Rise Of Islam (622-661) Rashidun Caliphate [Every Day, With Army Sizes]

The Rashidun Caliphate: From 622 to 661

In this video, we explore the period of the Rashidun Caliphate, from 622 to 661, which marks the time of the first four caliphs following the death of Prophet Muhammad. This era was crucial for the establishment and expansion of the early Islamic state. The four rightly guided caliphs—Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali—played pivotal roles in the consolidation of the Islamic community, the spread of Islam, and the establishment of a centralized political system.

The video covers the significant events during the reign of each caliph, including Abu Bakr's leadership in unifying the Arabian Peninsula after the Prophet’s passing, Umar’s military conquests that expanded the empire into Persia, Egypt, and the Levant, Uthman’s administration and the compilation of the Quran, and finally, Ali’s leadership during the turbulent times, which led to the conflict with Muawiyah and the eventual rise of the Umayyad dynasty after Ali’s assassination in 661.

This period represents both the success and challenges of early Islamic governance, and it set the stage for the future direction of the Islamic world.