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The 43 pages that link to Umar ibn al-Khattab, each with the reason it gives.

• Abu BakrRelated: Abu Bakr designated Umar as his successor, shaping the next transfer of power.

• Islamic calendarRelated: His decision formalized the calendar’s epoch.

• Early Muslim conquestsRelated: His reign saw the conquest of Syria, Egypt, Iraq, and much of the Sasanian Empire.

• AishaRelated: Umar was Aisha’s contemporary and Hafsa’s father, linking their families within the early Muslim community.

• Khalid ibn al-WalidRelated: Umar removed Khalid from overall command while the conquest of Syria was underway.

• WaqfRelated: A well-known account describes his dedication of land as an enduring charity.

• Muslim conquest of PersiaRelated: His caliphate oversaw the conquest's decisive campaigns and administration of newly won lands.

• ShuraRelated: His appointment of a council to choose his successor offered another model of consultation.

• Amr ibn al-AsRelated: Umar authorized Amr’s Egyptian campaign and appointed him governor.

• DhimmīRelated: Later accounts connected his rule with agreements and restrictions concerning conquered communities.

• Muslim conquest of the LevantRelated: His reign encompassed the capture of Jerusalem and consolidation of Muslim rule in the Levant.

• Arab conquest of EgyptRelated: He authorized the invasion and governed the caliphate during Egypt’s capture.

• Bid'ahRelated: His reported remark about congregational Ramadan prayer anchors discussions of commendable innovation.

• Uthman ibn AffanRelated: Umar appointed the council that selected Uthman as his successor.

• DiwanRelated: Later tradition credits Umar with establishing the first Muslim military register.

• Compilation of the QuranRelated: Tradition credits him with urging Abu Bakr to commission the initial collection.

• Early Islamic conquestsRelated: Conquests of Syria, Egypt, and much of the Sasanian realm occurred under his rule.

• Talha ibn Ubayd AllahRelated: Umar included Talha among the council members tasked with selecting the next caliph.

• Bilal ibn RabahRelated: Tradition recounts Umar honoring Bilal’s call to prayer after Muhammad’s death.

• Sa'd ibn Abi WaqqasRelated: Umar appointed Sa'd to command the Iraq campaign and govern Kufa.

• Abd al-Rahman ibn AwfRelated: Ibn Awf served on the council that selected Umar’s successor.

• The Ten Promised ParadiseRelated: He is among the ten and later succeeded Abu Bakr as caliph.

• Zayd ibn ThabitRelated: Traditions say Umar urged Abu Bakr to commission the Quran’s collection after Yamama.

• Abu Ubayda ibn al-JarrahRelated: Umar appointed Abu Ubayda to command in Syria and govern the province.

• Black StoneRelated: He is reported to have kissed the stone while affirming it could neither harm nor benefit.

• Islamic New YearRelated: Tradition credits his caliphate with establishing the Hijri calendar's era.

• Yazdegerd IIIRelated: His government directed major campaigns against Yazdegerd's empire.

• Abu Musa al-Ash'ariRelated: Umar appointed Abu Musa to govern Basra and other territories.

• Muslim conquest of SyriaRelated: His reign saw the decisive victories and consolidation of Muslim rule in Syria.

• Battle of KhaybarRelated: Some accounts also associate him with an assault on a Khaybar stronghold.

• Sa'id ibn ZaydRelated: Sa'id’s relationship with Umar through Fatima connects him to a major early Muslim leader.

• Zubayr ibn al-AwwamRelated: Zubayr was among the companions Umar named to consult over succession.

• Abd Allah ibn Mas'udRelated: Umar appointed Ibn Mas'ud to teach and administer in Kufa.

• Abd Allah ibn Umar ibn al-KhattabRelated: Ibn Umar was Umar’s son and inherited a prominent place in the early Muslim community.

• Battle of the YarmukRelated: His government directed the Syrian campaign and reinforced the forces facing Byzantium.

• Hijri eraRelated: Tradition credits his reign with instituting the Hijri era for official dating.

• Ubayy ibn Ka'bRelated: Reports associate Umar with consulting Ubayy on Qur’anic recitation.