Umar 1
What tribe was Umar (RA) born to?
Banu Adi
Which one of his daughters was married to the Prophet (SAW)?
Hafsa (RA)
How long did Umar’s caliphate last?
13.5 years
Where was Islam spread under Umar’s leadership?
Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Persia, and parts of Central Asia
When was Umar (RA) born?
13 years after the Year of the Elephant
Umar (RA) was one of the few Makkans who knew how to read & write - True or False?
True
What did the Muslims do after Umar converted to Islam?
They were able to pray in public; pray at the Kaaba
What is Diwan?
state treasury used to distribute wealth fairly among the people
What was his father’s name?
al-Khattab ibn Nufay
How old was Umar (RA) when he converted to Islam?
27 years old
Umar (RA) accepted Islam after hearing verses from what surah?
Surah Taha
How old was Umar (RA) when he passed away?
63 years old
What was his mother’s name? Who was her brother?
Hantamah bint Hashim; Abu Jahal
The Prophet (SAW) gave Umar the title al-Faruq, what does it mean?
the one who distinguishes between right and wrong
What was Umar (RA) on his way to do before his conversion?
He was on his way to confront Prophet Muhammad
When did Umar (RA) deliver his last khutbah?
Dhul Hijjah 21, 23 AH
How many kids did Umar (RA) have?
He had 13 children: 9 sons and 4 daughters
What does Amir al-Mu'minin mean?
Commander of the Faithful
After striking his sister, Why did Fatimah (RA) refuse to hand Umar (RA) the pages immediately?
Because she told him only someone who is purified should touch them.
Who was the man who stabbed Umar (RA)?
He was a slave by the name of Feroz Abu Lu'lu'ah