Name the first person who declared his conversion to Islam emphatically?

In a time when declaring faith in Islam meant facing hatred, harm, and even death — one man stood up boldly and made history.

Hazrat Umar (RA) was the first person to publicly declare his conversion to Islam in Makkah. Before him, most Muslims accepted Islam quietly to avoid persecution by the Quraysh. But Hazrat Umar (RA), known for his strength and fearless personality, changed that.

After accepting Islam, he went straight to the leaders of Makkah and told them openly about his faith. His bravery gave strength to the Muslim community, and his support was a major turning point.

He even offered prayers at the Kaaba with confidence, which made other Muslims feel safer to practice their religion openly. Hazrat Umar (RA) became one of the strongest defenders of Islam and later the second Caliph of the Islamic state.

His public acceptance of Islam was a powerful message that truth must not be hidden, no matter how hard the situation.