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Not all the Caliphs are the true successors of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Only first FOUR Caliphs are called Rashidoon - the Rightful Caliphs. Unfortunately, the caliphs after Hazrat Ali RAU didn't follow the teachings of Islam in letter and spirit. They can't be called the Rightful Caliphs.
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∙ 11y agoYes. It was a democratic process called Ashura or Intikhabat where leaders in the Muslim community voted on who would succeed Mohammed. (The word for "successor" in Arabic is "Caliph".) They elected Abu Bakr. This infuriated Shiites who believed that Mohammed had already prophesied on who his successor should be, 'Ali, and this divine revelation could not be undone by man.
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∙ 13y agoYes, prophet Muhammad Successor was elected by Muslims. He was called Caliph.
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∙ 11y agoAbu Bakr was the next ruler in the Sunni tradition. The Shi'ite do not follow this tradition, believing that it was to have been Muhammad's cousin and son-in-law Ali.
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When did Muhammad lead his followers to Madinah?
Muhammad lead his followers to madinah in about 622 C.E.
What was the migration of Muhammad and his followers called?
The migration of Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers, to Medina is known as the Hijra.
When did prophet Muhammad write the Qur'an?
Muhammad never wrote the Qur'an down. He recited it and it was memorized by his followers. It was transcribed after he died in the mid-7th century.
What were Muhammad's followeres called?
Muhammad's followers where called muslims
How many followers did Muhammad have by 620bc?
Prophet Muhammad Born After Christ / Isa. So he didn't exist in 620bc
How did merchants treat Muhammad and his followers in mecca?
they treated them with respect but torturing the followers
What did Muhammad's followers rename yathrib?
muhammads followers renamed yathrib "medina"
What did Muhammad and his followers initially think music would do?
Muhammad and his followers initially thought that music would distract the faithful from their true purpose.
Did the Prophet Muhammad have many followers at first?
no
What did followers think he was?
what did muhammads followers think of him? Followers of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regard him as the last messenger of god, and the servant of god. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the idol of all muslims, he is the leader.
What year did Muhammad and his followers enter Mecca?
In A.D. 630.
What happened to Muhammad and his followers when they left Makkah?
Prophet Muhammad PBUH laid foundation of Islamic Rule in Madina .
