"The life of a single Muslim soldier (Mujahid) is more beloved to me than the entire state itself" ~ Sayyidna Umar Al Farooq رضي الله عنه 2nd Rightly Guided Caliph of Islam He was extremely concerned about his troops. Hence, Caliph Umar personally supervised the military strategy and territorial expansion plans. Due to risk of high casualties, he didn't allow Sayyidina Amir Muawiyah رضي الله عنه the Syrian governor to start naval attacks on the Roman empire via the Mediterranean sea. #prophetmuhammad #Umar #muslim #soldier #military #statement #quotes #expansion