The History of the Four Caliphs Itmam al-Wafa fi Sirat al-Khulafa

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The History of the Four Caliphs Itmam al-Wafa fi Sirat al-Khulafa

This book is a concise and immensely satisfying historical account of the first four caliphs of Islam Abu Bakr Umar Uthman and Ali who because of their rectitude became known as the "Rightly Guided Caliphs'' (may Allah be pleased with them).

The author provides a clear and fast-paced account of the battles and internal struggles of the four caliphs as well as that of the fifth Hasan ibn Ali. He avoids long excursions into the technical intricacies and obscure historical detail found in longer books. However he refreshingly puts forward a balanced and convincing analysis of the contentious issues involving the four caliphs such as Ali ibn Abi Talibs .delay in giving the pledge the insurgency against Uthman the battles of the Camel and Siffin and the disputes between Ali and Muawiya. (may Allah be pleased with them all).

The author's analysis leaves the reader with a clear understanding and helps to increase the love and respect for the Prophet of Allah and his Companions.

This book will surely satisfy your curiosity about the immediate period after the Prophet's (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) departure from this world. It will relieve your heart of any confusion you feel about the events of that time. This is a book written for readers of any age hence an inspiring read for the young and old alike.

About the Author

Shaykh Muhammad al-Khudari Bak al-Bajuri

He is Muhammad ibn Afifi al-Bajuri, popularly known as Shaykh Khudari Bak. He was a scholar of Shariah, literature and Islamic history. He was born in Egypt in 1289/1872 and lived in Zaytun, a suburb of Cairo. He graduated from Madrasah Dar al-Ulum and surpassed his contemporaries as a scholar, researcher, orator, educator and reformer. During the course of his life he was an Islamic judge in Khartoum, an educator in the Islamic Judicial School in Cairo for a period of twelve years, a Professor in Islamic history at the University of Egypt (now named The University of Cairo), the Deputy-Head of the Islamic judicial school and an inspector for the Ministry of Education.

About The Publishers

White Thread Press

White Thread Press is a leading Islamic book publisher dedicated to preserving and sharing authentic Islamic knowledge based on the Qur'an and Sunnah. Known for its high-quality Islamic books and scholarly publications, White Thread Press offers a wide range of Sunni Islamic books that combine classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary relevance.

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Additional Product Information

Author: Shaykh Muhammad al-Khudari Bak al-Bajuri (Muhammad ibn Afifi al-Bajuri)
Publisher: White Thread Press / Turath Publishing
Publication: May Vary from Batch
Edition: First English Edition
Format: Print Book
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 231
Dimensions: 24.2 × 16.2 × 2 cm
Language: English
Genre: Islamic History
Category: Islamic History | Khulafa al-Rashidun | Biography
ISBN-13: 9781906949761
Translator: Mohammad Mohammadi
Editor: Ayoub Jeena, Aadil Wainwright, Muhammad Ansa, Husain Kadodia
Illustrator: None
Suitable Age: 14+ (Suitable for teenagers and adults)
Grade / Level: Secondary School, College, General Readers & Students of Islamic Knowledge
Country of Publication: Turkey