What was Umar's epithet, meaning "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong"?
Al-Fārūq
Al-Hakim
Al-Adil
Al-Muqaddim
Answer
Umar was known for his pious and just nature, which earned him the epithet Al-Fārūq, meaning "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong." This title was given to him by the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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