Umar Al-farooq (RA) The Second Caliph of Islam

Umar Son of Khattab bin Nafeer and Khanshana bint e Mugheera Clan of Adi One of the Educated person of Arab Accepted Islam in 6th Year of Nabuwwat

A brief look at the life of one who spread Islam to the corners of the world. Umar was one of the Ashara e Mubashara Hazrat Muhammad (ﷺ) gave him the title of Al-Farooq

Saying of Holy Prophet (ﷺ) There were to be a prophet after me indeed he would be Umar bin Khattab (RA).

Second Khalifa e Rashid THE GREAT ADMINISTRATOR OF ISLAM Second Khalifa e Rashid

Abu Bakr the First Caliph lives no more than two years after the death of Muhammad (ﷺ). He nominated Umar (RA) as the second Caliph of Islam Umar was the best administrator of the state and this was the golden age of Islam

22nd of Jamadi-uth-Thani 13 Hijri Hazrat Umar(RA)’s Administration  22nd of Jamadi-uth-Thani 13 Hijri – 26 Dhul Hijjah 23 Hijri

Challenges His Own Image Super Powers (Persian Empire & Byzantine Empire (Eastern part of the Roman Empire) Famine Plague

Basic Principles of Hazrat Umar’s Reign Self Accountability No Private Business for Government Officials Same LAW for all

Self Accountability Examples 1.Old Woman 2.Hazrat Umar (RA)’s Son No Private Business for Government Officials Same LAW for all 1.Hazrat Ayaz Bin Ghanam (RA) 2.Amar Bin Aas (RA)’s Son

Important Conquests of Hazrat Umar(RA)’s Reign Conquest of Damascus Conquest of Saida, Irqah and Beirut (Lebanon today) Campaigns in Iraq The Conquest of 2/3 of Byzantie The Battle of Qaadisiyah Conquest of the Persian capital  Conquest of Jerusalem The Conquest of Egypt

Comparison with the Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) Hazrat Umar (RA)

Pact in Jerusalem The inhabitants' life, property and churches were given protection Islam was not to be forced on them The inhabitants were to pay the “Jizya" or poll tax The Greeks were to be turned out of the City

Reforms of Hazrat Umar(RA) during his Administration "Awliat-i-Umar  Formal Bayt ul Mal Trading Reforms Taxes Reforms Departments Other Institutions Agriculture

Provincial Administration Division into Provinces. The following were, the provinces and their governors in 23 A.H., i.e. near the end of Hadrat Umar's Caliphate. 1. Hijaz with Makkah as its capital; Nafi' bin Abu Harith. 2. Syria with Damascus as its capital;Mu'awiyah bin Abu Sufyan. 3. Iran with Basrah as its capital; Abu Musa al-Ash'ari. 4. Iraq with Kufa as its capital; -Mughirah bin Shu'bah. 5. Egypt with Fustat as its capital;Amr bin al-'As. 6. Palestine with Jerusalem as its capital; 'Alqamah bin Majaz. 7. Jazirah (i.e. Mesopotamia) with Hims (Hems) as its controlling capital; Governor -- 'Umair bin Sa'd. 8. The central province of Arabia with Medina as its capital.

Hierarchy of Administration Caliph Governor Wali STATE PROVINCE DISTRICT

Model of Administration Caliph Governor Wali Katib Katib ud Diwan Sahib ul Kharaj Sahib ul Ahdath Sahib Bait ul Mal Qadi

Katib Chief Secretary. Katib-ud-Diwan Military Secretary. Sahib-ul-Kharaj Revenue Collector. Sahib-ul-Ahdath Police Chief. Sahib-Bait-ul-Mal, Treasury Officer. Qadi Chief Judge.

Departments Military Department Tax Deptartments Education Department Police Deparmtment Financial Department

Military Department Different Ranks Cantt Areas Fixed Salaries Check Posts (Conquered Cities) Appointment of Head of Military Military in Different Cities

Taxes In Hazrat Umar’s Administrtion Jizya (Indemnity or Defence Tax) Diwan al Kharaj Non Muslims (Zakat(Poor Tax) Diwan al-Zakah Khiraj(Land Tax); Diwan al Kharaj Ushr (Special land Tax);

Taxes In Hazrat Umar’s Administrtion War Booty –Ghanima (Income from the conquered places)-Diwan al-Jund Ushoor 10 percent Resident Non Muslim 5 % Rakaz Tax on Land Mines and Treasure Troves Ushoor & Reekaz (Diwan al Bareed & Diwan al Khatm)

Education Department Schools Salaries for Teachers Educational Developments all over the State

Police Department First one to introduce Police Force Prison Fixed Salaries

Financial Department Ghanima Bayt ul Maal Salaries Collection of revenue Salaries for Financial Department Employees

Develpoments Construction Canals Populated Cities He was also the first to make use of the whip for corporal punishment and set up a prison.  He introduced a system of collecting direct information concerning the State. He established a secret intelligence service.  He had wells bored, built houses Fixed a daily payment for the destitute among the Christians and the Jews. 

Introductions Hijri Calendar Fixed Salaries for Men involved in voluntary service Census system,  Measuring of the land and keeping its record  He was first to allow traders of rival countries to enter Muslim territories for the purpose of business. Formal Taraweeh Prayers

Shurah (Advisory Council) Higher Advisory Council General Advisory Council 3rd Advisory Council Between The Higher & General Advisory Council

Higher Advisory Council Important Decisions of the State Permanent Members Hadrat Uthman, Ali, 'Abdur Rahman bin Auf, Mu'adh bin Jabal, Ubayy bin Ka'b, Zaid bin Thabit, Talha and Zubair (Raziallah Anho). General Advisory Council General Matters Ansar & Muhajireens The Companions who participated in the battle of Badr were given priority in this "Shura.In this "Shura" were also included the chiefs of various clans and tribes.

As-Salatu Jami'ah," in the Prophet's Masjid 3rd Advisory Council Ranked between the other two Shuras Some selected Companions among the Muhajirin and Ansar Matter of Special Interest The Way to call the Shura: As-Salatu Jami'ah," in the Prophet's Masjid

Saying of Hazrat Muhammad (SAWW) about Hazrat Umar (RA) "Amongst the nations before your time, there have been inspired people (who were not Prophets), and if there is one amongst my Ummah, he is Umar". (Bukhari and Muslim)

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