The Rightly Guided Caliphs are a glorious life and everlasting deeds

The reference number: 9789933475178 Total pages: 671 Author: Abdul Sattar Sheikh Publisher: Dar Al-Qalam The lives of the Rightly Guided Caliphs were a vivid image and a practical application in a unique manner of the Messenger's methodology and prophetic guidance, on which they were raised. They carried out the responsibilities of the caliphate in the most perfect and complete way, reaching the peak in establishing the landmarks of religion and conveying it to the worlds. The author, Abdul Sattar Sheikh, discussed in four chapters of his book the historical period during the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs. In the first chapter, he talks about the first caliph of Islam; Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him. In the second chapter, he discusses the just caliph; Omar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him. Then, in the third chapter, he talks about the grateful and patient caliph; Uthman ibn Affan. In the fourth chapter, he discusses our master Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah honor his face. He mentions in the biography of each of them their origin, qualities, Islam, companionship with the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, their defense of him, their migration, and their call to Islam. He also describes their morals, characteristics, knowledge, and status. Then, he talks about their caliphate, governance, politics, mentioning their great deeds, followed by their death and family. The book reflects a truthful and genuine image of the era of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, so that the enemies of Islam and those who despise their noble caliphs have no way to doubt their biographies or to undermine their glory and achievements, which were among the greatest blessings bestowed upon all of humanity.