The life of one of the best companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the 2nd Caliph of the Islamic State, Omar Ibn Al-Khattab رضي الله عنه.
An elderly Omar رضي الله عنه returns to his homeland Makkah for Hajj, reminiscing on the life he lived and the events that would change his life forever.
The message of Islam is proselytized by the Prophet ﷺ in secrecy in the earlier years of Prophethood. Murmurs of this new faith adopted by the downtrodden of Makkan society reach the ears of the Quraysh elite until its later made public.
Elites among the tribes of Makkah consult and conspire on how to respond to the Prophet ﷺ's public declaration and invitation. The Prophet's uncle, Abu Lahab, is among his fiercest enemies.
As Qurayshi tribesmen debate addressing and smearing the Prophet ﷺ, discord emerges among families and in broader society as the influence of his message grows.
Tempers flare and violence escalates as Makkans persecute relatives and unprotected people who embrace Islam. Umayyah ibn Khalaf discovers Bilal ibn Rabah رضي الله عنه's secret.
Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه advocates for the freedom of enslaved Muslims like Bilal ibn Rabah رضي الله عنه. Abu Jahl tortures vulnerable Muslim families like Yasser, Sumayyah, and Ammar رضي الله عنهم. Omar's friends confront him.
Persecution reaches unbearable lengths, and a group of Muslims seeks refuge in Abyssinia in King Najashi's kingdom. As frustrations in Makkah mount, so, too, does Omar's رضي الله عنه animus and frustration toward the Prophet ﷺ.
Omar's رضي الله عنه enmity and anger with the Prophet ﷺ reaches a boiling point. The Muslims receive two major victories that give them newfound strength.
Amr ibn Al As lobbies Najashi to return the emigrated Muslims to Makkah. Abu Talib and the family of the Prophet ﷺ strategize to protect him. The Quraysh tighten their grip on the Muslims of Makkah with a pledge to boycott hung in the Ka'bah.
Under threat of violence, the Muslims of Makkah must find safe passage to emigrate to Yathrib. A ransom is placed on Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه and the Prophet ﷺ to capture them on their path to the new city
After years of oppression, the Muslims finally meet the Qurayshi army on the battlefield of Badr.
Younger Makkans conspire revenge after their humiliating defeat in Badr. Muslims in Madinah deal with prisoners of war. Wahshi receives a chance at freedom.
Failing to heed military strategy proves costly for the Muslims as Makkans seek revenge in the Battle of Uhud. Despite earning his freedom, dissonance stirs Wahshi's heart. Salman رضي الله عنه, a companion from the distant lands of Persia, provides strategic insight on the eve of another battle.
The Battle of Khandaq approaches and the Muslims must simultaneously confront the Makkan army and Jewish tribes of Madinah who've abandoned their oaths with the Prophet ﷺ from two different fronts. A treaty with the Makkans at Hudaybiyah tests the patience and mettle of the companions.
Stipulations agreed upon in the Treaty of Hudaybiyah begin to backfire for whoever remains among the polytheist Makkans. Delegations of representatives are sent to neighboring kingdoms and lands to spread the message of Islam. The Ummah goes toward Makkah to make Umrah with the Prophet ﷺ.
The final remnants of polytheistic Makkah continue to wither as Khalid ibn Walid converts. The Muslims under the leadership of the Prophet ﷺ take control of Makkah in a peaceful conquest. Bilal ibn Rabah رضي الله عنه recites the adhan atop the Ka'bah.
Former foes find solace in the compassion of the Mercy to Mankind ﷺ. The Ummah suffers its greatest loss in the passing of God's final messenger ﷺ. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه provides the Muslims with much needed wisdom in this time of heartache.
A new era begins after the passing of the beloved ﷺ. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه becomes the first caliph of the Muslims. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه sends an army led by the young Usamah ibn Zayd رضي الله عنه for a campaign. Suhail ibn Amr رضي الله عنه reminds the Makkans to stay firm.
Challenges emerge during Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه 's caliphate, notably in the form of deserters of the faith who see the passing of the Prophet ﷺ as an opportunity to return to pre-Islamic ignorance.
By deploying Khalid ibn Walid رضي الله عنه's army, Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه confronts Musaylimah the Liar, a man claiming prophecy after the Prophet ﷺ, in the Battle of Yamama.
Wahshi has a chance at redemption. Abu Bakr and Umar رضي الله عنهم reflect on the preservation of the Qur'an as scholars of the holy book are martyred in battle. Khalid ibn Walid رضي الله عنه and the Muslim army confront the Persian Empire on the battlefields of Iraq.
Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه and leadership devise a military strategy to fight the Byzantine Empire, a superpower of the world, in Syria. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه's health diminishes, and Omar رضي الله عنه grapples with the weightiness of leadership when he is appointed the second caliph of the Muslims af...
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