Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA) had the shortest tenure among the Rashidun (Orthodox) Caliphs.

Additional information:

1. Abu Bakr – 632–634 CE (2 years - Shortest Tenure)
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab – 634–644 CE (10 years)
3. Uthman ibn Affan – 644–656 CE (12 years - Longest Tenure)
4. Ali ibn Abi Talib – 656–661 CE (5 years)
5. Hasan ibn Ali – 661 CE (about 6 months

Last verified on 03-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was appointed as the first Ameer-e-Hajj in 9 AH.
• In 9 AH (630 CE), Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) appointed him to lead the first official Hajj caravan under Islamic rule.
• He led about 300 Muslims from Madinah to Makkah.
• Later, Hazrat Ali (RA) was sent to proclaim the opening verses of Surah At-Tawbah during Hajj.
• In 10 AH (632 CE), the Prophet (ﷺ) personally performed the Farewell Hajj (Hajjat-ul-Wada).

Verified & Updated

Explanation

• Suggested by: Hazrat Umar (RA)
• Approved by: Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)
• Compiled by: Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (RA)
• Reason: Martyrdom of many Huffaz in the Battle of Yamama (11 AH / 632 AD)
• Compilation Period: 11–13 AH (632–634 AD) during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA)

Last verified on 10-07-2026

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

1. Hazrat Ali (R.A.) shifted the capital from Madina to Kufa in 657 AD (36 AH).
2. The decision was made after the Battle of the Camel (Jang-e-Jamal).
3. Kufa was chosen because of its strategic military and political importance.
4. From Kufa, Hazrat Ali (R.A.) governed the Islamic state during his caliphate.
5. Kufa remained the capital until his martyrdom in 661 AD (40 AH).
6. He is buried in Najaf.

Last verified on 30-04-2026