He was the second Caliph and the ultimate symbol of justice and strength. Known as Al-Farooq (The Criterion), he had the unique ability to distinguish truth from falsehood with total clarity. Under his leadership, the Islamic state expanded into a world power, yet he remained a leader who slept on a simple mat and walked the streets at night to care for the poor.
He was the architect of the state's first welfare and legal systems. His presence was so commanding that it is said even the devil would take a different path when Umar walked by. To know Umar is to understand justice; he proved that true power belongs only to those who fear God more than they fear any man.