Compiled from Various Sources
The Caliph ‘Umar (radhiyallahu anhu) was a fine example of a just, believing caliph, a pious, pure, strong and honest mujahid, a strong fortress for the ummah and its ‘aqeedah. He spent his entire caliphate serving his religion and his ‘aqeedah and his ummah, which he had been appointed to lead. He was the supreme commander of the army, and the faqeeh and mujtahid to whom everyone referred. He was a just judge and a compassionate father who was merciful to his flock, young and old, weak and strong, poor and rich. He was a sincere believer in Allah and His Messenger, a brilliant politician and a wise and decisive administrator. Under his leadership the structure of the ummah was strengthened, and during his reign the pillars of the Islamic conquests were established and the greatest victories were achieved over the Persians at al-Qadisiyah, al-Mada’in, Jaloola’ …
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