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Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A) embraced Islam at the age of 27. His conversion was a major turning point in Islamic history. At the time, Muslims were under immense pressure and persecution in Makkah, practicing their faith in secrecy. Hazrat Umar (R.A) was a strong and influential man in the Quraysh tribe, initially known for his opposition to Islam.

However, his heart changed after reading verses from Surah Ta-Ha, and he accepted Islam after approaching the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) directly. His conversion brought strength and confidence to the Muslim community. It is recorded that after Hazrat Umar (R.A) embraced Islam, the Muslims were able to pray openly in the Kaaba for the first time, a privilege they previously could not exercise due to Qurayshi hostility.

His acceptance of Islam at a relatively young age allowed him to contribute decades of service to Islam — not only during the life of the Prophet (PBUH) but also later as the second Caliph of Islam, where he expanded the Islamic empire significantly and established foundational governance systems.

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  Hazrat Umar (R.A) embraced Islam at the age of 27.

  
  


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  He was among the most powerful early converts and brought public strength to Islam.

  
  


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  He accepted Islam after reading verses from Surah Ta-Ha.

  
  


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  His entry into Islam allowed Muslims to pray openly at the Kaaba.

  
  


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  He later became the second Caliph (Amir al-Mu’minin) after Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A).

  
  


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  His leadership marked the golden era of Islamic expansion and justice.

  
  


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  He is buried beside the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) in Masjid al-Nabawi.