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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.

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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.

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• 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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Hazrat Umar (R.A) was the second caliph of Islam from 13 A.H to 23 AH (around 10 years)

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Hazrat Umar (Umar ibn al-Khattab) was the caliph during the conquest of Iraq.

This occurred in the early 7th century, expanding the Islamic empire significantly.

He was second caliph.

The caliph Hazrat Umar (RA) (634-44).

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• Hazrat Zaid bin Sabit (RA) was the first to record "Wahi" among the Quraish.
• Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) appointed Zaid bin Sabit to compile the Holy Quran at the request of Hazrat Umar (R.A).
• Sharjeel-ibn-Hasana Kandi was the first to transcribe revelations in Makkah.
• The last revelation was written by Abi Ibn Kaaf.
• Prophet Idrees (عليه السلام) was the first to write with a pen.