'Abdullah (bin 'Umar)
'Abdullah (bin 'Umar)
c. 610 CE (3 BH) - c. 693–695 CE (73–74 AH, commonly reported 73 AH) CE
Abdullah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab (ra) was a senior Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), the son of the second Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab and Zaynab bint Madh'un. Known for his strict adherence to the Sunnah and deep piety, he participated in major events of the early Muslim community and later became one of the foremost authorities in hadith and practical jurisprudence in Madinah.
Key Information
- Full Name: 'Abdullah (bin 'Umar)
- Born: c. 610 CE (3 BH) CE
- Died: c. 693–695 CE (73–74 AH, commonly reported 73 AH) CE
- Tribe: Banu Adi ibn Ka'b (a clan of Quraysh)
- Hadith Narrated: 49 hadiths
I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: 'Islam is built on five: bearing witness that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, establishing the prayer, paying the zakah, performing Hajj, and fasting in Ramadan.'
'Abdullah (bin 'Umar) narrated 66 hadiths among the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. His exceptional memory and dedication to preserving the Prophet's teachings resulted in narrations that appear in various hadith collections.
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'Abdullah (bin 'Umar) reported:
'Abdullah (bin 'Umar) appears in numerous isnad (chains of narration) in hadith literature. His position as a narrator makes him a crucial link in many hadith transmission chains.
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A prolific narrator of hadith and a leading jurist among the Companions, Abdullah ibn Umar shaped early Islamic law through his precise transmission and practical application of the Prophet’s Sunnah. His meticulousness in following prophetic practice influenced later schools of fiqh and became a key reference for issues of worship, transactions, and personal conduct.
Historical Impact
Preservation of Prophetic Knowledge
This narrator dedicated significant effort to memorizing and transmitting the Prophet's teachings, preserving a portion of hadith literature that might otherwise have been lost.
Development of Hadith Sciences
The narrations from this scholar helped establish methodologies for hadith verification and contributed to the development of isnad (chain of narration) analysis.
Influence on Islamic Jurisprudence
Many legal rulings in Islamic law are derived from hadiths narrated by this scholar, making his contributions relevant to Islamic jurisprudence across schools of thought.
Scholarly Recognition
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References & Further Reading
- Al-Dhahabi, Siyar A'lam al-Nubala (Biographies of Noble Figures)
- Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani, Al-Isaba fi Tamyiz al-Sahaba (The Correct Distinction of the Companions)
- Muhammad Mustafa Azami, Studies in Hadith Methodology and Literature