Islamic Studies Easy fpsc

Which Caliph is known as Farooq-e-Azam?

  • A Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
  • B Hazrat Umar (RA)
  • C Hazrat Usman (RA)
  • D Hazrat Ali (RA)
Correct Answer: Option B — Hazrat Umar (RA)
Explanation: Hazrat Umar ibn Al-Khattab (RA) is known as Farooq-e-Azam meaning the Great Distinguisher between truth and falsehood. The Prophet (PBUH) gave him this title. Under his caliphate (634-644 AD) the Islamic empire expanded enormously incorporating Persia Syria Egypt and other territories through a remarkably just administrative system.
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