The Rashidun Rightly-Guided Caliphs Aim To gain an

The Rashidun (Rightly-Guided Caliphs) Aim: To gain an overview of the Caliphate. LO’s: • To know the names of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs. • To understand what it meant by the term Caliph. • To develop an over view of the Caliphs. Reading: Islam. A Short History by Karen Armstrong, Islam Beliefs and Teaching by Ghulam Sarwar,

12 4 Social and historical developm ents (continue d) 4. 2 The meaning and importance of the Rightly Guided Caliphs in Islam and to the spread of Islam. a)The historical and religious context of this period such as major developments, geographical, migration, economic and social factors and ‘Umayyad’ and ‘Abbasid’ dynasties. Students will focus on: the importance of the Rightly Guided Caliphs in Islam and to the spread of Islam. the historical and religious context of this period such as major developments, geographical, migration, economic and social factors and ‘Umayyad’ and ‘Abbasid’ dynasties. Edexcel Religious Studies A Level by Jon Mayled, Chapter 1. 2, pages 2 -7. Islam…by Victor W Watton, Chapter 6, pages 99 -107. Islam Beliefs and Teaching by Ghulam Salwar, pages 125 -135. What is Islam? by Horrie and Chippindale, pages 64 -68. b)Some later examples Islam. A Short History by Karen of caliphs and of how Armstrong, pages 21 -31. the caliphate was expressed in practice.

Pairs: A: mind map the meaning of the phrase “Seal of the Prophets” B: mind map the meaning of the phrase “Rightly Guided Caliph”

Pairs: A: mind map the meaning of the phrase “Seal of the Prophets” • This term (al-Ahzab 33: 40), or the phrase "seal of prophecy" (Khatam an-Nubuwwa) is used by Muslims to mean two different things. This entry discuss the metaphorical meaning. For the other meaning, see Seal of Prophethood. This is a metaphorical term used to mean the "last prophet", the "last of the prophets", the "final prophet", that no other prophet is to come after Muhammad. Muslims apply this meaning to Muhammad to emphasize the finality and supremacy of Muhammad's prophethood. In so doing, many have used it to "prove" that he is the final prophet against the claim of the Ahmadis, and also that his message supercedes those before him, most notably, the Jews and the Christians. • Muhammad himself claimed to be the "seal of the prophets": • The Prophet said: "Truly Allah made me the Seal of prophets while Adam was between water and clay. " (related by Ahmad in the "Musnad, " by Bayhaqi in "Dala'il an -Nubuwwa" and Ibn Kathir in his book "Mawlid Rasul Allah. ") In a variant of the verse as-Saff 61: 6 by Ubayy b. Ka'ab, it reads • "O children of Israel, I am God's messenger to you, and I announce to you a prophet whose community will be the last community and by which God will put the seal on the prophets and messengers. " [this verse is different in today's Qur'an. ]

Pairs: B: mind map the meaning of the phrase “Rightly Guided Caliph” The Rashidun Caliphs (meaning "Rightly Guided", "Righteous" Caliphs; Arabic: ﺍﻟﺨﻠﻔﺎﺀ ﺍﻟﺮﺍﺷﺪﻭﻥ al-Khulafāʾu ar-Rāshidūn), often simply called, collectively, "the Rashidun", is a term used in Sunni Islam to refer to the first four caliphs (successors) following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, namely: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman ibn Affan and Ali of the Rashidun Caliphate, the first caliphate. The concept of "Rightly Guided Caliphs" originated with the later Abbasid Caliphate based in Baghdad. It is a reference to the Sunni imperative "Hold firmly to my example (sunnah) and that of the Rightly Guided Caliphs" (Ibn Majah, Abu Dawood).

Abu Bakr Umar Uthman Ali Relationship to Prophet A companion to Companion to the prophet. the Prophet. Father (Aisha) in law to Prophet Muhammad. Qualities (+/-) Courageous. A faithful Muslim. Morally Kind-hearted. Prophet’s protector. Kind, willing to help decisive. Tough, Administrator. others. 2 nd Male brave and Simple. convert. straightforward. -ve – too soft and Gifted orator. led to problems. Rich family. Major achievements Compiled the Battle of Defeated Fought in all major Qur’an into one Qadisiyyah – Romans –Naval battles of prophet. volume. Donated all defeated 120, 000 battle – Pacified warring of his belongings. Persians. Won Alexandria. factions. Compiled the Military success – siege of Qur’an into a book. Romans/Persians Damascus. Problems raised Rebellion of some Battle of the Civil war before Elected at time of Muslims against Bridge – defeated and after his internal strife. Zakat. Foreign by Persians. murder. Never controlled enemies. the disagreements. Companion of the Cousin. Married to prophet. Son in Fatima (prophet’s Law of Prophet. daughter). 1 st Muslim Married to Ruqiya convert. & Umn kulthum

Plenary Which Caliph do you think is the most successful? Homework: Read Karen Armstrong’s Article. Make notes under the subtitles: Each of 4 Caliphs. Nature of Caliph. Rightly Guided. Purpose. Minimum 1 side of A 4. .