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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.
Sultan Abdul Hamid, may Allah have mercy on him, stands as one of the finest leaders the Muslim ummah has known — a statesman who led the Islamic Caliphate with resolve, safeguarded the dignity of Islam on the world stage, and strove relentlessly to revitalise the Empire in the face of mounting threats. What follows are some of his most distinguished achievements.
The collapse of the Ottoman Empire wasn’t the first time the ummah lost its caliphate. The global shock, the collapse of our unity brought a pain etched into our history, and its impact is still felt today. Preceding this was also a significant event. The 12th century collapse of the Abassid caliphate by the Mongols.
Al-Mu‘tasim Billah, son of Harun al-Rashid and the eighth Abbasid caliph, was undoubtedly an oppressor. He killed scholars and famously imprisoned others over disputes in ʿaqīdah. But this article isn’t about dissecting his legacy—it’s about one striking incident that highlights a virtue sorely lacking in today’s Muslim rulers: jealousy over a Muslim’s honour being violated.
It’s clear the ummah longs for strong, principled leadership—rulers of integrity, righteousness, and God-consciousness, who regularly consult scholars and fear misusing even a single penny from the Muslims' treasury. Such a leader shuns palaces and thrones, living humbly among the people, ever mindful of the Day of Resurrection. He ensures justice, upholds everyone’s rights, listens to good counsel for the sake of Allah, is merciful to the Muslims, and resolute against his enemies.
The world is lacking justice. The farce of the Western international order has been exposed. Gone are the laws which claimed to protect human rights and dignity, opening the doors to countries abusing their populations. We’re witnessing a genocide unfolding with no global intervention. This has created a moral dilemma in the international community - split between corruption and conscience.