The first four Caliphs after Muhammad, more commonly known as The Rightly Guided Caliphs were Abdullah ibn Abi Quhaafah (known by his nickname, Abu Bakr), Umar ibn al-Khattab, Ali ibn Talib and Uthman ibn Affan, in this order of succession.
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The first four Caliphs are all informed by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) that they are promised by God to among ten prophet Muhammad companions who to be accepted the God Paradise in their 2nd life. Also, the four have close relations to prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) married the daughter of each of the first two Caliphs. The third Caliph married the daughter of prophet Muhammad and when this daughter died he married the other daughter. The fourth prophet married Fatima (may God be pleased with her) the youngest daughter of the prophet.
Yes. The Caliphs are the political successors to Muhammad.
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There were FOUR Rightly-Guided Caliphs after Muhammad's death (Abu Bakr, Omar, Othman, and Ali). After Ali was assassinated, the Umayyads swept into power, ending the age of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs and beginning a more imperial form of government.
There were FOUR Rightly-Guided Caliphs after Muhammad's death (Abu Bakr, Omar, Othman, and Ali). After Ali was assassinated, the Umayyads swept into power, ending the age of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs and beginning a more imperial form of government.
The Rashidun Caliphate was the first of the four major caliphates established after the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was ruled by the first four successive caliphs (successors) of Muhammad after his death in 632 CE (AH 11). These caliphs are collectively known in Sunni Islam as the Rashidun, ... However, after six months the group made peace with Abu Bakr and Ali ...
Caliphs were successors of Muhammad as spiritual and temporary leader of the Muslims. They administered the empire by keeping everyone in line.
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Quran and Hadith .
The first four Caliphs are the most trusted followers of the holy Prophet (SAW) who were elected by the majority vote of the holy Companions RA of the holy Prophet (SAW). For this they are called the Khulafai Rashideen.
The Umayyad Caliphate came after the four Rightly-Guided Caliphs.