Chapter 3: Governor of Madinah
Governor of Madinah:
Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz was around 25 years old when he was appointed as the governor of Madinah.
He was very keen to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in all aspects of his life, including Umrah, Hajj, prayer and recitation of the Quran.
Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz remained as the governor for several years and became known for his justice, honesty and upright leadership.
Testimony of Anas ibn Malik:
Anas ibn Malik said: I never performed prayer behind anyone who had such a great resemblance to the Prophet’s prayer as this young boy, Umar bin Abd al-Aziz.
Extension of Masjid Al-Nabawi:
While serving as governor, Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz supervised the expansion of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah and administered improvements to the city.