Umar ibn al-Khattab (French) flights. 1 & 2 - from Dr. Ali M. Sallabi

Translation from English LN Favre-Rochex

Series Devoted to the History of Islam - Part II - The Rightly Guided Caliphs 2

We live in tumultuous times, but they are no more so than the time in which `Umar ibn al-Khattâb lived, who was born during the jahiliyya, and died at the dawn of the Golden Age of Islam. There are many lessons to be learned from the life of the second Caliph of Islam, who faced unprecedented challenges, but who always knew how to meet them without deviating from the limits set by the Shari`a, while remaining faithful to the purest spirit of Islam.

For anyone aspiring to a position of responsibility, this book offers the model of an ideal Muslim leader, a man who knew how to hold himself accountable before Allah for the welfare of all those in his charge, including women. , children, soldiers, non-Muslim subjects, and even animals. `Umar did not hesitate to invest himself on a daily basis, while keeping himself continuously informed of the affairs of the state, and who, before taking a major decision, consulted several experts and scholars.

For all other readers, this book represents a veritable doorway to an important and exciting period of Islamic history, and it also reminds us of an essential lesson, namely that our power does not depend on our possessions, our wealth or of our social status, but of our complete submission to Allah, and of the depth of our commitment to the path of Islam.

editor's note:

In the ranking of the 100 most influential people in history made by the American atrophysicist Michael H. Hart in 1978 and updated in 1992. Omar ibn al-Khattâb [may Allah be pleased with him] occupies the 52nd place! Throughout the history of humanity, it is described by other civilizations as a unique model of justice. And even his historic entry into Jerusalem on foot dressed in a cape, one fine day in April 637 (G), he authorized the Jews to return to the city after more than 500 years of suffering and prohibitions on the part of the Romans and Christians. the Jews consider him until today as the last liberator of the people of israel!