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Who were caliphs and how did they administer their empire?
Caliphs were successors of Muhammad as spiritual and temporary leader of the Muslims. They administered the empire by keeping everyone in line.
Were caliphs Muslim rulers who succeeded Muhammad?
Yes. The Caliphs are the political successors to Muhammad.
What issues divided Sunni Muslims and Shiite Muslims?
The Sunni's believe after Muhammad's death, he left his followers with his book Quran and the culture. They also had 3 ''khalifahs'' after Muhammad's death. The Shiites believe after Muhammad's death, he left his followers with his book Quran and another follower that gave guidance, Imam Ali.That was later on that the shiites formed the doctrine of Imamat. Hazrat Ali (RAU) expressed his pact of obedience (BA"AT) to the three Rightful Caliphs and acted as an active counsel/advisor to them. He was the Fourth Rightful Caliph. He never claimed that the first three were not Rightful Caliphs. He was not a coward to keep this in his heart and serve the first three rightful Caliphs.
When Muhammad died who did his followers choose?
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.
Who did shiite Muslims want Mohammad to be replaced by?
Hazrat Ali (RAU). But the Shiaism sprang up much later. Hazrat Ali (RAU) remained faithful to the first three Rightful Caliphs. He was an active member of the advisory council (Shoora) of the Muslims during the reign of first three Rightful Caliphs. He was the fourth Rightful Caliph.
What do sunni muslins believe?
Sunni Muslims believe in following the teachings of the Quran and the Hadith, which are the sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. They emphasize the importance of the community (ummah) and consensus (ijma) among scholars for interpreting Islamic law. Sunni Islam is characterized by its adherence to the five pillars of Islam, which include faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage. Additionally, Sunnis recognize the first four caliphs as rightful successors to Muhammad, differing from Shia Muslims who have a distinct line of leadership.
Who were the theocratic successors of prophet muhammed?
Caliphs
Why are leaders in Islam important?
the caliphs were Muhammad's successors, when Muhammad died there was turmoil between who had the right to succeed him...this started the sunni/ shia split
Why are Muhammad's elected successors called rightly guided caliphs?
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.
What are Sunnites?
The branch of Islam that accepts the first four caliphs as rightful successors of Muhammad.For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
What does caliph mean?
The caliphs are the successors of prophet Mohammed (SAW).
What title was given to the successors of Mohammed?
The successors to the Prophet Muhammad were called the Caliphs. Muhammad's father-in-law, Abu Bakr, was elected as the first Caliph. Then came Umar and Uthman. The fourth Caliph was Ali ibn Abi Talib, the cousin and son-in-law to Muhammad, whom the Shi'ites believe to have nominated Ali to be his immediate successor. Disagreement over the succession became a major cause of friction and led to the division of Islam along Sunni and Shia lines.
