Origins & Early Life

The Rashidun (Arabic: الراشدون, romanized: al-Rāshidūn, lit. 'the rightly-guided') are the first four caliphs (lit. 'successors') who led the Muslim community following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, namely Abu Bakr (r. 632–634), Umar (r.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

634–644), Uthman (r. 644–656), and Ali (r. 656–661). The reign of these caliphs, called the Rashidun Caliphate (632–661), is considered in Sunni Islam to have been 'rightly guided' (Arabic: rāshid), meaning that it constitutes a model (Sunnah) to be followed and emulated from a religious point of view. Shia Islam holds that only Ali was the rightful and designated successor of Muhammad.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The first four caliphs who succeeded Muhammad are known as the Rashidun (rightly-guided) Caliphs. Abd Allah ibn Abi Quhafa (c. 573–634; r. 632–634) – often known simply as Abu Bakr Umar ibn al-Khattab (c. 583–644; r. 634–644) – often known simply as Umar or Omar Uthman ibn Affan (c.

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