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**'Abd-al Latif** · 03:25 PM

ISBN: 9960987108, 9960987116
Author: 'Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi; Nasiruddin al-Khattab (translator)
Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House (2007)
Pages: 1021
Binding: Hardcover - 2 Volume Set

Description from the publisher:

We are living in tumultuous times, but they are no less tumultuous than the era of 'Umar Ibn al-Khattab, whose life began in Jahiliyah and ended in the Golden Age of Islam. We can learn much from the history of this second caliph of Islam, who was faced with unpredicedented challenges but met them successfully within the framework of shari'ah and in accordance with the true spirit of Islam. For those who would be leaders, this book offers the model of an ideal Muslim leader, one who felt responsible before Allah for the well being of all those under his rile, including his troops, women, infants, non-Muslims, and even animals. 'Umar was a "hands-on" leader who kept himself informed and consulted scholars and experts before every major decision. For the rest of us, this book offers a window into an exciting and important period of Islamic history, and it also reminds of an important lesson, that our strength comes not from wealth or money or status, but from our submission to Allah and our commitment to the path of Islam.

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'Abd-al Latif Stranger Status: Online Posts: 490 Reputation: 3928 Rep Power: 12 Join Date: Jun 2007 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: Need advice on a good book about the 4 Caliphs, please - 05-12-2008 ISBN: 9960987108, 9960987116 Author: 'Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi; Nasiruddin al-Khattab (translator) Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House (2007) Pages: 1021 Binding: Hardcover - 2 Volume Set Description from the publisher: We are living in tumultuous times, but they are no less tumultuous than the era of 'Umar Ibn al-Khattab, whose life began in Jahiliyah and ended in the Golden Age of Islam. We can learn much from the history of this second caliph of Islam, who was faced with unpredicedented challenges but met them successfully within the framework of shari'ah and in accordance with the true spirit of Islam. For those who would be leaders, this book offers the model of an ideal Muslim leader, one who felt responsible before Allah for the well being of all those under his rile, including his troops, women, infants, non-Muslims, and even animals. 'Umar was a "hands-on" leader who kept himself informed and consulted scholars and experts before every major decision. For the rest of us, this book offers a window into an exciting and important period of Islamic history, and it also reminds of an important lesson, that our strength comes not from wealth or money or status, but from our submission to Allah and our commitment to the path of Islam. __________________ The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, “Verily rifq (gentleness) does not exist in something, except that it beautifies it. And it is not taken out of something, except that it harms it.” [Related by Muslim (no. 2592)] http://memoirofasinner.blogspot.com/ Last edited by 'Abd-al Latif; 05-12-2008 at 03:25 PM.