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1. Rashidun

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   The Rashidun ($\text{Rāshidūn}$), often translated as the "Rightly Guided" Caliphs, represent the initial four successors to the Prophet Muhammad in the governance of the nascent Islamic state from 632 to 661 CE. This period is foundational to Sunni Islamic political theology, establishing precedents for governance, military expansion, and the collection of religious jurisprudence. The legitimacy of this era is often attributed to the perceived adherence of these leaders to the Prophet’s exemplary conduc…