Farouk Omar tv series is based on one of the best companions of Prophet Muhammad (SAV) and the 2nd Caliph of the Islamic state, Omar Ibn Al-Khattab. Farouk Omar is a historical Arab series.
Omar Tv Series with English subtitles
The life of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, the second Caliph of Islamic State
A 30-episode series showcasing the various events during the life of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) from his pre-Islamic days till his assassination. The series depends solely on established historical facts hence didn’t face criticism in terms of its content as past movies on similar subjects did.
The series commences with the 23 year of Hijra at Makkah, where the Muslim pilgrims have come together for the Hajj. In midst of them, we can see Umar Ibn Al Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) supplicating to the Lord while doing the Tawaaf around the Ka’abah. On the return journey to Medinah from Makkah, they pass by a group of people tending to their camels in the desert. Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) reminisces his past days, when he used to tend to his father Al-Khattab’s camels in the desert, and how his father used to work him to exhaustion and beat him up if he slackened.
However, now after his embracing Islam how life has changed for him with no one to stand between him and his Lord. The series then takes you on a historical ride as memories come gushing back to Umar (May Allah be pleased with him) about the various events that happened during his lifetime.
His Leadership is Conquest, his Pilgrimage is Victory, his Exemplary is Grace.
A metallic intelligent boy, became the world’s greatest rulers, he did not forget at the height of his power that he represents a letter of the highest ethical values, so he provided care for the vulnerable, and in justice for all, even for his enemies .. he was Farouk – ‘Umar bin al-Khattaab (radiAllaahu-‘anhu).
Thia historical drama tells the story of ‘Umar Ibn al-Khattaab (radiAllaahu-anhu), a close companion of the Final Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and influential ruler who oversaw the radical expansion of the Islamic empire in the 7th century.
This series was co-produced by MBC1 and Qatar TV. A 30-episode series showcasing the various events during the life of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (May Allaah be pleased with him) from his pre-Islamic days till his assassination. The series commences with the 23rd year of Hijra at Makkah, where the Muslim pilgrims have come together for the Hajj. In midst of them, we can see ‘Umar ibn al-Khattaab (May Allaah be pleased with him) supplicating to the One Lord while doing the Tawaaf around the Ka’bah. On the return journey to Madinah from Makkah, they pass by a group of people tending to their camels in the desert. ‘Umar (May Allaah be pleased with him) reminisces his past days, when he used to tend to his father al-Khattaab’s camels in the desert, and how his father used to work him to exhaustion and beat him up if he slackened. However, now after his embracing Islaam how life has changed for him with no one to stand between him and his Lord. The series then takes you on a historical ride as memories come gushing back to ‘Umar (May Allaah be pleased with him) about the various events that happened during his lifetime.
The production explicitly showcases the path of “Al-Farooq” and the values of equality, good governance, justice, tolerance, wisdom, compassion and leadership, etc. It further sheds light on the personal values of the Caliph, in addition to the preceding social environment highlighting the social values and geographic environment.
The historical drama, “Omar”, tells the story of Omar Ibn al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him), a close companion of Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and influential ruler who oversaw the radical expansion of the Islamic empire in the 7th century.
IMDB Score: 9.2/10 (Very High) See details
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References:
- https://www.islamicity.org/9106/omar-ibn-khattab-series
- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2063241
- https://archive.org/details/MBC-Omar-Series
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