Umar Ibn Al-Khattab - His Life and Times

Umar ibn al Khattab, the second caliph of Islam, faced tremendous struggles. This 2-book biography of Umar (RA) presents a model of an ideal Muslim leader, one who felt responsible before Allah for the well being of those under his rule, and it offers a window into an exciting and important period of Islamic history.

The second caliph of Islam, Umar ibn al-Khattab faced more struggles than any other Muslim leader in the early onset of Islam. His life began in a time of ignorance and ended during the Golden Age of Islam. Under his leadership, the Muslim world was witnessing some of its most notable conquests in the history of Islam. The strength and resilience of Islam’s leaders were being tested, and Umar ibn al-Khattab’s true commitment to Allah shone to reveal an Islamic spirit unlike that found in any other Muslim leader. The standards by which he lived can teach us a lot about determination, hardship, and success.