Explanation

• The Pious Caliphate (Khulafa-e-Rashideen) lasted for approximately 30 years, from 632 CE to 661 CE.

Additional information:

1. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA): 632–634 CE → 2 years (Shortest Tenure)
2. Hazrat Umar (RA): 634–644 CE → 10 years
3. Hazrat Uthman (RA): 644–656 CE → 12 years (Largest Tenure)
4. Hazrat Ali (RA): 656–661 CE → 5 years

Last verified on 07-10-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first adult man to accept Islam.

Additional information:

• First Woman: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
• First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)
• First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Key Keeper: Hazrat Usman bin Talha (RA)
• Family: Banu Abd al-Dar
• The Prophet (SAW) declared: The key was entrusted to his family permanently.
• This event took place after the Conquest of Makkah (8 AH / 630 AD).

Last updated: 13-09-2026