Khulafa e rashideen Flashcards
What is meant by khulafa e rashideen?
The Caliphs who ruled after the final prophet were: Abu Bakr, Umar Farooq e Azam, Uthman, Ali, and Imam Hasan Mujtaba. These companions are the khulafa e rashideen and their time of reign is called khilafah Rashida.
Who is the most virtuous from amongst the khulafa e rashideen?
First Abu Bakr Sideeq, then Hazrat Umar, then Hazrat Uthman, and then Hazrat Ali.
What would we say about the one who claims that Hazrat Ali is more superior than Abu Bakr and Umar?
He is misguided and from the wrong sect.
Who is the first free man to accept Islam?
Hazrat Abu Bakr Sideeq
List some facts about Hazrat Abu Bakr.
- His name is Abdullah bin Abu Qahafa
- He was fair in colour, his body was thin, he had red cheeks, and a prominent forehead
-His parents, son, and grandson were all companions
-He was born 2 years and 4 months after the year of the elephant
-His title is Sideeq and Ateeq
-He ruled for 2 years and 4 months
-He passed away between Magrib and Esha at the age of 63
Why was Hazrat Abu Bakr called Yaar e Ghar?
He is called companion of the cave because he stayed with the Final Prophet in the Cave during migration from Makkah to Madina.
What is the relation between the Holy Prophet and Hazrat Abu Bakr?
Hazrat Abu Bakr is the father of Hazrat Aisha and the father in law of the Holy Prophet.
Tell some facts regarding Hazrat Umar, the second Caliph.
- His name is Umar bin Khatab, his title is Farooq, and his kuniyat is Abu Hafs
-He accepted Islam in the 6th year of prophethood after 40 men and 11 women
-He was the first to be given the title Ameer ul Mumineen
-He won many conquests during his reign
Does Hazrat Umar have any Kiraamat?
Yes, the chief of his army heard his call from miles away and when he placed the letter in the river Nile it continued to flow.
What was the relation of Hazrat Umar and the Holy Prophet?
He was also the father in law of the Holy Prophet because his daughter was Hazrat Hafsa.
How was Hazrat Umar martyred?
He was martyred by the fire worshipper Ghulam Abu Lulu Fiorz in Madina during the 23rd year of Hijri.
Which 2 companians graves are closest to the Holy Prophets?
Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar. Close to the day of judgement prophet Isa will also be buried.
List some facts about the third caliph, Hazrat Uthman.
-His name is Uthman bin Affan
-He had delicate skin, a broad chest, and a big beard and was fair in skin colour
-He became the caliph in the 24th year of hijri
Why did Hazrat Uthman become well known?
He was wealthy and would always spend his wealth on Islam.
Why was Hazrat Uthman called Dhun Noorain?
He married two daughters of the last Prophet, Hazrat Ruqqaiyah and Hazrat Umee Kulthoom at different times so he was known as the possessor of 2 lights.
How did Hazrat Uthman pass away?
After being a caliph for 12 years, he was martyred in Madina in 35 hijri by the rebels of Sabai.
Who was the first to accept Islam amongst the youth?
Hazrat Ali Murtada who was around 15 years old.
List some facts about the fourth caliph.
-His name was Ali bin Abu Talib and his kuniyat is Abu al Hasan
-His skin tone was brown and he was not tall
- He became the caliph on the day Hazrat Uthman passed away
What was the title of Hazrat Ali?
The lion of Allah
What was the relation between the Holy Prophet and Hazrat Ali?
Hazrat Fatima, the daughter of the Prophet was the wife of Hazrat Ali.
When did Hazrat Ali pass away?
He was martyred in Ramadan in the 40th year of hijri by a Khariji called Abdul-Rahman ibn Muljam. He had ruled for 4 years and 9 months and was 63 years old.
