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AL-FAROUQ OMAR IBNUL- KHATTAB

Omar – Man of right and might

Omar Ibn al-Khattab, al-Farouk, the second orthodox Caliph, for whom may Allah’s good pleasure is prayed, is truly the strongman who helped Islam extend to an extensive area in the world. During his Caliphate, Islamic fighters conquered the two great powers of Persia and Rome, and the banners of Islam were hoisted high in Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean …

He was the fair caliph whose rule prevailed in justice and decisiveness and whose care for people was infinite.

Omar disliked favouritism and bias and showed ability to rule in a right and fair manner. He was lenient when matters required leniency and decisive and strong when things needed to be dealt with so.

It is known that he rejected gifts even for his wife.

And he punished the treasurer for he had presented his wife (A’teka) a simple gift!!!

The Messenger of A11ah, to whom may A11ah’s Blessings and peace be granted, told him: «Even Satan fears you Omar!!!».

Allah, to whom belong might and majesty, hath responded to the supplication of the Prophet, to whom may Allah’s Blessings and peace be granted, and supported Islam by Omar Ibn al-Khattab.

The Prophet besought A11ah, Be He exalted.

As for taking care of Moslems, Omar was known for spending the night in worshipping and walking around in Medina to inspect the conditions of Moslems people. He repeatedly worked for solving the problems of Moslems and helped the needy; poor families, women, children and elderly.

He was the first one to take care of the foundlings and babies; and he considered them the sons of the nation who deserve sympathy. So, he allocated monthly allowances for them.

Omar’s social policy was really a success. He let people feel sure of peace and stability as the resources of Bait al-Mal (The Moslems Treasury) were invested in their right place.

Orientalists described horn as a man who possesses great mental talent and abilities. «He was known for justice, straightforwardness and honesty»; Mr. Washington Irving said.

«Simplicity and doing duty were two basic principles cherished by Omar, Mr Moer said in his book «The Caliphate».

Omar, for whom may Allah’s good pleasure is prayed, was a wise man who gave priority to reason and faith. He also considered toiling and labour as Most important for man to avoid leisure which is the source of corruption, according to him.

Omar was humble and ascetic in dress and food. He also was simple and true in his behaviour.

Ah-Hurmozan, the Persian Commander, was taken prisoner to him. When he saw Omar, the Caliph, sleeping to the right of al-Masjed placing his head on his gown, he said: «Where is Omar?».

They told him: «Here he is».

Al-Hurmozan said: Where are his gaurds and escorts?». They said: «There is neither guard nor escort!

He said: «He must be a Prophet!

They said: «He is acting like prophets».

When Omar sat up he said: «Thanks be to Allah who humiliated this and his folks by Islam».

«O, Moslems! Cling fast to this religion and be guided by your Prophet’s Sunna (Tradition of sayings and acts).

And don’t be arrogant by the world. It is vanity.

Late in his life, he said: «O, Allah! I have grown old. My strength faltered and my people grew larger. 0, Allah! May thee taketh my soul as I still have sound mind and sound body».

Omar said this when he made his last pilgrimage to Mecca.

When he went to Medina he addressed Moslems:

«O, people! I have opened for you the bright route to lead a true life and left you in a clear situation…

It was also reported that Omar had said: «I saw as if a cock had picked me twice. I said it leads me to martyrdom and a Persian shall kill me».

Omar liked to die as martyr. And, afterwards, he told Moslems about what he had seen.

Abu Lu’lu’a, the assassin of Omar, was the boy of al-Maghira Ibn Shu’ba. He stabbed Omar by a poisonous dagger in the Mosque.

 He was buried at the tomb of the Messenger of Allah, to whom may Allah’s Blessings peace be granted, alongside his predecessor, Caliph Abu Bakr al-Seddeq.

In Omar’s opinion, Caliphate means consultation (Shura).

So, Othman lbn Affan was the third orthodox Caliph after him. Moslems, including Ali Ibn Abi Taleb, gave him the pledge of allegiance.

Omar, recommended his successor to have strong faith in Allah and to take care of the pioneering immigrants to keep their right and to maintain their dignity.

He also recommended him to take care of al-Ansar and the people of the far countries and to do good to them.

He considered them the shield of Islam and the wrath for the enemy. He started his recommendation with the Book of Allah

And he died without any hatred against anyone.

Omar never showed any favouritism or bias to a person to be his successor as Caliph.

Omar Ibn al-Khattab, for whom may Allah’s good pleasure is prayed, was a true man of right. He also was a true man of might. The word «al­ Farouk» is only one symbol of his great character as a man and as caliph.

Book’s Introduction

AL-FAROUQ OMAR IBNUL- KHATTAB

Praise be to Allah Who guided us, thanks to His favour and generosity, to the grace of Islam, and who bestowed upon us faith in the message of Mohammed, to whom may Allah’s blessings and peace be granted, the last of prophets and messengers and the best of His creatures as a whole, the herald of monotheism, the advocate of fraternity and humanity, who defeated the doctrines of polytheism and the defects of paganism by the power of evidence.

He also refuted all those unreasonable contenders and repelled the armies of stubborn soldiers by the force of sword and the talent of brain.

 Allah, by this, granted Him the might of brain and the solidness of heart and gave Him the grace of eloquence and the strength of faith. And He made Caliph’s after Him the best who protected religion and reunited Moslems.

So, in order to fulfil my promise and to carry out my duty towards my community and nation, I hereinafter introduce to readers the third book

«Omar Ibn al Khattab», the second orthodox caliph, following my first book «Biography of Mohamed the Messenger of Allah» and then my second book «Abu Bakr al-Seddeq».