Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal is a comprehensive collection of hadith compiled by the Islamic scholar Ahmad ibn Hanbal, organized primarily by the companion who narrated each tradition. It is renowned for its vast scope, preserving thousands of sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) across various topics of Islamic belief and practice.

Book 2, Musnad Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA), covers hadiths related to the second Caliph Umar, including his rulings, judgments, and guidance.

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 193

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 193 It was narrated that Salim bin ‘Abdullah said: Were it not for the coming generations of the Muslims, I would not have conquered any town but I would have divided it as the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) divided Khaibar. حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 194

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 194 It was narrated that ‘Umar said: I heard ‘Umar say: Do not make women`s dowries expensive, do not make women`s dowries expensive, for had this been a sign of honour in this world or piety before Allah, the first one of you to do it would have […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 195

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 195 It was narrated that Abul-`Ajfa` as-Sulami said: `Umar bin al-Khattab gave a speech and said: O people, we used to know you when the Prophet (ﷺ) was among us and revelation was coming down to him; Allah would tell us about you. But now the Prophet (ﷺ) […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 196

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 196 It was narrated that Abu Firas suid: I was sitting beside Ibn ‘Umar, and we were waiting for the funeral of Umm Aban bint `Uthman bin `Affan. `Amr bin `Uthman was also present. Ibn ‘Abbas came, led by a guide, who told him where Ibn ‘Umar was. […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 197

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 197 It was narrated that `Abdullah bin Abi Mulaikah said: A daughter of `Uthman bin `Affan died in Makkah and Ibn `Umar and Ibn `Abbas attended her funeral. I was sitting between them and ibn `Umar said to ‘Amr bin `Uthman, who was facing him: why don`t you […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 198

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 198 `Abdullah bin Abi Mulaikah said: `Umar (رضي الله عنه) said: I was marching with a group of people on a campaign with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), and I swore, saying: No, by my father. A man behind me called out: “Do not swear by your fathers.` […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 199

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 199 It was narrated that Ibn `Abbas said: `Umar would swear an oath three times, saying: By Allah, no one has more right to this wealth than anyone else, I have no more right to it than anyone else; there is no Muslim who does not have a […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 200

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 200 It was narrated that Malik bin Aws bin al-Hadathan said: I am going to ask you about something, so do not hide it from me. [Ka`b said: By Allah I will not hide anything I know. ‘Umar said: What do you fear most for the ummah of […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 201

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 201 Abul-Mukhariq Zuhair bin Salim narrated that `Umair bin Sa`d al-Ansari was appointed by `Umar as governor of Hims… and he mentioned the hadeeth `Umar said to Ka`b: I heard `Abdullah bin `Umar say: `Umar said: Send me a doctor to examine this wound of mine. So they […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 202

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 202 Salim said: l heard `Umar bin al Khattab say: The people of Jahiliyyah used not to move on from Jam` until they saw the sun shining on (the mountain of) Thabeer, and they would say: Shine Thabeer, then we will move on swiftly. So the Messenger of […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 203

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 203 It was narrated that `Amr bin Maimoon said: I passed by Hisham bin Hakeem bin Hizam when he was reciting Sooratal-Furqan during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), I listened to his recitation and he was reciting in a manner different from the way in […]

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 204

Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: Book 2, Hadith 204 It was narrated from al Miswar bin Makhrarnah and `Abdur-Rahman bin Abdul-Qari that they heard Umar bin al Khattab say: `Umar said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever among you is seeking Lailatul Qadr, let him seek it in the odd-numbered nights of the last ten […]