Saudi Arabia Discovers Inscription of Umar bin Khattab, Early Golden Islamic Traces Revealed
Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission discovered an ancient stone inscription bearing the name of Umar bin Khattab R.A., the second caliph, in Al Mahd region, Medina. The inscription uses Hijazi script, one of the oldest forms of Islamic Arabic writing. It contains a prayer: "May Allah be the protector of Umar bin Khattab in this world and the hereafter" and "There is no god but Allah."
The find is part of 1,774 artifacts documented during surveys in three areas: Al Suwayriqiyah, Al Muwayhiyah, and Hadhah. The team also mapped 156 new archaeological sites, including 1,259 rock art images, 461 Islamic inscriptions, and other remains like palaces, wells, and ancient Arabic poetry.
Umar bin Khattab R.A. led the Rashidun Caliphate from 634–644 AD. Under his leadership, the Islamic territory expanded rapidly. This inscription serves as physical evidence linking historical records with material remains from the early Muslim era.
The discovery confirms that the land of Medina still holds many stories of early Islamic civilization that continue to be studied to this day.
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