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Umar

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He who keeps his own counsel keeps his affairs in his own hands. The sayings warn against tyranny and urge kindness, saying you should not impose on others what you dislike. They also link true devotion to following divine commands, not just ritual.

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Umar ibn al-Khattab, simply known as Umar, was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from August 634 until his assassination in 644. He succeeded Abu Bakr and is regarded as a senior companion and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

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