Umar Farooq

Hazra Umar Farooq (RA):

Umar Farooq(RA), the second Caliph of Islam, ruled for about ten years over more than 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 simple 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 him: he was unique.

His life and governing is a role model for the state heads of present time. They can get the policies are an and exemplary patterns by which he made the State of Madinah Super Power in the world and the most successful state.

Book Overview:

The book leads us to spend a meaningful life by serving others and the best guide for those who have authority that they will be answerable in front of Allah. They need to be warned in this world while performing their duties and fearful to Allah. Book also shows the love loyalty and devotion of Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) toward the Prophet of Allah.

About Author:

The book is written by Sir Nafees Khan. Sir Nafees is a former member of The Ontario College of Teachers in Canada and an educated of Aligarh Muslim University in India. Sir Nafees has been an elementary school teacher for more than thirty years. Since 1967, Sr. Nafees has been actively involved in the Muslim community in Canada.