Who was the sister of Hazrat Umar (R.A.) who first embraced Islam?

Explanation

Hazrat Fatima bint al-Khattab (R.A.) was the sister of Hazrat Umar (R.A.) and the wife of Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid (R.A.), who was among the Ashra Mubashra. She and her husband accepted Islam before Hazrat Umar (R.A.). It was at her house that Hazrat Umar (R.A.) first heard the recitation of Surah Taha, which became the turning point for his own acceptance of Islam.

Good to know

When Hazrat Umar (R.A.) set out with the intention to kill the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), he was informed that his own sister Fatima and her husband had already embraced Islam. He went to her house and heard them reciting verses from Surah Taha. After initially striking his sister, he was moved by her bleeding yet steadfast faith and asked to see the Quranic verses, which ultimately led to his conversion at Dar al-Arqam.

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