Umar III al-Maqdisi
| Umar III al-Maqdisi | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 17th century (16–20 years) c. 1625–1645 |
| Predecessor | Ibrahim III Gumsami |
| Successor | Biri V or Ali III Walamma |
| Died | c. 1645 Ngazargamu, Bornu |
| Issue | Biri V Ali III Walamma |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty |
| Father | Idris IV Alooma |
| Mother | Fusam |
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.