The History of Al-Khilafah Ar-Rashidah (IQRA’ Elementary Grade 7 Textbook)

This Grade Seven textbook covers one of the most important phases of Islamic history: that of the period of al-Khilafah ar-Rashidah, or the Rightly-Guided Caliphate. Students will learn within the pages of this textbook how Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, ‘Uthman and ‘Ali strove to implement the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in both their personal lives as well as administrative roles. During this period we find the concepts of Shura (consultation), responsible government, the rule of law, the welfare system as well as fundamental human rights all readily exhibited in the lives of these early Muslims. Also covered is the Fitnah, or the first instances when Muslims unsheathed their swords against each other. IQRA’s The History of Al-Khilafah Ar-Rashidah makes this very complex situation understandable for young readers.