The Lion of the Desert

Umar ibn Al-Khattab Umar ibn Al-Khattab ibn Nufayl ibn Abdul Uzza is one of Rasulullah Muhammad’s companions and the second caliph of Khulafa’ Ar-Rasyidin era. He was also known as the Lion of the Desert, Abu Hafs or the Father of Hafshah, and Al-Faruq which means the one who distinguish between right and wrong. He was born in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 583 CE, thirteen years after Rasulullah’s birth. Umar ibn Al-Khattab was very famous since he was young among the Meccan people for his bravery, power, and intelligence. At that time, he could write and read which are very rare for people to have these abilities. He was interested in poetry and history. He also excelled in many sports such as wrestling, riding, and horsemanship. He also engaged in trade and profited which made him one of Meccan rich men. He was also ever been an ambassador of the Quraish tribe. Before he came into Islam, he opposed Islam and he even threatened to kill Rasulullah (pbuh). He was very promi...