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4 Caliphs

The Four Rightly-Guided Caliphs

The blessed companions who carried the Khilafat after the Prophet ﷺ — each a pillar of Islam.

أَبُو بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيق

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq RA

🌟 Al-Siddiq — The Truthful

📅 573 – 634 CE ⏳ Khilafat: 11–13 AH 🕐 2 Years, 3 Months

The closest and most beloved companion of the Prophet ﷺ. First adult male to accept Islam. Accompanied the Prophet ﷺ in the Hijrah. Became the first Caliph after the Prophet's ﷺ passing.

First to believe in Isra wal Mi'raj without hesitation
Crushed the apostasy (Riddah) wars with firm resolve
Ordered compilation of the Quran into one Mushaf
Launched conquests of Persia and Byzantine Syria

عُمَرُ بْنُ الخَطَّاب

Umar ibn al-Khattab RA

⚖️ Al-Farooq — Distinguisher of Truth

📅 584 – 644 CE ⏳ Khilafat: 13–23 AH 🕐 10 Years, 6 Months

One of the greatest leaders in Islamic history. His acceptance of Islam was a turning point for the early Muslims. Renowned for justice, simplicity, and expanding the Islamic state across two superpowers.

Conquered Persia, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq
Introduced the Hijri calendar
Established Bayt al-Mal (public treasury)
Martyred by Abu Lu'lu'ah al-Majusi in 23 AH

عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عَفَّان

Uthman ibn Affan RA

🔑 Dhul-Nurayn — Possessor of Two Lights

📅 576 – 656 CE ⏳ Khilafat: 23–35 AH 🕐 12 Years

Known for his extraordinary generosity and modesty. Married two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ. His greatest legacy is the standardization of the Quran — the Uthmani Mushaf still used today.

Compiled and standardized the Uthmani Mushaf
Married Ruqayyah RA, then Umm Kulthum RA — both daughters of the Prophet ﷺ
Expanded the Prophet's ﷺ Masjid in Madinah
Martyred while reciting the Quran in 35 AH

عَلِيُّ بْنُ أَبِي طَالِب

Ali ibn Abi Talib RA

🦁 Asadullah — Lion of Allah

📅 601 – 661 CE ⏳ Khilafat: 35–40 AH 🕐 4 Years, 9 Months

Cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet ﷺ, husband of Fatimah RA. Among the first to accept Islam. Renowned for his bravery, knowledge, and eloquence. The Prophet ﷺ said: "I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate."

First child to accept Islam
Slept in the Prophet's ﷺ bed on the night of Hijrah
Husband of Fatimah RA, father of Hasan & Husayn RA
Martyred by Ibn Muljam in Kufa, 40 AH