What you will learn from this?

1. Establish a deep respect and connection with the four Caliphs
2. Rejuvenate your soul with the keen advices of Ali (ra), legendary bravery of Umar(ra), limitless generosity of Uthman(ra), and the wisdoms of Abu Bakr(ra), may Allah be pleased with them all.
3. Learn what really happened with Uthman, may Allah be pleased with him, and the fitna (corruption) that started afterward.
4. Learn the actual story of Ali (may Allah be pleased with him)’s caliphate
5. Learn about the habits and lifestyle of the Caliphs and how to implement them in one’s own life
6. Be instilled with a lifelong respect for the Caliphs 
7. Gain an understanding of why they are all above our reproach

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and give him peace) said in a hadith:
"So hold fast to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly-Guided Caliphs who will come after me. Adhere to them and hold fast to them"
[Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi]

Adult Literacy -
​The Rightly Guided Successors

What is this course all about?

Find inspiration in the blessed lives of the Rightly-Guided Four Caliphs. Take this course for insight into the magnificent lives of those closest to the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace). Going in the order of superiority, from Abu Bakr to 'Umar to 'Uthman to 'Ali, this course not only provides the biographical details of the lives of the khulafa (caliphs) but also shines light on their virtues and outstanding qualities, all the things that made them so special and granted them such a high station in this world and the hereafter.
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A comprehensive course covering the lives of the first four Caliphs in Islam, collectively known as the Rightly Guided Caliphs. Taught by Mawlana Numaan, it has eight lectures; two on each Caliph. Each lecture explore various topics such as the oppositions of rebels against Sayyiduna Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), the final altercations during Sayyiduna Ali (may Allah be pleased with him)’s caliphate, and most importantly, the incredible morals and timeless advice of these pious leaders, may Allah be pleased with them all.

Course Features 

• Duration - 8 weeks (CLASSES START 02/08/22)
• In-person and Online Classes
• 8 Live Sessions (1/week)
• Tuesday Nights - 7:30pm
  ​*Time Subject to change due to Salah 
• Live Q&A
• ​24/7 Access to Video Recordings and Online Learning Materials
• All texts and materials used in course of study

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What's Covered

Lesson One – Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (I)

• Lineage
• Remarkable experiences with the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace), and outstanding deeds

Lesson Two – Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (II)

• How he became caliph
• Issues he dealt with in his caliphate
• How he dealt with the issues
• Similarities he shared with the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace)
• Conclusion: his death and funeral

Lesson 3 – Sayyiduna Umar (I)

• Personality and details of personal life
• How he reverted to Islam
• Remarkable experiences with the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace), and outstanding deeds
• His accomplishments during his caliphate
• The impressive reach of his caliphate

Lesson 4- Sayyiduna Umar (II)

• How he ruled during his caliphate
• Assassination and burial​

Lesson 5- Sayyiduna Uthman (I)

• Special family members
• Generous contributions and remarkable experiences with the Prophet ﷺ
• Reach of his caliphate​​
  

Lesson 6- Sayyiduna Uthman (II)

• Trials and corruption during his time
• The rebellion of corrupt citizens
• His death

Lesson 7- Sayyiduna Ali (I)

• When and how he became Muslim
• Merits and bravery during the life of the Prophet (may Allah bless him and give him peace)
• His lifestyle and incredible asceticism
• Who his opponents were

Lesson 8- Sayyiduna Ali (II)

• Marriage and children
• Issues with major sahaba during caliphate
• How he settled those issues
• Battles he fought during his caliphate
• Death and span of his caliphate