Who is referred to as Umar-e-Sani in Islamic history?

Explanation

Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez (R.A) was an Umayyad Caliph renowned for his exceptional piety, justice, and administrative reforms. His character and governance were so reminiscent of Hazrat Umar bin Khattab (R.A), the second Rightly Guided Caliph, that historians and scholars bestowed upon him the title "Umar-e-Sani," meaning the second Umar. He is often regarded as the fifth Rightly Guided Caliph by many scholars due to his uprightness, despite belonging to the Umayyad dynasty.

Good to know

Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Azeez R.A ruled as the eighth Umayyad Caliph from 717 to 720 CE. He was a great-grandson of Hazrat Umar bin Khattab R.A through his mother's lineage. His short reign of about two and a half years is remembered for sweeping reforms including the restoration of Bayt-ul-Mal, removal of unjust taxes, and ensuring strict adherence to Islamic principles of governance. He was poisoned and martyred at the age of around 38.

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