Umar ibn al-Khattâb: His Life and Times (2 Vols.)

Umar ibn al Khattab, the second caliph of Islam, faced tremendous struggles. This 2-book biography of Umar (RAA) presents a model of an ideal Muslim leader, one who felt responsible before Allah for the well being of those under his rule, and it offers a window into an exciting and important period of Islamic history.