Honored by Muslims as the epitome of the just ruler, 'Umar, or Omar--the second caliph--is one of the greatest figures in early Islamic history. His rule (634-44 CE) laid the foundations of an empire that has since defined, both culturally and geographically, the heartlands of the Islamic world. Shibli Numani's classic account links the military conquests of the period with 'Umar's reforms in law, government and public administration. He describes the personal strengths, skills, and character of the caliph and evaluates 'Umar's contribution to the ethos of Islam.
Umar: Makers of Islamic Civilization
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Author(s)Shibli Numani
PublisherI. B. Tauris
ISBN / ASIN1850436703
ISBN-139781850436706
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Sales Rank1,760,174
CategoryBiography & Autobiography
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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