Umar III al-Maqdisi

Umar III al-Maqdisi
Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire
Reign17th century (16–20 years)
c. 1625–1645
PredecessorIbrahim III Gumsami
SuccessorBiri V or Ali III Walamma
Diedc. 1645
Ngazargamu, Bornu
IssueBiri V
Ali III Walamma
DynastySayfawa dynasty
FatherIdris IV Alooma
MotherFusam

al-Ḥājj Umar III (ʿUmar bin Idrīs), called Umar al-Maqdisi and Umar Fusami, was mai (ruler) of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in the early-to-mid 17th century, ruling approximately 1625–1645. Umar's reign saw the fall of Bilala-ruled Kanem, though the region was secured by the general Dala Afuno.