Hazrat Umar (R.A) as Caliph

Hazrat Umar (R.A) as Caliph

After the death of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) Umar (R.A) was in deep sorrow at that time Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) consoled him. At that time a dispute arose that who would take the responsibility after the death of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) then Umar (R.A) addressed Muslims about great character of Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) relating his closeness to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and suggested to make him the first caliph of Islam. After the death of Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A) Hazrat Umar (R.A) took the responsibility and became the second Caliph. He followed the footsteps of Muhammad (SAW) to the fullest extent. It was Hazrat Umar under whose rule Islam became an international power and the mighty empires of Persia and Byzantine collapse before the army of Islam. Within ten years of his glorious rule, the whole of the Persian Empire, Syria, Palestine, Egypt and a part of Turkey came under the banner of Islam and the nations entered the layer of Islam.

He was not only a defeated but also an excellent administrator who originated an efficient system of administration, Hence he was the real founder of a political system of Islam. He imposed Divine Law) as the code of a newly formed International Islamic State; he safeguarded the internal safety by introducing the police force: he gave stipends to the poor; he constructed headquarters and forts for the safety of Islamic armies; he founded new cities for the growth of Islamic culture and civilization; he improved agriculture and economics of the Islamic State; he founded the educational system in an Islamic State; in brief he was the founder of a great Islamic State.

In short, Hazrat Umar (RA) is the role model for every Muslim. He was an embodiment of justice, principles, piety, humility, and character. He performed all his roles whether personal or professional with intensity and not a single example can be put forward which shows that he performed his role less than perfect.
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