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Encyclopedia of Religion entry for
Al-Khulafa ‘U ‘R-Rashidun
"The well-directed Khalifahs." A title given to the first four successors of Muhammad - Abu Bakr, ‘Umar (Omar), ‘Usman, and ‘Ali. It is generally held by the Sunnis that after these four reigns, Islam became corrupted, and the succession in the office of Khalifah uncertain. [KHALIFAH.] 
citations: Dictionary of Islam, Hughes
article created 2006-04-12 , last updated 2006-04-12
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