Islam and Good Governance (An Analytical Study)

Abstract

In this research paper, it has been endeavored a lot to discuss the good governance of Islam. After the demise of the Last Prophet of Allah ﷺ, the reign of Hazrat Umar (R.A) has been regarded as the splendid period of governance in the Islamic history. So, I also labor to make the base of the governance of Hazrat Umar to justice with the above topic. The reason is that Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) has been a critical determine in the history of Islam. Before embracing Islam, Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had made supplication to Almighty Allah that supply hidayat to consider one of Umars and Hazrat Umar bin Khattab was lucky to include Islam. After embracing Islam, he got a remarkable position in the circle of Sahabah due to his bestowed qualities. This uniqueness has been lasting in Hazrat Umar till his death. He gave a new vision of governance, justice, bravery and welfare of mankind to the civilized world of the human history. All these and many more have been discussed briefly in this paper.