Omar's genius

Author's name: Abbas Mahmoud Al-Akkad

Islamic history is replete with great men who inscribed its major events with letters of light that radiate from their righteousness and benefit to people, thus deserving of immortality. Among these is "Umar ibn al-Khattab," one of the Prophet's greatest companions and the just and righteous caliph. Umar's conversion to Islam was a major turning point in his life. He emerged as a man of strong character, decisive in his opinion, and a seeker of truth. God glorified Islam through him, and he supported his Muslim brothers against the oppression of the pre-Islamic era. He accompanied the Prophet and served the call of Islam with all his energy. He then became Caliph of the Muslims after the death of the first Caliph, "Abu Bakr," consolidating the foundations of the nascent state and expanding its territory, while looking after the interests of its people with justice not devoid of mercy. This book is a study of aspects of Umar's personality and psychological traits, and an introduction to the keys to his character, so that we may better understand this brilliant figure.