The Great Life of the the symbol of Modesty Named Uthman (RA)

A brief Recaputulation on the Life of Syedna Uthman bin Affan (RA).

1. Umar Farooq (RA) THE CONQUEROR Created By: Muhammad Qasim Hassan

2. Introduction Umar ibn al- Khaṭṭāb (RA) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate on 23 August 634. Umar was a senior companion and father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

3. Character His personality was characterized by courage and bravery as well as understanding of matters and leadership skills. one of the most powerful and influential Muslim caliphs in history. Umar was known for his strength of character, and his toughness in establishing truth. When it came to doing the right thing, nothing came between it and Umar. Umar had flair of reading people.

4. The Empire In his era Islam gained a great position, as the Islamic Empire expanded at an unprecedented rate ruling the whole Iraq, Egypt, Libya, Tripoli, Persia, Khurassan , Eastern Anatolia, South Armenian and Sajistan . Jerusalem (first Qiblah ) was conquered during his reign along with the whole Sassanid Persian Empire and two thirds of the Eastern Roman Empire. He ruled 3 continents of present world.

5. Some Prominent Services He is the one who founded the Lunar Calendar (Hijri Year i -e according to the date of Prophet Mohammad's (S.A.W.) migration to Medinah ). Umar (R.A.) was the first to introduce the public ministry system, where the records of officials and soldiers were kept. He was also the first person ever to appoint police forces to keep civil order. Another important aspect of Umar's (R.A.) rule was that he banned any of his governors/officials from engaging in trade or any sort of business dealings whilst being in a position of power.

6. Martyrdom Abu Lulu Al- Fayruz , the Magian (the fire worshiper) and nonbeliever and had a roman origin, stabbed Umar (R.A.) while he was in the Fajr Salah (dawn prayer) with a dagger of two blades. He stabbed him three times, one of these below the naval. Hence, Umar (R.A.) fell down bleeding copiously. Abdullah bin Awf (R.A.) threw his robe on him and when he realized that he was going to be overpowered, Abu Lulu stabbed himself to death (may Allah's curse be upon him). Umar (R.A.), was taken to his house with blood gushing out from his wound.  All of these occurred before sunrise. As per Umar (RA) will, he was buried, with the permission of Aishah (RA) alongside Prophet (SAW) and caliph Abu Bakr (RA)

7. Quiz time! How many continents did he rule? 4 3 5 2

8. Quiz Who Martyred Umar (RA) Abu Jahl Abu Lahab Firuz

9. Quiz Any 2 qualities of Umar (RA)

10. Quiz How many times did Firuz stab Umar (RA) 2 3 1 4

11. Quiz From when till when was his reign? 635-636 625-635 634-644