Story of Hazrat Umar's Journey | Hazrat Umar Ka Waqia | Islamic Stories | Awais Voice

Summary

The narrative recounts the journey of Hazrat Umar, before his conversion to Islam, as he travels to Damascus for trade. There, he encounters a hospitable stranger who later reveals himself as a Christian priest. After a series of trials, including being enslaved and escaping, Umar returns to Mecca and embraces Islam. The story highlights his eventual acceptance of Islam, becoming a companion to the Prophet Muhammad, and his significant role as the second Caliph after the Prophet's death.

Takeaways

• 🛤️ Hazrat Umar (RA) traveled to Damascus as part of a trading caravan before embracing Islam.
• 💰 He remembered a task from a female relative and returned to Damascus to fulfill it, but found the market closed.
• 🏠 A kind man hosted him overnight and advised him not to visit the market alone due to thieves.
• 🔨 The next day, Hazrat Umar was captured by a Christian priest and forced to work on a church construction.
• 😡 Hazrat Umar endured the priest's mistreatment for two days but eventually fought back, killing the priest after being struck.
• 🛤️ Fleeing Damascus, Hazrat Umar encountered a Roman who attempted to attack him, but Umar killed him in self-defense.
• 🏛️ Hazrat Umar eventually arrived at a church where the priest noticed signs of fear in him and provided hospitality, ensuring his safety.
• 📜 The priest, recognizing signs of leadership in Umar, predicted that Umar would one day become a ruler and asked for protection over the church’s property in writing.
• 🦸‍♂️ Upon returning to Mecca, Umar shared parts of his journey, but kept the priest’s prediction a secret.
• 🕌 After years, as Khalifa, Hazrat Umar encountered the same priest who, recalling their encounter, embraced Islam along with his followers.

Q & A

Who was Hazrat Umar bin Khattab before he accepted Islam?

Hazrat Umar bin Khattab, before accepting Islam, was a notable figure in the Quraysh tribe, known for his strength and leadership skills.

Why did Hazrat Umar return to Damascus after leaving with the caravan?

Hazrat Umar returned to Damascus because he remembered a relative had asked him to sell some gold and buy clothes, so he went back to complete this task.

What challenges did Hazrat Umar face upon returning to Damascus?

Hazrat Umar faced challenges like the markets being closed, forcing him to stay at a traveler’s inn. Later, he was forced into labor by a Christian priest who made him work on a church wall.

How did Hazrat Umar handle the situation with the priest's labor demands?

Initially, Hazrat Umar complied with the priest's demands, working on the church wall. However, when the priest attacked him, Hazrat Umar retaliated, ultimately killing the priest.

What significant event occurred when Hazrat Umar tried to leave Damascus a second time?

The second time Hazrat Umar attempted to leave Damascus, he encountered a Roman man who tried to attack him. Hazrat Umar defended himself by killing the man and taking his donkey for his journey.

How did Hazrat Umar receive hospitality from Christians during his journey?

As Hazrat Umar traveled on the priest’s donkey, he was warmly welcomed by Christian communities who saw him as a person of significance due to his association with the priest.

What did the priest reveal to Hazrat Umar about his future during their private conversation?

The priest told Hazrat Umar that signs indicated he would one day become a ruler in their land and have authority over many cities, showing insight into his future leadership.

How did Hazrat Umar's relative respond when he shared the priest's prophecy with her?

Hazrat Umar’s relative, a wise woman, affirmed the priest's vision, recalling a dream she had in which young Umar grew so tall that he touched the sky, indicating his future greatness.

What role did the Christian priest play in Hazrat Umar’s spiritual journey?

The priest recognized signs in Hazrat Umar that he would become a leader and indirectly played a role in Umar's spiritual journey, even predicting the coming of major changes that aligned with Islam’s rise.

What happened when Hazrat Umar returned to Damascus during his caliphate?

When Hazrat Umar returned to Damascus as a caliph, the same Christian priest, now an old man, approached him. Umar reminded the priest of their earlier agreement, leading the priest and his followers to accept Islam.