Caliph

Khalīfah
An Islamic term signifying a deputy, steward, or successor, primarily referring to humans' roles as deputies of God, and leaders within both political and spiritual contexts.
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
First Sunni caliph, father of Aishah, and one of the four 'rightly guided' caliphs in Sunni Islam.
ʿUs̤mān (عثمان‎)
Delve into the life and legacy of ʿUs̤mān ibn ʿAffān, the third Caliph in Islamic history known for his contribution to the compilation of the Qur'an and his influence on early Islamic politics.
Uthman ibn Affan
Companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the third caliph in the succession of early Islamic leaders

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