What is the correct order of rightly guided caliphs?

Rashidun, (Arabic: “Rightly Guided,” or “Perfect”), the first four caliphs of the Islamic community, known in Muslim history as the orthodox or patriarchal caliphs: Abū Bakr (reigned 632–634), ʿUmar (reigned 634–644), ʿUthmān (reigned 644–656), and ʿAlī (reigned 656–661).

Who were the four rightly guided caliph?

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AliAbu BakrUthman
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Who are the first 4 caliphs and why are they called rightly guided?

‘Rightly Guided Caliphs’), often simply called the Rashidun, are the first four caliphs (lit.: ‘successors’) who led the Muslim community following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad: Abu Bakr ( r. 632–634), Umar ( r. 634–644), Uthman ( r. 644–656), and Ali ( r.

What was promised by the rightly guided caliphs?

They used the Qur’an and Muhammad’s actions as guides to leadership. For this, they are known as the “rightly guided” caliphs. Their rule was called a caliphate (KAY•lih•FAYT). Abu-Bakr had promised the Muslim community he would uphold what Muhammad stood for.

Who was the 3rd rightly guided caliph?

Uthman ibn Affan’s
Uthman ibn Affan’s reign (644–656) was undoubtedly one of the most formative in this tumultuous period. Born in the Hijaz (Arabia) into an Umayyad family in the Quraysh clan, Uthman was a companion of the Prophet. He was already in his mid-sixties when he was elected third caliph.

What were the main achievements of the rightly guided caliphs?

He conquered Damascus in 635, Jerusalem in 637, Babylon in 641 and Alexandria in 642, adding lands in Syria, Egypt, Persia and North Africa (“The rightly guided caliphs”). He introduced the Islamic calendar to be used by all Muslims, ran public census, and started he construction of public facilities.

Why is caliph Uthman important?

He centralized the administration of the caliphate and established an official version of the Qurʾān. ʿUthmān is critically important in Islamic history because his death marked the beginning of open religious and political conflicts within the Islamic community (see fitnah).