What was the relationship between Umar (RA) and Muhammad ﷺ?

Explanation

Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)'s daughter Hafsa (RA) was married to Muhammad ﷺ, thus Umar (RA) became the father-in-law (wife's father) of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. This relationship was established in 3 AH after Hafsa's first husband Khunays ibn Hudhafa (RA) was martyred.

Good to know

Hafsa (RA) was the daughter of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) and is known as Umm al-Mu'minin. Her marriage to Muhammad ﷺ took place in 3 AH. Hafsa (RA) preserved a manuscript of the Quran that was later used for the compilation of the Quran during the caliphate of Uthman (RA).

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