Joining hands to spread peace
“Every Prophet has an assistant, and my assistant will be Uthmaan(RA).” (Prophet Muhammad, pbuh, in a Ahaadeeth) Uthmaan(RA) ‘s Election When ‘Umar(RA) fell under the assassin’s dagger, before he died the people asked him to nominate his successor. ‘Umar(RA) appointed a committee consisting of six of the ten companions of the Prophet Muhammad(Pbuh) about whom…
“God has placed truth upon Umar’s tongue and heart. (Prophet Muhammad, pbuh, in a Ahaadeeth)” Umar(RA) ‘s Life During his last illness Abu Bakr(RA) had conferred with his people, particularly the more eminent among them. After this meeting they chose ‘Umar(RA)as his successor. ‘Umar(RA)was born into a respected Quraysh family thirteen years after the birth…
“If I were to take a friend other than my Lord, I would take Abu Bakr as a friend.” (Prophet Muhammad, pbuh, in a Ahaadeeth) Meaning of the Word ‘KHALIFAH’ The word ‘Caliph’ is the English form of the Arabic word ‘KHALIFAH,’ which is short for Khalifatu Rasulil-lah. The latter expression means Successor to the…