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There are 4 khalifahs (leader) in Islam. What number is Umar (r)
The second khalifah
In every new place that Umar (R) conquered what did he make sure to do
To build a Masjed
Muslims used to do something in secret, but when Umar (R) became Muslims he gave them the courage to do it in Public. What was it
Pray in public
What year was Umar (r) killed
644 C.E.
When Umar (R) became Muslim which uncle did he go to tell him that he accepted Islam?
Abu Jahl
Why did Umar (R) not go straight to the prophet to kill him
Because he heard that his sister had become Muslim and decided to kill hi sister first
Umar (R) had a daughter that the prophet (saw) married. what is her name
Hafsah (ra)
When Umar (r) became the (Khalifah) after Abu Bakr (r) passed away how many years did he rule for
10 years
When Umar go to his sisters how he heard her reciting something, what surah was she reciting
Surah Taha
When Umar (R) found out that the prophet (saw) had passed away and could not believe it what did he say he would do to anyone who said the prophet (saw) was dead
He said whoever said RasulAllah (saw) was dead would be punished by death
Umar (R) hated Islam so much that his plan was to do what?
To kill the prophet (saw)
Umar (R) defeated two major powers at the time. What are the two major powers
The Persians and the Romans
In Umar (R) leadership he would appoint governors. Umar (r) cancelled an appointment of a governor after the candidate commented something abut Umar(r) little son. Why did Umar (r) cancel the appointment
Because the governor said his son would never come near him because he is scared of him. Umar (r) cancelled the appointment because he said if your son is scared of you then so will the people so you are not fit to become a governor
How old was Umar (R) when the Prophet (saw) first received the revelation
24 years old
What was Umar before he accepted Islam
A polytheist (those who worship many idols)
What is the name of the Persian slave that killed Umar (r)
Firoz
Umar (R) was given two names because he had outstanding qualities. What are those two names
Al Faruq and Amir Al-Mumineen
Name three achievement Umar (R) accomplished in his leadership
1) He started the Islamic calendar from the date the messenger made migration (Hijrah) to Madinah
2) He stopped slavery where possible
3) He began the survey and assessment of lands for collecting taxes
4) Where it was not possible to stop slavery he encouraged the people to treat the slaves kindly and respectfully
5) He did not allow a child to be separated from his mom
6) He began tarawih (Ramadan nightly prayers) in congregation
When Abu Bakr (R) heard Umar (R) say who ever says the messenger (saw) had passed away he will kill him. Abu Bakr recited an ayah from the Quran which surah is it and what did the Ayah say
He recited a ayah from Surah Al-Imran. The ayah says "Muhammad (saw) is no more than a messenger; the messengers before him have already passed away..."
Umar (R) was given the name Al-Faruq. What does it mean
One who separates truth from falsehood