Umar Al Farooq:Man and Caliph  (English, Paperback, Moin Qazi �)

History bends to the will of man when it is exercised with faith and steadfastness. Umar Al Farooq was one such man. He bent history to his will, leaving a legacy that successor generations have looked upon as a model to copy. He was one of the greatest of conquerors, a wise administrator, a just ruler, a monumental builder and a man of piety who loved God with the same intensity that other conquerors of his calibre have loved gold and wealth. . Umar shaped the historical edifice of Islam and whatever Islam became or did not become in subsequent centuries is due primarily to the work of this historical figure. Indeed, Umar was the architect of Islamic civilization. Humankind has a tryst with destiny, to realize its own sublime nature, in the matrix of human affairs. When free will is abused, it reduces humans to the most wretched of creatures. No man understood this better than Umar and few since the Prophet carried this trust with as much wisdom, humility, determination, sensitivity, persistence and courage. Measured by any yardstick, Umar was one of the greatest figures in human history. In this fascinating biography, the well known author Moin Qazi delves into the life and work of the great hero of Islamic history.

Author Bio:

Moin Qazi has doctorates in Economics and English literature and has spent over three decades in the development sector, working on poverty alleviation projects. He was a Visiting Fellow at the University of Manchester. He has also served on deputation to the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh, the International Fund for Agricultural Development, Rome and the Ministry of Rural Development under the Government of Malaysia. He has published four collections of poems for which he was awarded an Honorary D.Litt at World Congress of Poets held at Istanbul. At college, he was awarded the UNESCO World Politics Essay Gold Medal and the Gandhi Centenary Essay Gold Medal. He is also a recipient of Rotary Vocational Excellence Award and Dr Ambedkar Fellowship from Dalit Sahitya Academy.