Umar ibn al-Khattab and the Ethics of Power

It is evident that the legacy of Umar ibn al-Khattab رضي الله عنه  represented stability and justice, as expressed in the earlier article: How Umar ibn al-Khattab Changed A Nation. When comparing early Islamic leaders to contemporary politicians, a clear contrast emerges between selfless leadership founded on Islamic principles verses secular rulership operating on self interest and economic gain.