Discusses how the ahl al-sunna wa'l-Jama'a permits no criticism or condemnation of the companions of the prophet Muhammad.

Encyclopedia entry introduces this supreme leader of the Muslim community and successor to Muhammad. Includes a chronology or office holders.

Read a historical account and interpretation of Muhammad's dramatic declaration of his own approaching death.

Iqra Islamic Publications provides this guide that profiles the three rightly guided caliphs of the prophet Muhammad.

Explains the organization of the caliphate and profiles the caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali.