Umar Makers of Islamic Civilization |
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| Author:
| Numani, Shibli |
| Series title: | Makers of Islamic Civilisation Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-85043-670-6 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2004 |
| Publisher: | I. B. Tauris & Company, Limited
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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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,...
More DescriptionHonored 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.