Rashidun Caliphate
What does Rashidun Mean?
The Rightly Guided
What was Abu Bakr's Nickname?
As-Siddiq (the truthful/trustworthy)
Who appointed him?
Abu Bakr (RA)
Who introduced him to Islam?
Abu Bakr (r.a)
What Caliphate was established after his death?
Umayyad Caliphate
What Year did Prophet Muhammed (s.a) Pass away?
632 CE
Who were the Muhajirun and Ansar?
Ansar: Medinah
Muhajirun (mecca)
Did Umar (ra) have a successor?
no he created a council
What was his clans name?
The Umayyeds
The Battle of ______ was named after the animal Aisha (r.a) was riding what animal was it?
Camel
How many years of Rapid Growth
25 years
who was the strongest opponent who claimed false prophethood?
Musaylimah
What were the Rules of War?
- Civilians were protected
- religious figures were not harmed
- Crops and property were preserved
How many years was he a Caliph?
12 years
What was Ali (r.a) known for?
Deep knowledge and piety
When did The Rashidun Era Begin?
632 CE
What year did Abu Bakr Pass away?
634 CE
Name one Major Conquest
- Ajnadayn
- Damascus
- Yarmuk
- Jerusalem
- Egypt
Where was a Muslim Embassy sent?
China/Tang dynasty
Where did he move the capital?
Kufa / Iraq
What year did the Rashidun Caliphate end?
661 CE
What was the outcome of the wars?
A united Arabian Peninsula under Abu Bakr
What is Religious tolerance?
the willingness to accept, respect, and allow the existence of religious beliefs, practices, and expressions that differ from one's own, even when one does not agree with or approve of them
What was the governor of Syria, Uthman (r.a)'s cousins name?
Mu'awiya
who refused Allegiance to Ali (r.a)?
Mu'awiya