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تاريخ الإسلام والأنبياء والصحابة
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تاريخ الإسلام والأنبياء والصحابة
Al-Faruq (The Distinguisher of Truth from Falsehood), Amir al-Mu'minin • رضي الله عنه
The second Caliph of Islam whose conversion brought public dignity to the Muslims in Makkah. Renowned for supreme justice, administrative genius, the establishment of the Hijri calendar, and the opening of Jerusalem (Bayt al-Maqdis).
“The Prophet ﷺ said: 'By Him in Whose Hand my soul is, whenever Satan sees you walking on a path, he takes a path other than yours.'”
“The Prophet ﷺ made supplication: 'O Allah, strengthen Islam through the one more beloved to You of these two men: Abu Jahl or Umar ibn al-Khattab.' And the more beloved was Umar.”
Converted in the 6th year of Prophethood after hearing Surah Ta-Ha
539 authentic narrations in canonical collections.
23 AH (644 CE) • Buried in Sacred Chamber (Al-Hujrah ash-Sharifah), Prophet's Mosque, Madinah
This companion was a central participant in historical migration and expedition pathways: