Umar ibn Abdul Aziz

The Muslim world has faced crisis, calamity and corruption throughout its history. From inquisition to invasion, it endures and emerges from these tribulations with an undeniable resilience and its faith in tact. There are key notable figures that have played a major role in safeguarding the faith whilst enduring the many trials of their time. In this 1-day course we will be focusing on one of these prominent figures, Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, the great grandson of the second Caliph Umar ibn Al Khattab.
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Level

Beginners

Duration

4 hours and 18 minutes in total

Number of Units

3

Course Overview

The Muslim world has faced crisis, calamity and corruption throughout its history. From inquisition to invasion, it endures and emerges from these tribulations with an undeniable resilience and its faith in tact. There are key notable figures that have played a major role in safeguarding the faith whilst enduring the many trials of their time. They helped lead Muslims to great successes and worked for the renewal and revival of the religion in times of confusion, persecution and stagnation.

As Muslims today, these figures can be a source of inspiration for us. By learning from their example we can derive a sense of strength in order to help us better attempt to understand how to cope with the trials of our own times.

In this 1-day course we will be focusing on one of these prominent figures, Umar ibn Abdul Aziz, the great grandson of the second Caliph Umar ibn Al Khattab.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students should be able to:
  • Take inspiration by learning from the example of Umar ibn Abdul Aziz 
  • Derive a sense of strength in order to better understand how to cope with the trials of our own times.