Explanation

• Hazrat Umar Farooq was martyred on 1st Muharram 24 A.H
• Date of Attack: 26th Dhu al-Hijjah, 23 A.H.
• Date of Passing: 1st Muharram, 24 A.H.
• Attacker: Abu Lu'lu'a al-Majusi (Firoz)
• Place: Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina during the Fajr prayer
• Position: 2nd Rashidun Caliph
• Caliphate: 13–24 AH

Additional information

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

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Explanation

• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) started the practice of offering Tarawih prayers in congregation during Ramadan.
• This was organized in 14 AH during his Caliphate.
• He gathered the Muslims behind Hazrat Ubayy ibn Ka'b (R.A.) as the Imam.
• Tarawih is a Sunnah Mu'akkadah (Emphasized Sunnah).
• It is offered after Isha and before Witr during the month of Ramadan.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Umar (RA) was given the title "Al-Farooq" because he distinguished between truth and falsehood.
• Al-Farooq means "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong."
• Second Caliph: 634–644 AD (13–23 AH)
• Predecessor: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
• Successor: Hazrat Uthman (RA)

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Explanation

• Caliph: Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) (634–644 AD)
• Commander: Amr ibn al-Aas (RA)
• Conquest Period: 640–642 AD (19–21 AH)
• Key Victory: Capture of Babylon Fortress (641 AD)
• Capital Established: Fustat (641 AD), the first Islamic capital of Egypt.

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Explanation

• Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was appointed as the first Qazi by Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.).
• During the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.), Hazrat Umar (R.A.) was appointed to administer justice.
• He was renowned for his justice, wisdom, and knowledge of Islamic law.

Last verified on 20-07-2026