Scholars and traditional commentators argue the statement refers to the social egalitarianism of Islam. In this view, Umar was expressing that, unlike the era of ignorance where tribal status determined who one could marry or be married to, he no longer cared about the lineage or social standing of those he entered into marriage contracts with or those who married into his family. Volume Context: Volume 3 of Ibn Sa'd's specifically covers the Companions of Badr
Tabaqat al-Kubra (The Major Classes): Volume III — Entry corresponding to page 269, hadith/chapter reference 3714 tabaqat al kubra. vol. 3 pg. 269 h. 3714
Title: The Courage of Radical Honesty: Lessons from the Shadow of Umar Umar was expressing that
You can find full translations and digitized versions of this volume on platforms like Archive.org , often featuring the translation by Aisha Bewley detailed analysis tabaqat al kubra. vol. 3 pg. 269 h. 3714