Test Yourself: Are You Ready to Stand for Truth Like ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab?

Source: April 7, 2026

1. What was ‘Umar’s initial intention when he set out to find the Prophet ﷺ before his Islam?

To learn about Islam peacefully

To kill the Prophet ﷺ

To challenge him to a debate at the Ka‘bah

To protect him from Quraysh

Correct! Wrong!

He left his house with a sword, determined to end the Prophet’s mission.

2. Which Surah (chapter) did ‘Umar first hear that made his heart crack open?

Surah Yasin

Surah Ta. Ha

Surah Maryam

Surah Al-Fatihah

Correct! Wrong!

Surah Ta. Ha — specifically the verse: “We have not sent down the Quran to you to cause you distress.

3. What did the Prophet ﷺ say to ‘Umar when he entered the house where Muslims were hiding?

“You are welcome, O son of Khattab.”

“Why are you still holding your sword?”

“Has not the time come for you to accept Islam, O son of Khattab?”

“Allah has guided you tonight.”

Correct! Wrong!

A question that was both a gentle rebuke and a loving invitation.

4. What did the Muslims do immediately after ‘Umar accepted Islam?

They went back to praying in secret

They said the takbir (Allahu Akbar) so loudly that Makkah heard it

They migrated to Abyssinia the same night

They hid ‘Umar from Quraysh

Correct! Wrong!

For the first time, Muslims declared their faith openly and loudly because ‘Umar’s strength became their shield.

5. What did the Prophet ﷺ pray to Allah regarding ‘Umar before ‘Umar even became Muslim?

“O Allah, guide the people of Quraysh.”

“O Allah, strengthen Islam with whoever is more beloved to You: ‘Umar or Abu Jahl.”

“O Allah, save ‘Umar from the fire.”

“O Allah, make ‘Umar a king.”

Correct! Wrong!

The Prophet ﷺ didn’t know who Allah would choose — but he prayed, and Allah chose ‘Umar.

6. After becoming Muslim, what became ‘Umar’s greatest quality?

His wealth

His lineage

His uncompromising justice and courage for the truth

His poetry

Correct! Wrong!

‘Umar became known as Al-Farooq — the one who distinguishes between right and wrong.

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Test Yourself: Are You Ready to Stand for Truth Like ‘Umar ibn al-Khattab?

1. What was ‘Umar’s initial intention when he set out to find the Prophet ﷺ before his Islam?

2. Which Surah (chapter) did ‘Umar first hear that made his heart crack open?

3. What did the Prophet ﷺ say to ‘Umar when he entered the house where Muslims were hiding?

4. What did the Muslims do immediately after ‘Umar accepted Islam?

5. What did the Prophet ﷺ pray to Allah regarding ‘Umar before ‘Umar even became Muslim?

6. After becoming Muslim, what became ‘Umar’s greatest quality?

Source: April 7, 2026

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