Umar, according to historical accounts, was a tall, stout, ruddy man with distinct physical features.
Physical Appearance of Umar (Based on Historical Records)
The following table summarizes Umar's appearance as described in the provided references:
| Feature | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Tall | Abu Raja al-U'taridi (via Ibn Asakir) |
| Build | Stout | Abu Raja al-U'taridi (via Ibn Asakir) |
| Complexion | Very ruddy, also described as white and pale | Abu Raja al-U'taridi (via Ibn Asakir), Amir bin Rabi'ah (via Ibn Sa'ad) |
| Hair | Very bald with scanty hair on the cheeks | Abu Raja al-U'taridi (via Ibn Asakir) |
| Moustache | Large with reddish ends | Abu Raja al-U'taridi (via Ibn Asakir) |
Detailed Descriptions
- Height and Build: Umar was noted to be tall and stout.
- Complexion: Accounts differ slightly. One describes him as "very ruddy", while another mentions "a white man, pale".
- Hair: He was "very bald", but had "scanty hair on the cheeks".
- Moustache: His moustache was described as "large, and the ends thereof reddish".
