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Who was the first Caliph?
Hazrat Abu Bakr
Share one contribution made by Hazrat Abu Bakr during his Caliphate?
He united the community by fighting against groups that wanted to break up the Ummah. These wars were known as the Ridda wars. He also created a conduct of war
Name all 4 Caliph’s
Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Umar, Hazrat Uthman, Hazrat Imam Ali
6. List 2 contributions made by Hazrat Umar during his Caliphate
He created the Diwan system, he started the lunar calendar, he conquered more lands for the community.
Which Caliph collected all the verses of the Qura’n and made it into a single book?
Hazrat Uthman
How did Hazrat Ali help Hazrat Umar when he was creating the lunar calendar?
Hazrat Ali helped decide when the calendar should begin.
What event in Muslim history is used to start the lunar calendar?
Hijra, when the first Muslim community moved from Mecca to Madina.
What was one challenge that was faced during Hazrat Uthman’s Caliphate?
He promoted his family and friends to higher positions which made the people very upset
Why did H. Ali turn down the option to become Caliph the first time he was asked?
He was told that if he became Caliph he would have to lead the same way as the other Caliphs as well as Prophet Muhammad
Name the 2 battles fought by H. Ali
Battle of the Camel & the Battle of Siffin
What was the name of the group that disagreed with Imam Ali and stopped following him?
The Kharaji's
What is the name of the compilation of Hazrat Ali's sayings?
Najh al-Balagha
How long was H. Ali a Caliph?
Almost 5 years ( 4+ years)
How did H. Ali die?
He was murdered by a Kharaji
Hazrat Ali did not challenge the leadership of the other Caliphs, why?
He valued the unity of the community more than anything else, like its taught in the Qur'an
