Sunni view of Umar

Umar
Family Family tree of Umar Abdullah ibn Umar (son) Zayd ibn Umar (son) Ubayd Allah ibn Umar (son) Asim ibn Umar (son) Hafsa bint Umar (Daughter)
Views Sunni view of Umar Ten Promised Paradise Shia view of Umar
Related articles Treaty of Hudaybiyya Rashidun Caliph Succession to Muhammad Umar at Fatimah's house Military conquests Reforms (Pact of Umar)
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The Sunni Muslims' view of Umar ibn al-Khattab (584-644 AD) portray him as the second most esteemed companion of Muhammad. He is recognized as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate and a central figure in the early expansion and strengthening of the Islamic state. His conversion to Islam is considered a turning point for the early Muslim community, significantly bolstering its morale and public presence in Mecca. Described as a potential prophet, Umar is also revered for receiving divine praise and for his protective role against fitnah, with numerous Sunni traditions underscoring the severe consequences for those who revile him.