The 4 Rightly Guided Caliphs

  • Nov 23, 632

    The Death of Prophet Muhammad

    The Death of Prophet Muhammad
    After the death of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him), Abu Bakr becomes the first caliph.
  • Nov 23, 633

    The Start of Global Civilization

    The Start of Global Civilization
    Abu Bakr sends Khalid al-Walid to the Sassanid Persian Empire and the Byzantine Empire to expand Islam (the Muslim Empire).
  • Nov 23, 633

    Reconstitution of the Caliphate

    Reconstitution of the Caliphate
    Abu Bakr leads Muslim forces who defeat other Arabian tribes and reconstitutes the caliphate.
  • Nov 23, 634

    The Death of Abu Bakr

    The Death of Abu Bakr
    Abu Bakr dies and Umar takes place as a second caliph. Umar continues to expand Muslim territory into Persia, the Byzantine empire, and Egypt. Umar also establishes the Diwan (financial department).
  • Nov 23, 636

    The End of War

    The End of War
    The war between the Arab caliphates and the Byzantine empire ended.
  • Nov 23, 639

    Muslim Calendar

    Muslim Calendar
    The Muslim Calender is established.
  • Nov 23, 644

    The Death of Umar

    The Death of Umar
    Umar is assassinated. Uthman becomes a caliph.
  • Nov 23, 656

    The Start of a Rebellion

    The Start of a Rebellion
    A rebellion starts as Ali decides to punish the men who had assassinated Uthman. This is the first civil war. Mu’awiya, a member of Uthman's family, started uprises against Ali.
  • Nov 23, 656

    Death of Uthman.

    Death of Uthman.
    He was assassinated by men who were against his policies. Ali becomes a caliph.
  • Nov 23, 657

    Hostility uprises between the two Muslim forces.

    Hostility uprises between the two Muslim forces.
    Amr ibn al-As negotiates with the two forces. Ali lacks support from his army after he accepted the arbitration.
  • Nov 23, 661

    Ali is assassinated

    Ali is assassinated by the Kharijites