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Umar Farooq
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Umar Farooq(ra), the second Caliph of Islam, ruled for about ten years over a total area of 2,251,030 square miles. His rule was exemplary, every decision and action of his being guided by the word of Allah, as enshrined in the Quran.
It is difficult to imagine that any ruler who had a huge empire, like Umar Farooq's(ra), would live like a simple, common man. But that is exactly what he did. He wore clothes with many patches, slept on the floor, ate plain food and travelled to foreign lands with just one servant and a camel.
Umar Farooq (ra) had a strong sense of duty and justice. Throughout his rule, everyone was treated equally and with justice, whether he was a Muslim or a non-Muslim. He lived in the love and fear of Allah. In the history of the world, there was and still is no other ruler like he was unique.
Umar Farooq(ra), the second Caliph of Islam, ruled for about ten years over a total area of 2,251,030 square miles. His rule was exemplary, every decision and action of his being guided by the word of Allah, as enshrined in the Quran.
It is difficult to imagine that any ruler who had a huge empire, like Umar Farooq's(ra), would live like a simple, common man. But that is exactly what he did. He wore clothes with many patches, slept on the floor, ate plain food and travelled to foreign lands with just one servant and a camel.
Umar Farooq (ra) had a strong sense of duty and justice. Throughout his rule, everyone was treated equally and with justice, whether he was a Muslim or a non-Muslim. He lived in the love and fear of Allah. In the history of the world, there was and still is no other ruler like he was unique.
32 pages, Paperback
First published March 6, 2014
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May 20, 2016
A short book on Hazrat Umar Farooq (r. a) the second caliph of Islam and the man who was too near to the last prophet (p. b. u. h).
I always admire the character of Second Caliph of Islam and this short book enlightened the role he played in Islam. He put the great example of establishing a strong and the strongest empire. He created the best examples of justice, equality among Muslims and non Muslims, simplest life of his own with utmost dignity, and the rules that became the part of the modern world.
It should be recommended to the young ones so they can get inspiration from the life of the second caliph.
The Book is written in easy language for the young ones.
recommended, specially to the parents.
I always admire the character of Second Caliph of Islam and this short book enlightened the role he played in Islam. He put the great example of establishing a strong and the strongest empire. He created the best examples of justice, equality among Muslims and non Muslims, simplest life of his own with utmost dignity, and the rules that became the part of the modern world.
It should be recommended to the young ones so they can get inspiration from the life of the second caliph.
The Book is written in easy language for the young ones.
recommended, specially to the parents.
October 27, 2023
This was a great book about 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (or 'Umar Farooq) RA. It shows amazing stories about his life and if filled with beautiful pictures (drawings) . One of my favourite Islamic books.
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