Hazrat Abu bakr:

Hazrat Abu Bakr, whose real name was Abdullah, was one of the Prophet’s closest friends. He was
born in 573 A.D and almost 2 years younger than our beloved Prophet (PBUH). Even before accepting
Islam, he led a pious and chaste life. He was the first free adult male and the first person outside the
family of the Prophet to become a Muslim. The Qur’an describes his acceptance as: ‘’and he who
comes with the truth and he who confirms it.....such are the people who do right.

He (RA) made great efforts regarding the compilation and protection of the Holy Quran. He (RA)
became a means of spreading Islam outside the Arabian Peninsula, in Syria, Palestine, and Iraq, for the
first time . He (RA) enabled the Quran and Islamic ethics to be practiced just like in the period of the
Prophet Muhammad (SAW). . He (RA) saved many Muslim slaves by paying significant amounts of
money to the masters of the slaves in order to set them free. His caliphate period was short that ended
after 2 years when He (RA) was died in 634 A.D and buried next to the Prophet (PBUH). He was the first
person to testify to the Messenger’s event of Miraj (Prophet’s ascension to the heavens) and was given
the title of ‘’Al Siddique’’ due to his immediate belief of the journey. After accepting Islam he devoted
his life and wealth to preaching Islam. Abu Bakr’s acceptance proved to be a milestone in the prophet’s
mission. He bought and freed a lot of slaves, Bilal being one of the prominent ones. The first public
address of inviting people to offer allegiance to the Prophet’s message was delivered by Abu Bakr. In
620AD when the Prophet’s wife died, Abu Bakr’s daughter Ayesha was engaged to the Prophet whom he
married after his migration to Medina. In 622AD on the invitation from the Muslims of Medina, the
Prophet ordered Muslims to migrate. The migration took place in batches and the Prophet was the last
one to leave accompanied by Abu Bakr. At Medina Abu Bakr continued his services to Islam. He paid for
the piece of land selected by the Holy Prophet for the mosque of the Prophet (Masjid-e-Nabvi). He
rendered valuable services in all the battles He was present at the time of the treaty of Hudaibiya and
was one of the signatories. He was also one of the ten blessed companions who were given tidings of
heaven during their lifetime. He was appointed the first Ameer-e-Hajj (the chief guide of pilgrimage).
Abu Bakr led the daily prayers during the last days of the Holy Prophet’s illness. He continued to
perform meritorious services for Islam even after the death of the Holy Prophet.

Hazrat Umar:
Hazrat Umar (RA) was the second caliph of Islam who born in 580 A.D almost 10 years younger than
Holy Prophet (SAW). He (RA) was among a few educated people of Makah at that time. In his youth, He
(RA) was physically strong and was considered to be as a proven wrestler. He (RA) accepted Islam when
he was actually going to kill (God forbid) Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) but after listening to the recitation of
Quranic Verses in the house of his sister, he acknowledged the Ayahs as true and embraced Islam at the
hands of Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Due to his extraordinary ability of fairness, the Apostle of
Allah (PBUH) gave him the title of Al-Farooq (the one who distinguishes between right and wrong).
Hazrat Umar (RA) led a simple life with truthfulness and honesty. During his caliphate, He (RA) conquer
many nations, opened Jerusalem, and paved roads for Muslims in Medina. The major contributions
Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) include implementation of peace and justice in Muslim society, the formation
of Baitul Maal for maintenance and provision of finances, and he was also known to start the Islamic
calendar during his rule. He remained caliph for 10 years died in 644 A.D. Hazrat Umar (RA) was also
buried alongside Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as it was his wish.

Hazrat Uthman (RA)

When Hazrat Umar (RA) fell under the assassin’s dagger, before He (RA) died people asked him to
nominate his successor then He (RA) appointed a committee consisting of six of the ten companions of
Prophet Muhammad (SAW). In this committee Hazrat Ali (RA), Hazrat Uthman (RA), Abdul Rahman,
Sa’ad, Al-Zubayr, and Talha were present and among these, the next caliph has to be selected. After the
discussion, Hazrat Uthman was appointed as the third caliph of Islam. Hazrat Uthman (RA) was born in
573 A.D almost 2 years younger than Prophet (PBUH). He (RA) was among a few knowledgeable people
in the entire Makah at that time. Hazrat Uthman (RA) immediately accepted Islam when his close friend
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) told him about it. He (RA) had the great honor of marrying the two righteous
Daughters of the Holy Prophet (SAW), which earned him the title of Dhun Nurain (Bearer of two Lights).
He (RA) was a wealthy man and he spent most of it in the true service of Islam like buying a well from
Jew in Medina and making it free for use for all Muslims and acquiring a portion of land in order to
enlarge the capacity of Masjid e Nabavi. One of the greatest services of Hazrat Uthman (RA) to the
religion of Islam was the reproduction of the Quran. During his period, a committee was established and
the only copy of the Quran was reproduced because some people pronounced the verses of the Quran
differently due to the difference of dialects. One copy was kept in Medina and the other copies were
sent to the other provinces like Makah, Damascus, Kufa, Basra, and Egypt; thus, the original of the
Quran reached today. He tried to improve vineyards and orchards during his caliphate period. Many
people living in the Islamic land accepted Islam in his period. A remarkable development of this period is
that the Muslims became rich and started to lead a better life. His caliphate period lasts in 656 A.D
when he martyred at the hands of rebellious. He (RA) was buried in Jannatul Baqi a graveyard in Medina.

Hazrat Ali (RA)

Hazrat Ali (RA) is the first cousin of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) who was born in 600 A.D and first one
who accepted Islam. Hazrat Ali (RA) was also the son in law of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), husband of
Hazrat Fatima (RA) the beloved daughter of Prophet (PBUH). He (RA) is known for his bravery as He (RA)
was a great soldier of Islam. Hazrat Ali (RA) earned the title of Asadullah (The Lion of Allah) due to his
great valor. He (RA) lived a very simple life with gratefulness to the Gracious Lord. He (RA) was also
known for his humility and otherworldliness. He was known to wear clothes of simplicity. Hazrat Ali (RA)
was made Caliph after the assassination of Hazrat Uthman (RA). Being the fourth caliph of Islam, Hazrat
Ali (RA) tried his best to unite Muslims and make peace, but the resistance from hypocrites had become
very strong. Hazrat Ali took part in different battles and fought with extreme bravery. He took part in the
battle of Badar where he took part from the start. He took part in the battle of Uhud and tried his level
best to secure our holy prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). He took part in the battle of the
trench where he defeated Akrama who was a famous soldier of non-believers (Kuffaar). He (RA) fought
them and destroyed most of the rebellion movements, defeating Umayyad in the battle of Nahrawan
and introduction of reforms in taxes. Hazrat Ali (RA) remained caliph for five years. When he was 63
years of age, Hazrat Ali (RA) was martyred with a poisoned sword by one of the rebels while he was
going to perform Fajar Salah in the mosque on 20th of Ramadan, 40 A.H (661 A.D).