Umar ibn Al-Khattāb 586 – 644

Biography

Umar ibn Al-Khattāb was born on January 1, 586, in Mecca during a transformative period in Arabian history. He would become a figure of significant influence and responsibility, serving as the Second Rashidun Caliph from 634 until his death in 644. During his decade of leadership, he guided the Islamic community through a formative chapter marked by expansion and administrative development.

Umar’s life came to an end on November 6, 644, in Medina, when he sustained a fatal stab wound. His death marked the conclusion of a remarkable ten-year tenure in one of history’s most consequential roles. The profound respect held for him was reflected in his final resting place—the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, a site of great spiritual significance in the Islamic world.

Umar ibn Al-Khattāb lived fifty-eight years, from his birth in Mecca to his death in Medina, witnessing and shaping the development of a new civilization. His legacy endures through the institutions and principles he helped establish during his caliphate, and his memory is preserved in the sacred ground where he was laid to rest.