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        "id": 1568925,
        "msgid": "caliph-umars-renewal-of-ramadan-1771946355",
        "date": "2026-02-24 19:50:56",
        "title": "Caliph Umar's Renewal of Ramadan",
        "author": "Hasanul Rizqa",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Anthropology",
        "summary": "The article examines Caliph Umar bin Khattab's pivotal role in renewing Ramadan practices, particularly through establishing congregational Taraweeh prayers as a means of fostering community unity and brotherhood. Highlighting Umar's reputation for intellectual courage and creative jurisprudence, the piece illustrates how he balanced strict adherence to Islamic law with compassionate social consideration.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA \u2013 As history often reveals, Umar bin Khattab\nwas one of the few companions who possessed unique intellectual courage.\nWe remember, for example, Umar\u2019s comment about the tradition of kissing\nthe Hajar Aswad at the corner of the Kaaba. \u201cIf the Prophet (peace be\nupon him) had not done this, I would not have done it,\u201d said the figure\nknown as al-Faruq.<\/p>\n<p>Umar certainly thought long and hard before expressing his thoughts.\nHe may have seen the irrational aspects of the practice of kissing the\nHajar Aswad. However, he still did it sincerely, wanting to follow\nwhatever the Prophet (peace be upon him) exemplified.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his life, Umar was known for his many instances of\n<em>ijtihad<\/em> (independent reasoning). When he was caliph, Umar once\nfreed a thief for a very reasonable reason. The thief was known to be\npoor and desperate to meet his daily needs.<\/p>\n<p>Even though, as a leader who always tried to be consistent with the\nlaw, Umar was known for being strict in giving sanctions to anyone who\nviolated the teachings. But, Umar still gave very humane\nconsideration.<\/p>\n<p>Many of Umar\u2019s fresh ideas later became guidelines in the practice of\nworship. Besides being intelligent and courageous, Umar was also known\nfor being very critical of the Prophet\u2019s sayings. Including about the\nperformance of <em>shalat tarawih<\/em> (special night prayers) during\nRamadan.<\/p>\n<p>It was Umar who called for the performance of the <em>shalat sunnah\ntarawih<\/em> in congregation. Let every individual who is united in a\ntheological bond come together to foster togetherness. It is only one\nmonth out of 12 months that we go through every day.<\/p>\n<p>During this month, we revive the spirit of humanity that is rooted in\nthe teachings of <em>ukhuwah<\/em> (brotherhood). Each of us feels the\nsame atmosphere, as a symbol that togetherness is an important pillar of\nthe building of <em>ukhuwah<\/em> taught by Allah and His Messenger.<\/p>\n<p>Caliph Umar pioneered this tradition of togetherness by uniting the\nperformance of <em>shalat tarawih<\/em> together. A creativity\n(<em>tajdid<\/em>) in worship by giving social consideration for\nhumanity.<\/p>\n<p>Missing a leader like him.<\/p>\n<p>Umar bin Khattab is remembered as a companion who was very close to\nthe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In fact, before he became a\nMuslim, he was famous for opposing the Islamic <em>da\u2019wah<\/em>\n(mission). He even announced his intention to kill the Prophet (peace be\nupon him) several times.<\/p>\n<p>When the light of Islam illuminated his heart, Umar became a figure\nwho loved the Prophet (peace be upon him) very much. When he heard the\nnews of the Prophet\u2019s death, he immediately came to the crowd of\nmourners and drew his sword. He loudly proclaimed, \u201cAnyone who says that\nMuhammad has died, I will cut off his head!\u201d<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/caliph-umars-renewal-of-ramadan-1771946355",
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