Hazrat Umer

(R.A.)

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Introduction

Hazrat Umar Ibn-Al-Khattab was one of the most powerful and influential
Muslim caliphs. He belonged to Banu Adi family tribe of Quraish in
Makah. He was the second Caliph after Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) and
senior companion of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). If you look back in the
history of Islam the people who played a great role in spreading Islam the
one prominent name comes in your mind will be of Hazrat Umar (R.A).

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Early life and birth of Hazrat Umer (R.A)

He was born in 583 A.C in Banu Adi family a tribe of Quraish in

Makah. His father was Khattab ibn Nufayl and his mother was
Hantama bint Hisham, from the tribe of Banu Makhzum. He
was non-Muslim in the start and by occupation, he was a
businessman. Before accepting Islam; Umar (R.A) was one of
the most extreme enemies of Muhammad (SAW).

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Caliphate of Hazrat Umar

The most notable feature of Umar caliphate was the vast

expansion of islam. Apart from Arabia Egypt, Iraq,
Palistine and Iran also came under the protection of the
islam government. But the Greatness of Umar himself
lies in the quality of his rules. He gave a pratical meaning
to the Quranic instruction.

Once a woman brought a claim against caliph Umar

when Umar appeared on trial before the judge , the judge
stood up as a sign to respect toward him; Umar
reprimanded him, saying.This is the first act of injustice
you did do to this woman.
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Battle Death of Hazrat Umar (R.A.)

The first battle between the Muslims and the Quraish of Mecca took
place at Badr sixty miles from Madina on the trade route to Syria. A
divine revelation had prepared the Muslims for Jihad. The revelation
was:

"Fight in the way of God, with those who fight against you; but
transgress not, for God loveth not the transgressors. “It was a cold day
in January 624 A.D. when the Holy Prophet and his army reached the
valley of Badr. Intelligence was brought that the Quraish army was
encamped beyond a sand hill at the other end of the narrow plain.
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The Muslims hastened to take possession of the only stream of
water in the valley. The Muslims prayed to God for help. The
Holy Prophet prayed, "O Lord, forget not the promise of
assistance, for if this little band were to perish; there will be
none to offer thee worship."

The Muslim army consisted of 313 men. They had only two
horses and 70 camels. The Quraish army consisted of a
thousand persons, and they had a cavalry of 200 horsemen
and 100 camels. The Muslims were poorly equipped, but the
Quraish were well armed.
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The battle began early in the morning. The heralds of the
Quraish stepped forward and poured insults and abuses on the
Muslims. The Muslims replied with the shouts of "Allah-o-
Akbar."
Then three of the Quraish leaders Utba, Shaiba, and Walid
stepped forward and challenged the Muslims to single combat.
The challenge was accepted by Ali, Ubaida, and Hamza on
behalf of the Muslims. In the duels that followed Ali killed Walid;
Ubaida killed Shaiba; and Hamza killed Utba. The Quraish army
was stunned at the death of its three chosen leaders.

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THE END