Need advice on a good book about the 4 Caliphs, please

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Assalamu Alaikum

Size mm: 14x21
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 784
Author: Dr. Ali Muhammad As-Sallaabee

From the day he embraced Islam until the day he died, Abu Bakr As-Siddique ابو بكر الصدي (Radhi Allahu Anhu - May Allah be Pleased with Him) was the ideal Muslim, surpassing all other Companions in every sphere of life. During the Prophet's lifetime, Abu Bakr was an exemplary soldier on the battlefield; upon the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr (R) remained steadfast and, through the help of Allah, held this nation together. When others suggested keeping Usaamah's army back, Abu Bakr insisted - and correctly so - that the army should continue the mission which the Prophet (S) had in mind. When people refused to pay Zakaat, and when the apostates threatened the stability of the Muslim nation, Abu Bakr was the one who remained firm and took decisive action against them. These are just some of the examples of Abu Bakr's many wonderful achievements throughout his life. I have endeavored to describe all of the above in a clear and organized manner. But more so than anything else, I have tried to show how Abu Bakr's methodology as a Muslim and as a ruler helped establish the foundations of a strong, stable, and prosperous country - one that began in Al-Madeenah, extended throughout the Arabian Peninsula, and then reached far-off lands outside of Arabia.

Throughout the brief period of his caliphate (about 2 years), Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (R) faced both internal and external challenges; the former mainly involved quelling the apostate factions of Arabia and establishing justice and peace among the citizens of the Muslim nation; and the latter mainly involved expanding the borders of the Muslim nation by spreading the message of Islam to foreign nations and conquering those nations that stood in the way of the propagation of Islam.

During the era of his caliphate, Khalifah Abu Bakr As Siddeeq (R) sent out armies that achieved important conquests; for example, under the command of Khaalid ibn Al-Waleed (R) the Muslim army gained an important victory in Iraq. And the Muslim army achieved other important victories under the commands of Al-Muthannah ibn Haarithah (R) and Al-Qa'qaa ibn 'Amr (R). In short, the victories achieved during the era of Abu Bakr's Caliphate paved the way for victories that later took place after Abu Bakr's death. I have tried to analyze the above-mentioned conquests and to break down the reasons why they were such monumental successes. I particularly pointed out Abu Bakr's contributions to those conquests: His military strategy, the leaders he chose, the letters through which he communicated with them, and so on.

ISBN: 9960987108, 9960987116
Author: 'Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi; Nasiruddin al-Khattab (translator)
Publisher: International Islamic Publishing House (2007)
Pages: 1021
Binding: Hardcover - 2 Volume Set



Description from the publisher:

We are living in tumultuous times, but they are no less tumultuous than the era of 'Umar Ibn al-Khattab, whose life began in Jahiliyah and ended in the Golden Age of Islam. We can learn much from the history of this second caliph of Islam, who was faced with unpredicedented challenges but met them successfully within the framework of shari'ah and in accordance with the true spirit of Islam. For those who would be leaders, this book offers the model of an ideal Muslim leader, one who felt responsible before Allah for the well being of all those under his rile, including his troops, women, infants, non-Muslims, and even animals. 'Umar was a "hands-on" leader who kept himself informed and consulted scholars and experts before every major decision. For the rest of us, this book offers a window into an exciting and important period of Islamic history, and it also reminds of an important lesson, that our strength comes not from wealth or money or status, but from our submission to Allah and our commitment to the path of Islam.

Code: 222
Shipping Weight: 2.15 lbs
By: Dr. Ali Muhammad As-Sallabi
Translator: Nasir Khattab
Format: 6×9×1.5" HB
Pages: 623
ISBN: 9960-9942-2-8
Edition: First, July 2007
Publisher: Darussalam Riyadh

In this book, Dr. As-Sallabi presents the life of the third caliph of Islam, `Uthman ibn `Affan, and highlights his great achievements, as well the issues and turmoil that he faced due to the hypocrisy movement that plagued the Muslim society. He also addresses the misrepresentations of `Uthmaan, fabricated by his enemies and detractors and perpetuated, inadvertently or otherwise, by writers and historians, as well as the activities of the hypocrites and the effort they put into fabricating these lies and causing division in the Ummah, the effects of which Muslims are still suffering today.

The study of history is of great importance, especially for Muslims who have been denied access to their heritage in many ways due to the upheavals that befell the Muslim world in recent decades and centuries, and due to tampering and insertions in their own books of history.


Usman ibn Affan was the fourth person to accept Islam upon invitation of Abu Bakr As Siddique. Thus he learned with the Prophet from the very beginning of Islam and faced much prosecution at the hands of his family and clansman. The Prophet (S) loved Usmaan so much so that he gave two of his daughters in marriage to him, earning him the title Dhun-Noorayn (carrier of 2 lights). Prophet said after the death of his second wife that if he had a third daughter he would have given her to Osman as well. The Prophet gave glad tidings of paradise to Othman saying that whatever he does after today will not harm him.

During his caliphate the Islamic empire spread far east into Azerbijan and south into North African and Nubia to name a few. During this time there were many achievements made in the Islamic empire including many canals, guest houses at different waypoints, and building of a much stronger Muslim army. He also established judicial and financial institutions to strengthen the Islamic empire. The last few years of his caliphate were however filled with great trials, which eventually led to his murder and division of the Muslim Ummah.

i can't find any for ali ibn abu talib (r.a)

il post them when if i can find them insha'Allah.

format_quote Originally Posted by AShaik

Salam,

I am needing to learn about the four clieha.

I am a new Muslim from a English only speaking back ground and need a book that is really really basic other wise I find the material two complex and give up!

To start with I am hoping for a general over view of their life's history and please any suggestion on reading material would be great.

Cheers

welcome to the deen! have you considered audio? these lectures by Bashar Shala are wonderful:


the Khulafah Rashida:
http://www.pleasantviewschool.com/me...ulafah+Rashida


the Seerah of the Prophet[pbuh]:
http://www.pleasantviewschool.com/me...het+%28pbuh%29


The 4 Imams:
http://www.pleasantviewschool.com/me...The+Four+Imams

and some GREAT Tafseer & lectures by Mufti Ismail Menk, especially Reasons of Revelation:

http://www.muftimenk.co.za/Downloads.html