house among whom was 'Umar bin Al- Khattâb. The Prophet ; said: 'Come, let me dictate for you a document after which you will not go astray.' 'Umar said: 'The Messenger of Allah is overcome with pain, and you have the Qur'ân; the Book of Allah is sufficient for us.' The people in the house disagreed, and they argued. Some of them said: 'Come close and let the Messenger of Allah dictate for you a document after which you will not go astray.' Others agreed with what 'Umar said. When their idle talk and argument in the presence of the Messenger of Allah ç became too much, the Messenger of Allah 0, said: 'Get up and leave." 'Ubaidullâh said: "Ibn 'Abbâs used to say: 'What a calamity it was when the Messenger of Allah was prevented from dictating that document for them because of their disagreement and noise." 26. The Book Of Vows (fl Chapter 1. The Command To (' ç QJI) Fulfill Vows