The Rightly Guided Caliphs: who they are

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1. The Rightly Guided Caliphs: who they are
2. Abu Bakr (R.A.): chosen for unity at Saqifah
3. Abu Bakr (R.A.) and the Ridda challenge
4. Abu Bakr (R.A.): mushaf, simplicity, and character
5. Umar (R.A.): diwan, calendar, and organised rule
6. Umar (R.A.): night patrols and justice for all
7. Umar (R.A.): Jerusalem and market inspection
8. Umar (R.A.): the challenge of his death and shura
9. Uthman (R.A.): the standardised mushaf and generosity
10. Uthman (R.A.): navy, works, and administration
11. Uthman (R.A.): unrest without cursing companions
12. Ali (R.A.): knowledge, justice, and simple living
13. Ali (R.A.) at Kufa: leading through hardship
14. Ali (R.A.): civil strife, no cursing, and unity
15. Reforms: administration, justice, welfare, and market quality
16. Emulating the Caliphs at school in Kenya