What action did Umar take regarding Jews in Jerusalem?
Banished them
Forced conversion
Allowed them to worship
Imposed heavy taxes
Answer
According to Jewish tradition, Umar set aside the Christian ban on Jews and allowed them to enter Jerusalem and worship. This demonstrated his commitment to religious tolerance.
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