When Sayyiduna Umar was speared by Abu Lulu Feroz Majusi
After having been captured in battle during the Arab-Muslim conquest of Persia, Abu Lu’lu’a was brought to Medina, the then-capital of the Rashidun Caliphate, which was normally off-limits to non-Arab captives. However, as a highly skilled craftsman, Abu Lu’lu’a was exceptionally allowed entrance into the city in order to work for the caliph. At one point, Abu Lu’lu’a is said to have… Read More »