Explanation

• The verses recited before Hazrat Umar (R.A) were from Surah Taha
• Embraced by Islam in 616 AD at the age of 32 years.
• He later became the second Caliph (634–644 AD).
• He belonged to the Banu Adi clan of Quraysh.

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Explanation

Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on 24 A.H 1st Muharram

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Full name: Umar ibn Al-Khattāb

Umar ibn al-Khattab was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644 (13 to 24 Hijri).

the wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Hazrat Hafsah (رضہ) was the daughter of Umar Farooq (R.A)

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Explanation

Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab was the second caliph of Islam.

He was ruled for 10 years from 634 CE to 644 CE.

He succeeded Hazrat Abu Bakr.

He was instrumental in expanding the Islamic state.

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Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, commonly known as Umar II, was the eighth Umayyad caliph

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz called the first Mujaddid

and sixth righteous caliph of Islam after Hasan Ibn Ali

Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz was Born 2 November 682 in Medina, Umayyad Caliphate

Died 5 February 720 (aged 37)

Hazrat Umar conquered Bait Ul Maqdas in 16 A.H.

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Explanation

Umar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb was the second Rashidun caliph.

 Caliphate on 23 August 634.

Umar was a senior companion and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. 

Born: 585 AD, Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Assassinated: November 3, 644 AD, Medina, Saudi Arabia

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Jerusalem is located in Israel.

Jerusalem was conquered by Hazrat Umer caliph of Islam

Area: 125.1 km²

Founded: 3000 BC

Population: 874,186 (2016) United Nations

Jerusalem is considered by many to be one of the holiest places in the world.

Jerusalem largest city in Israel.

Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest monotheistic religions:

Judaism,

Islam,

Christianity

both Israel and Palestine have claimed Jerusalem as a capital city.

Israel captured the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the 1967 Middle East War.

Explanation

The Battle of Nihawand, fought in 642 CE.

It was the last major confrontation between the Muslim forces under Hazrat Umar (RA) and the Persian Empire.

It resulting in a decisive victory for the Muslims and the decline of the Persian Empire.

Explanation

• During the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA), imprisonment was introduced as a punishment for certain crimes.
• Prior to this, punishments were largely limited to fines, lashes, or death.

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Who was the First Caliph?

Hazrat Abu Bakar was the first caliph after Holy Prophet.

Hazrat Abu Bakar remained Chalipha 8 June 632 – 23 August 634

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Who was the second Caliph?

Hazrat Umar(R.A.)

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Who was the Third Caliph of Islam?

 Hazrat Usman(R.A.)

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Who was the fourth Caliph?

 Hazrat Ali (R.A.)

Hazrat Ali(R.A.) Caliph period from 656 till 661 CE

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Which sahabi proposed the name of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) for the first Caliphate of Islam?

Hazrat Umar (R.A)