Caliphs

Al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn: Definition, Etymology, and Significance in Islam
Learn about 'Al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn,' the rightly guided caliphs who succeeded Prophet Muhammad. Understand their roles and the impact they had on the development of Islam.
Saffah, Abu al-Abbas al-
First Abbasid caliph known for initiating the Abbasid Caliphate and brutally suppressing opponents
Fatimid Caliphs - History, Etymology, and Significance in Islamic Civilization
Explore the history and significance of the Fatimid Caliphs, a dynasty that claimed the Caliphate during the Abbasid period. Learn about their origins, reign, and contributions to Islamic civilization.
ʿUmar
Explore the importance of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb, the second Caliph in Islamic history, his contributions, and his impact on Islamic governance and legal systems.
ABŪ BAKR (ابو بكر‎)
Learn about ABŪ BAKR (ابو بكر‎), the first Caliph of Islam, including the origin of his name, his contributions, and the significance of his leadership in Islamic history.

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