*“Hazrat Umar Farooq al-Azam”* is a distinguished work by the renowned Arab writer and historian *Mohammad Husain Haikal, rendered into Urdu by **Habib Ashar*. This book vividly portrays the extraordinary personality of Hazrat Umar (RA), his monumental achievements during the Caliphate, and his shining role in the annals of Islamic history. The author does not merely sketch a biographical account; rather, he presents Umar’s rule of justice, his far-reaching social and administrative reforms, his intellectual vision, and the historic backdrop of conquests and struggles with scholarly precision and authentic references. The reader discovers Umar (RA) not only as a revered Companion and the second Caliph, but also as a statesman and lawgiver whose principles of governance and human equality continue to inspire the world. For Urdu readers, this work is a priceless treasure, reviving the golden age of Islam when justice reigned supreme and leadership was synonymous with service to humanity.