Book excerpt: The Kingdom of Hazrat Umar (RA) The life of Al-Farooq Umar ibn al-Khattab is a shining page of Islamic history, which outshines and supersedes all other histories. To the best of his ability, the author has striven to study the personality and era of Ameer al-Mumineen Umar, the second caliph, without claiming to be infallible or free from errors. He studied the life of Umar from his birth until his martyrdom. This book proves the greatness of Umar and confirms to the reader that his knowledge, faith, intellect, attitude, eloquence, and influence were all great. His greatness was based on his understanding and application of Islam, his strong relationship with Allah, and his following the last Prophet of Allah (PBUH). He represented greatness in all its aspects. May Allah make this book beneficial to all who read it.