00:06a complete life story from birth to martyrdom many centuries ago in the valley city of makkah
00:13known for its tribes trade and traditions a child was born who would later become one of the greatest
00:17leaders in history his name was umar ibn al-khatab he was born around 583 ce into the respected tribe
00:26of banu adi of quraish name and lineage full name umar ibn al-khatab radiya allahu anhu father al-khatab
00:35ibn nufail mother hantama bint hisham tribe banu adi quraish his family was respected and held
00:43influence in makkah during that era literacy was uncommon in arabia hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu
00:50was among those who learned to read and write as a young man he developed strong physical abilities
00:57horse riding skills knowledge of trade and business public speaking and leadership skills
01:05understanding of arab genealogy and customs as he grew older he became known for strength
01:11intelligence and firm decision making before islam arabia followed tribal traditions and idol worship
01:17hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu lived according to the customs of his society and was initially among
01:24those who opposed the new message of islam when prophet muhammad peace be upon him began inviting
01:30people toward belief in one god umar radiya allahu anhu did not accept the message at first he believed
01:37this movement would transform the existing social order but history was about to change one day hazrat umar
01:45radiya allahu anhu learned that his sister had accepted islam he went to her house there verses
01:52of the quran were being recited he listened his heart began to soften the anger turned into reflection
01:58soon afterward he went to meet prophet muhammad peace be upon him and accepted islam this became one of the
02:05most important moments in early islamic history muslims gained new confidence and strength after
02:12embracing islam umar radiya allahu anhu became known as al-farooq the one who distinguishes truth from
02:19falsehood after accepting islam hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu devoted himself to supporting the prophet
02:26and the muslim community he participated in major events and campaigns important battles and events
02:32battle of battle of badr battle of uhud battle of the trench treaty of hudaibiyah conquest of mecca
02:43battle of hunain battle of tabuq he remained among the closest companions of the prophet peace be upon
02:51him and often took part in important consultations when muslims were instructed to migrate from makkah to
02:57medina many left quietly due to persecution traditional historical accounts describe hazrat umar radiya
03:04allahu anhu as leaving openly and confidently in medina he helped build and strengthen the new muslim
03:11community when prophet muhammad peace be upon him passed away the muslim community experienced deep grief
03:17hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu was deeply affected afterward abu bakr became the first caliph
03:25hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu was deeply affected afterward abu bakr became the first caliph
03:45hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu served as one of his closest advisors and played an important role in
03:51state affairs hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu became famous for justice he would often walk through
03:58medina at night to understand the condition of ordinary people a well-known narration describes
04:03that one night he found a mother trying to calm hungry children by heating an empty pot hazrat umar
04:09radiya allahu anhu returned to the public treasury he personally carried flour when someone offered to
04:16carry it for him he replied will you carry my burden on the day of judgment he then helped prepare
04:22food
04:22until the children were satisfied during his leadership the islamic state expanded significantly
04:28one syria major battle battle of yarmouk result large parts of syria came under muslim rule
04:35two iraq major battle battle of al-qadisiya result muslim forces gained control over major regions of iraq
04:44three egypt egypt military leadership amr ibn al-as result egypt became part of the expanding islamic
04:52state four jerusalem hasrad umar radiya allahu anhu personally traveled to receive the city peacefully
05:01location jerusalem his entry became known for humility and peaceful administration five persia major
05:09battle battle battle of nahavand result major areas of iran came under muslim rule in 23 a h 644 ce
05:19during the fajr prayer in medina hazrat umar radiya allahu anhu was attacked and seriously injured
05:26during his final days he advised the muslim community and encouraged consultation regarding future
05:31leadership soon afterward he passed away hazrat umar farooq radiya allahu anhu passed away in
05:39644 ce 23 a h he was buried in al-masjid al-nabawi beside prophet muhammad and hazrat abu bak
05:50radiya allahu anhu hazrat umar farooq a symbol of justice leadership and humility
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