Seerat e Umar Bin Khattab (R.A) (New Addition)

Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A) is remembered as Al-Farooq — the one who distinguishes truth from falsehood. He ruled as the second Caliph of Islam for ten years, and that decade reshaped how a Muslim state governed itself: a structured treasury (Bait-ul-Mal), a functioning judiciary, provincial administration, and the Hijri calendar all trace back to his reign. This edition, written by Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Ibn Ibraheem Al Omary, covers his life from his years opposing Islam in Makkah, through his conversion, to the justice and expansion that defined his rule.

What sets Umar's story apart from most rulers of his era isn't the territory gained under him — though Persia and large parts of the Byzantine Empire did come under Muslim rule during his Caliphate. It's that he was known to walk the streets of Madinah at night checking on the welfare of ordinary people, and that his own household lived no differently than the poorest of his subjects despite commanding an empire. This book traces both sides: the statesman and the man.

Specifications

• Author: Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Ibn Ibraheem Al Omary
• Language: Urdu
• Pages: 416
• Dimensions: 17 x 24 cm
• Print: 2-color
• Edition: New Edition
• Publisher: Darussalam

Who this is for

Readers looking for a detailed Urdu account of the second Caliph's life — his justice, his administrative reforms, and the expansion of the Muslim state under his rule — rather than a short summary. At 416 pages it goes well beyond a basic biography sketch.

For the same "New Addition" biography series on the first Caliph, see Seerat e Abubakr (R.A) (New Addition). If you'd prefer a shorter, easy-to-read set covering all four Rightly Guided Caliphs together, Seerat e Khulafa-e-Rashidin (Complete Set) is a simpler option aimed at younger or first-time readers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote this book?

Prof. Dr. Abdul Aziz Ibn Ibraheem Al Omary, published by Darussalam. He's also the author of Islamic Conquests Throughout the Ages and its Urdu edition, Islami Fatoohat ka Tabnaak Daur.

Who was Umar ibn al-Khattab (R.A)?

The second Caliph of Islam, ruling from 634 to 644 CE. He is known as Al-Farooq for his role in distinguishing right from wrong, and his Caliphate is associated with major administrative reforms and the expansion of the Muslim state.

What does this book cover?

His life before Islam, his conversion, and his ten years as Caliph — including the justice system, treasury, and provincial governance he established, alongside the military campaigns of that period.

What language and length is this edition?

Urdu, 416 pages, 17 x 24 cm, printed in two colors.

How long does delivery take?

Most orders arrive in 3–5 working days anywhere in Pakistan, with same-day dispatch from Lahore for orders placed before 1 PM.

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