A biography on Umar bin Khattab, the second caliph, and one of the greatest companions of the prophet (PBUH). A beautiful book by Abdul Basit Ahmad on covering the life of Umar Bin Khattab, his practice of Islam, and his character. He was known for his strong belief and could sense wrong from right before being informed by the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
A saying of his was “If a mule stumbles near the Euphrates River, I fear being questioned by Allah as to why I had not paved the road for it.”
This book sheds light on the life and struggle of the greatest example of a just ruler. Reading this book on the life of Umar Bin Khattab, can instill great leadership qualities, promote a noble character and strengthen faith in Islam.