Complexion of Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu)
Question
What was the complexion of Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu)? Someone very recently told me that he was "black". Is this true?
Answer
This is not true.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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