Omar ibn al-Khattab
Omar ibn al-Khattab, also known as Umar, was the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, serving from 634 to 644 CE. He is renowned for his significant contributions to the Islamic state, including the establishment of an administrative system and the expansion of the caliphate into parts of the Byzantine and Sassanian empires. Omar was known for his strong leadership and justice, famously declaring that even the caliph should be held accountable. His era saw the compilation of the Quran and the introduction of various public welfare programs. Omar's legacy continues to influence Islamic governance and jurisprudence, and he is often remembered for his saying that 'the best way to defeat an enemy is to make him your friend.' His leadership style and reforms have left an indelible mark on Islamic history.
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Omar ibn al-Khattab is mentioned as having permitted the giving of Zakat al-Fitr in monetary value.
أبرز 11 سؤالا عن قيمة زكاة الفطر وهل تخرج نقودا أم حبوبا؟
Egypt· 2026-02-22
Omar ibn al-Khattab established the Hijri calendar, which is used to determine religious occasions in many Arab and Islamic countries.
اعرف موعد شهر رمضان المبارك وأول أيامه فلكيا لعام 1447 هجرياEgypt· 2026-02-06Omar ibn al-Khattab is quoted regarding the importance of mastering the Arabic language as part of 'muru'ah'.
قناطر: حين تفقد الكلمة وظيفتها
Iraq· 2025-10-19
He is another companion of Muhammad who people come to greet during the pilgrimage.
أكثر من 1.9 مليون مصلٍّ في الروضة الشريفة خلال موسم الحج
Saudi Arabia· 2025-07-19
Omar ibn al-Khattab established the Hijri calendar, referencing the migration of the Prophet Muhammad.
رمضان 2026 أقرب مما تتخيل.. هذا هو موعده المتوقع فلكيًاEgypt· 2025-06-26
Omar ibn al-Khattab officially adopted the Hijri calendar during the Islamic state.
مع حلول العام الهجري الجديد 1447هـ.. متى يبدأ رمضان 2026 فلكيًا؟Egypt· 2025-06-25Omar Ibn Al-Khattab is referenced as another companion who occasionally refrained from performing the sacrifice.
هل يجوز إخراج أموال أو لحوم بدلا عن الأضحية؟.. أمين الفتوى يجيبEgypt· 2025-06-02
Omar ibn al-Khattab is noted for establishing the Hijri calendar based on the lunar cycle.
"فصل لربك وانحر".. تعرف على موعد عيد الأضحى 2025 فلكياEgypt· 2025-04-29
Omar ibn al-Khattab established the Islamic lunar calendar.
عيد الأضحى 2025.. تعرف على موعد العيد الكبير وإجازته الرسميةEgypt· 2025-04-27Omar ibn al-Khattab established the Islamic lunar calendar.
موعد عيد الأضحى.. هلال شهر ذو الحجة يولد الثلاثاء الموافق 27 مايو 2025Egypt· 2025-04-26Omar ibn al-Khattab is referenced for his definition of weakness, stating that 'the weak person is one who is unable to govern himself.'
من هو القوي؟!Saudi Arabia· 2025-04-12He explained that Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab had authorized the payment of Zakat al-Fitr in cash.
La Zakat el Fitr : quel est le meilleur moment pour s'en acquitter?
Tunisia· 2025-03-28
Omar ibn al-Khattab is mentioned as having permitted the giving of Zakat al-Fitr in cash.
هذه هي قيمة زكاة الفطر لهذا العام
Algeria· 2025-03-16
Omar ibn al-Khattab is mentioned as having permitted the giving of Zakat al-Fitr in monetary value.
زكاة الفطر.. دار الإفتاء تجيب على 11 سؤالًا حول قيمتها وكيفية إخراجهاEgypt· 2025-03-15Omar ibn al-Khattab is mentioned as having permitted the giving of Zakat al-Fitr in monetary value.
زكاة الفطر.. دار الإفتاء تجيب على 11 سؤالًا حول قيمتها وكيفية إخراجهاEgypt· 2025-03-15
Omar ibn al-Khattab was the just caliph who confronted the poet Al-Hutay'ah.
لماذا اشترى الفاروق لسان الحطيئة.. قصة شاعر لا يكف عن الهجاء!Saudi Arabia· 2025-03-08
Omar ibn al-Khattab is referenced in a story illustrating the consequences of negative speech.
علاقة كلماتنا بحياتنا ..!Saudi Arabia· 2025-03-06
He mentioned that during the caliphate of Omar ibn al-Khattab, people were gathered to pray Taraweeh behind one imam.
هل يجوز أداء صلاة التراويح في المنزل؟.. مفتى الجمهورية السابق يجيب (فيديو)Egypt· 2025-02-20