This book describes, among other things, the principles based upon which 'Umar ibn al-khattab رضی الله عنه governed the Muslims during his caliphate; among those principles were mutual consultation, justice, equality among people, and honouring of freedoms. With the turn of every page, the reader will come to appreciate the fact that Umar رضی الله عنه was exceptional in his faith, distinguished in his knowledge, profoundly wise in his thinking, remarkable in his eloquence, noble in his manners and great in the contributions he made to this nation.