History of Islam 2: Umar ibn al-Khattab (R)

About This Book

This is the second book in Darussalam's History of Islam reader series for young people, which covers the four Rightly-Guided Caliphs. It tells the life of 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), the second caliph, known as al-Faruq, from his early life and acceptance of Islam through his caliphate and death.

Much of the book follows the campaigns of his time in Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and Libya, and it also looks at how he organized the state. It is written in simple language for students around grade six and can be used as part of an Islamic studies curriculum.

What's Inside

• His early life, acceptance of Islam, and emigration to Madinah
• The campaigns in Iraq, including the battles of Namariq, the Bridge, Buwaib, and Qadisiyah
• The conquest of Damascus and the conquest of Jerusalem (16 AH, 637 CE), with the text of the Jerusalem Pact
• The conquest of Egypt and Libya, including Alexandria, Barca, and Tripoli
• His personality, his last Hajj, and his death
• The council (shura) that chose his successor
• His achievements, including the Diwan, and his dealings with the People of the Book

Key Features

• A chapter on his character and personality
• Colorful illustrations
• References to the Qur'an and Sunnah
• Activities at the end of every chapter

Who It's For

• Students around grade six (ages 10 and up)
• Islamic schools and weekend school teachers
• Parents teaching Islamic history at home

Book Details

• Series: History of Islam: A Reader Series (Book 2)
• Publisher: Darussalam
• Level: Grade Six (Age group 10+)