Government and Administration under the Caliphate of Hazrat Umar (R.A)

Iqra Nazeer Malghani; Dr. Naseem Akhter⁕

Iqra Nazeer Malghani MPhil Scholar in History, Ghazi University Dera Ghazi Khan
Dr. Naseem Akhter⁕ Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Studies Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract

Hazrat Umar (R.A) is considered the most prominent ruler and Caliph of Islam. He is well known for his wonderful political insight and administration. He is the founder of a welfare Islamic state in the world as he is famous for his justice. In his time, the Islamic state became the most progressive state of the world and due to his efforts, administration, command and decisions the two major powers of the time has come to end with the story of decline. His government served the people without any prejudice or religious discrimination. This paper primarily explores and highlights the system of governance and administration under his caliphate.

Keywords: Caliphate, Administration, Islam, Justice, Hazrat Umar, Victorious.