the second Caliph of the Muslim Empire (634-644 A.D.). Umar was known to be a stern man, and expelled all Jews and Christians from Arabia.

• admitted to paradise, Sahih Bukhari 5.23, Sahih Bukhar 5.42 Sahih Bukhar 5.44 Sahih Bukhari 8.235

• would have sacrificed his parents for Muhammad, Sahih Bukhari 5.28

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