Sahih Muslim Hadith 1897 – The Virtue Of One

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[1897] 269 – (817) It was narrated from 'Amir bin Wâthilah that Nâfi' bin 'Abdul- Hârith met 'Umar in 'Usfân, and 'Umar had appointed him as governor of Makkah. He said: "Whom did you appoint over the people of the valley?" He said: "Ibn Abza." He said: "Who is Ibn Abza?" He said: "One of our freed slaves." He said: "You have appointed a freed slave over them?!" He said: "He is well versed in the Book of Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, and he is knowledgeable about the Farâ'id." 'Umar said: "Your Prophet said: 'Allah raises some in status because of this Book and He lowers others because of it."