Hazrat Jareer رضي الله عنه once passed by Hazrat ‘Umar رضي الله عنه during the period when Hazrat Sa’d رضي الله عنه was governor over Kufah. Seeing Hazrat Jareer رضي الله عنه, Hazrat ‘Umar رضي الله عنه asked him regarding Hazrat Sa’d رضي الله عنه. Hazrat Jareer رضي الله عنه gave the following reply:
“I left him in his position of rule as the most noble of people in authority and power, and the person who is least hard-hearted. He is like a devoted mother to his subjects, working for them just as an ant works tirelessly for its colony. He is the person who is most firm against wrong and oppression, and he is among the most beloved of the Quraish to the people.”
(Isaabah 3/64)
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