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Sayidina Umar converted to Islam

Sayidina Umar converted to Islam By: Ahmad Syahrin Thoriq Sayidina Umar bin Khattab radhiyallahu'anhu was one of the people who was the strongest in his opposition to the preaching of the Prophet sallallaahu'alaihi wassalam and also the most sadistic in inflicting torture on the companions who converted to Islam at that time. And this is admitted by himself with his words: كُنْتُ مِنْ أَشَدِّ النَّاسِ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ "I used to be one of the most violent people against the Prophet sallallaahu'alaihi wassalam."[1] Because of his attitude, almost no one would have imagined that this figure would later receive guidance in the faith. Some of the Companions even said: لا يسلم ‌حَتَّى ‌يسلم ‌حمار ‌الخطاب "He will not convert to Islam until his father's donkey converts to Islam."[2] But that's the grace of Allah ta'ala, given to anyone he wants from His servants. Sayidina Umar bin Khattab converted t