![]() This paper attempts to refute these allegations, besides highlighting the magnanimous approach of the khalifah during his period of Khilafah and nobility of his character and his political acumen. Sayyidna Umar, Radi-Allahu anhu, was a great administrator whose examples are unparalleled not only in Islamic history but also in the history of modern. He is charged with nepotism and favouritism. ![]() Notwithstanding the political turmoil and ungratefulness of some sections of the society, the Khalifah's benevolence towards his kith and kin for which he had obvious reasons in the Qur'an and the Sunnah, there are some who argue that there occurred some degradation in the standard of justice during his khilafah as compared to the periods of his predecessors. Many Muslims hold him among their most beloved and some choose him to. Although historical facts put big question mark to this misconception that was made to creep into the minds of people for reasons known to every serious student of the political history of the Muslims,yet, on the other hand, the Khalifah's sobriety and graciousness for all for all could not find favourable atmosphere to come to the fore because of the unfavourable situation he was caught in during his khilafah. Umar ibn Khattab (Radi Allahu anhu) is admired for his beautiful character and firm faith. Take account of your own selves(i.e., of your deeds), before you will be taken to account(on the Day of Resurrection). of the holy Quran were revealed according to Omar (radiallahu anho). He placed his father’s cheek on the ground. Umar ibn al Khattab, radhi Allaahu anhu, was undoubtedly a great man who benefited. Abdullah Ibn Umar (radiallahu anhu) said, ‘Why Oh my father’ kissing the forehead of Umar (radiallahu anhu). ‘Between my Raudah and my pulpit is a portion from the portions of Jannah. While he was waiting for Umar to come out of his house, he heard Umars wife scolding him. Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said when a man dies he is buried in the earth he was created from. (radia Allahu anhu) to complain about his wifes ill- temper. However, voices were and are being raised that these principles could not be practiced upto the standard by ' Uthman (radi Allahu ' anhu), the third khalifah. Umar (radiallahu anhu) was lying in the lap of his son Abdullah Ibn Umar (radiallahu anhu) and he told him to place his cheek on the ground. Hazrat Umar (radiallahu anhu) passed away and was taken and buried next to Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) and Abu Bakr (radiallahu anhu). ![]() During the periods of Abu Bakr (radi Allahu ' anhu) and 'Umar (radi Allahu 'anhu), the first and the second khalifah respectively, the witnessed the highest possible degree of perfection in governance as for as the ideals of justice and peace were concerned. History is witness to the fact that these principles were strictly adhered to by al- Khulafa' al-Rashidun (the four rightly guided caliphs) in letter and spirit after Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) himself set the perfect practical example for the ummah. Justice is the cardinal principle of Islamic thought and practice.
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