The Short History of Second Caliph Omar Farooq

Before assuming the charge of the caliphate Hazrat Omar: was a merchant, but after becoming the > caliph, he could not continue his trade. He ” gathered the companions and told them about his

necessities. He asked how much he could get from the public treasury. Everyone suggested

differently, someone said five thousand dirhams yearly, and others said ten thousand dirhams. Hazrat _ Alig was silent, so Hazrat Omar asked his opinion. Hazrat Ali#s said, “I can give you permission for lower-grade meals and clothes.” _ Hazrat Omar liked his opinion. So Hazrat

Omar# and his family were allowed to have meals

and clothes from the national exchequer.

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Once Hazrat Omar## was ill and the physician prescribed he to eat honey. There was no honey at home and he had no money to buy, but honey was available at public treasury. Hazrat Omerve came to the Nabwi Mosque and asked the people, ~ “If you permit me, I get some honey from the

public treasury?” Everybody gave him permission ~ happily. Hazrat Omer 8 made it clear

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