2nd Caliph Hazrat Umar bin Al-Khattab (634-644 C.E.) | خلیفہ دوم حضرت عمر بن الخطاب رضی اللہ عنہ

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Asslamoalaikum sisters, brothers and friends we are discribing about second caliph of Khulfa-e-rashidun Hazrat umar ibn al Khattab (RA)

Hazrat Umar was the second Caliph of Islam and one of the closest Companions to the Prophet Mohammad SAW. He was so firm in his practice of Islam that he usually could sense what was right or wrong before the Prophet ? had informed others of it. He used to say to his friends: “If a mule stumbles near the Euphrates River, I fear being questioned by Allah as to why I had not paved the road for it.” ‘Umar is the greatest examples of a just ruler. Before he reverted, ‘Umar was a bitter enemy of Islam, but when he entered the fold, the Muslims felt strong enough to withstand any oppression, and began worshipping Allah openly. The Prophet? said of ‘Umar: “Among the Children of Israel who lived before you, there were men who used to be inspired with guidance though they were not Prophets, and if there were any such person amongst my followers, it would be ‘Umar.”

Brief Biography

Umar Bin Al-Khattab(R) was among the nobles of the Quraish. The Prophet ? give him the title of Farooq. His parents were Khattab ibn Nufayl and Hantamah bint Hisham Makhzumi. They had 3 children, 2 boys and 1 girl. Their names are Umar bin Al-Khattab(R), Zaid bint al-Khattab(R), and Fatima bint al-Khattab(R).

Umar Bin Al-Khattab (R) was known to be one of the strongest and most fearless men, before and after he embraced Islam. Umar Bin Al-Khattab (R) was educated and knowledgeable. He had learned to read and write while still a child, which was a very rare thing in Makkah at the time.

In the beginning of Prophet hood, Muslims were few and weak. Allah guided Umar Bin Al-Khattab (R) to serve Islam. Umar Bin Al-Khattab (R) was a great pillar of strength for Islam.

Umar bin Al-Khattab had great virtue. Umar Bin Al-Khattab(R) was also very pious and sincere. He used to cry during his salah!! On one occasion the Prophet? said to Umar (R) “By Allah, Satan will never tread the way you pass through”.

Umar Bin Al-Khattab(R) was the 2nd Khaleefah of Islam, after Abu Bakr (R). Umar Bin Al-Khattab(R) spent many nights going around the streets of Madina to see whether anyone needed help. He gave needy people some food to eat so no one slept hungry.

Umar Bin Al-Khattab(R) was fair, strong and righteous during his years as a Khaleefah. The great powers of Roman and Persian Empires were defeated during the decade long Caliphate. The conquest include Persia, Iraq, Jazirah, Khurasan, Baluchistan, Syria, Palestine, Egypt and Armenia.

He was 63 years old when he died. He was buried next to Muhammad (saw) and Abu Bakr(R) in Masjid Nabawi. He was given the glad tiding of Jannah.

'Umar ibn Al-Khattaab (May Allah be pleased with him) was born 13 years after the Messenger of Allah peace be upon him. He was from the nobles of the tribe of the Quraish and before the advent of Islam, he held the position of mediator for the tribe in the event of war. [1]

Full Name
Umar bin al-Khattab b. Nufayl b. 'Abdul-'Uzza b. Riyah b. 'Abdullah b. Qurt b. Razah b. 'Adi b. Ka'b
Parents
Khattab ibn Nufayl / Hantamah bint Hisham Makhzumi
Siblings
Zayd ibn al-Khattab, Fatima bint al-Khattab, Safiyah bint al-Khattab
Birth Date/Place
41 BH/582 CE (Makkah)
Death Date/Place
23 AH/645 CE (Medinah)[ In-sha-Allaah Martyred ]
Places of Stay
Makkah/Medina

Spouse(s)
Zaynab bint Maz'un, Umm Kulthum bint 'Amr (Jarwal), Qaraybah bint Abi Umayyah al-Sugra, Jamila bint Thabit ibn Abi al-Aflah

Children

Abdullah Ibn Umar, Hafsa bint Umar, 'Abdur Rahman bin 'Umar (Akbar), 'Ubaidallah bin 'Umar, Zayd bin 'Umar, 'Asim bin 'Umar, 'Iyad bin 'Umar, Zaid (older) bin 'Umar, Ruqayyah bint 'Umar, Fatima bint 'Umar, 'Abdur Rahman(middle), 'Abdur Rahman
(younger), Zainab bint 'Umar