Who was the second Caliph of Islam (Rashidun Caliphate) who introduced the Hijri calendar system?
AHazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA)
BHazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
CHazrat Uthman ibn Affan (RA)
DHazrat Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
Explanation
Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA), the second Rashidun Caliph (reigned 634–644 AD), introduced the Islamic Hijri calendar in 17 AH, taking the historic migration (Hijrah) of 622 AD as its starting point. During his 10-year rule, he also established administrative departments (Diwans), police forces, and the public treasury (Bait-ul-Mal).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Khulafa-e-Rashideen
- Subtopic: Hazrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA)
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