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Rashidun
(redirected from Rightly Guided Caliph)

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Rashidun


(Arabic; “Rightly Guided”)

First four caliphs of the Islamic community: Abu Bakr, 'Umar ibn al-Khattab, 'Uthman ibn 'Affan, and 'Ali. As Islam's first rulers after Muhammad, they assumed all his duties except prophecy: they led the congregation in prayer, delivered the Friday sermons, and commanded the army. The caliphate of the Rashidun expanded the Islamic state beyond Arabia into Iraq, Syria, Palestine, Egypt, Iran, and Armenia. They were also responsible for the adoption of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of an authoritative reading of the Qur'an.



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Born on 13th Rajab, 40 AH, approximately March 17, 599 or 600, Imam Ali was the fourth Rightly Guided Caliph and is nicknamed Abu al-Hassan.
 
 
 
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