Q: What was the complexion of Umar (Radiyallahu Anhu)? Someone very recently told me that he was “black”. Is this true?
A: This is not true.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)