07/07/2025
Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA)
Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) was the second Caliph of Islam and one of the most prominent companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He was known by the title "Al-Farooq", meaning "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong."
Initially a fierce opponent of Islam, Hazrat Umar (RA) accepted Islam after being deeply moved by the verses of the Qur’an. His conversion was a turning point, bringing strength and confidence to the early Muslims.
After the death of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), Hazrat Umar (RA) became the Caliph. His era is remembered for justice, discipline, and remarkable administrative reforms. Under his leadership, vast regions including Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Persia, and Jerusalem were conquered.
He introduced several revolutionary systems such as judiciary, Bayt-ul-Mal (public treasury), police, prisons, population census, and the Islamic calendar. Known for his deep concern for the welfare of his people, he would personally patrol the streets at night.
In 644 CE (23 AH), he was martyred by a Persian slave named Abu Lu'lu Feroz.
Hazrat Umar’s life remains a shining example of piety, justice, leadership, and devotion to Islam.
