It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made this supplication at the beginning of Islam: "O Allah! Grant strength to Islam through one of these two men—Abu Jahl or Umar bin Khattab—whichever of them is more beloved to You." (Sayyiduna Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, accepted Islam.) It is thus known that Sayyiduna Umar bin Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) was more beloved in the sight of Allah.