Khilafat e Rashida by Maulana Idrees Kandhalvi
They are called “Rashidun” which means “rightly guided” because they followed the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) in their governance and administration. They expanded the Islamic state to include most of Arabia, Persia, Syria, Egypt, North Africa and parts of Anatolia and Central Asia. They also established justice, security, welfare and education for the people under their rule.
Many Muslims consider the Khilafat e Rashida as the ideal model of Islamic leadership and governance. They look up to the examples and achievements of the Rashidun caliphs as sources of inspiration and guidance. They also believe that the Khilafat e Rashida will be restored before the end of times by Imam Mahdi and Jesus (peace be upon them).
If you want to learn more about the Khilafat e Rashida, you can download a free Urdu PDF book from this link[^1^]. This book is written by Maulana Muhammad Idrees Kandhalvi, a renowned scholar and historian of Islam. It covers the lives, personalities, policies and achievements of the Rashidun caliphs in detail. It also refutes some of the misconceptions and allegations that are raised against them by some sects and groups.
The Rashidun Caliphs are regarded as the best of the caliphs by many Muslims for their piety, justice and adherence to the Quran and the Sunnah. They also achieved remarkable feats in the fields of military, administration, law and culture. Some of their achievements are:
