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• Umm al-Mu'minin Hafsah, daughter of Umar (رضي الله عنه).
• She was the wife of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
• She was the first woman known as a "Hafiz e Quran."
• Her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ took place in 3 A.H.
• She was born in 605 AD in Mecca.
• She was passed away in 665 AD in Medina.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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• After the Battle of Yamama (632 AD), Hazrat Umar (R.A.) suggested compiling the Quran into one collection.
• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.) initially hesitated but later accepted the suggestion.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (R.A.) was appointed to undertake the compilation.
• The compiled manuscript was kept with Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A.), then Hazrat Umar (R.A.), and later Hazrat Hafsa (R.A.).

Last verified on 13-09-2026

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• Hazrat Umar conquered Bait Ul Maqdas in 15 A.H.
• Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz, commonly known as Umar II, was the eighth Umayyad caliph.
• Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz called the first Mujaddid.
• He was sixth righteous caliph of Islam after Hasan Ibn Ali.
• Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz was born on 2 November 682 in Medina, Umayyad Caliphate.
• Died on 5 February 720 (aged 37).

Last verified on 06-09-2026

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• 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

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

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• 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.

Last verified on 18-07-2026

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• 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)

Last verified on 19-07-2026

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• 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.

Last verified on 20-07-2026

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• 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