Category: Khalifa Of Islam
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Umar ibn Abdul Aziz – One of the Righteous Khalifas
In the city of Madinah, the Muslims established the first Islamic State. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was naturally the leader of this state, and that too in various capacities. He was the political leader of the nation. He also led the people in prayer. Additionally, he was the commander of the army as well. This style…
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Ali ibn Abi Talib: The Fourth Khalifa Of Islam (Caliph)
After the Muslims migrated to Madinah, they finally had a place they could truly call home. They were now free of the Makkans’ persecution, and additionally, they were rulers of Madinah. Naturally, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the one who would assume the responsibility of the leader of the Muslims. Not only was he one of…
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Hazrat Usman (Uthman) ibn Affan: Third Khalifa Of Islam – Caliph
After the Prophet (PBUH) passed away, the baton of leadership passed on to the companions. We know the first four caliphs and the rightly guided caliphs. They form the Rashidun caliphate. The first caliph was Abu Bakr (RA), while the second one was Umar (RA). Then, it was the turn of Hazrat Usman Ghani (RA),…
