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That was because `Umair, who had been fairly described by his companions as being "The
Matchless", could prove superiority over all human weakness caused by our material existence and our
thorny life.
When this great saint was destined to face the test of power and authority, his piety was not
afflicted. It rather became more elevated, raised beaming and bright.
When he was Governor of Homs, he drew a dear picture of the tasks of a Muslim ruler. How often
did his words from the pulpit shake the multitude of Muslims: "Islam is a well-fortified wall and a firm
gate. As for the wall, that's justice; and the gate is truth. If the wall is torn down and the gate destroyed,
then Islam loses its protective strength. Islam remains well-fortified as long as its reign is mighty. The
might of its reign cannot be realized by killing with swords or by slashing with whips; rather by the
fulfillment of truth and justice!"
Now we greet `Umair for the last time, greeting him with humility and respect! Let us bow our
heads for the best tutor, Muhmmad, the Imam of all the pious, Muhammad, Allah's mercy sent to the
people in the midst of the heat and drought of life.
May Allah's peace be upon him, may Allah's mercy be upon him, may Allah's salutations be unto
him, may Allah's blessings be upon him, and peace be upon all pious ones and peace be upon all his
righteous Companions.