Shaykh Umar is a native Malawian, his family is from Lilongwe. He is a Hafiz and Graduate of University of Madinah Munawwarah, where he excelled in Arabic and Shariah. He currently teaches Quran, Fiqh and Hadith at Haji Mussah Islamic School. Shaykh Umar is also is active in giving dawah in local villages and towns.