الْفَارُوقُ الَّذِي فَرَّقَ بَيْنَ الْحَقِّ وَالْبَاطِلِ
Al-Fārūq, who distinguished truth from falsehood.
The title associated with ʿUmar highlights discernment, justice and principled decision-making. His excellence is considered through religious resolve and public responsibility, rather than merely military or administrative achievement.
Exceptional rank does not mean that every individual judgment is infallible. Honoring a Companion is consistent with scholarly examination of particular historical decisions.