Tarikh al-Khulafa ar-Rashidin - History of the Caliphs by Ibn Kathir

Hafidh ibn Kathir chronicles the history and biographies of the well-guided Caliphs among the Companions who assumed the task of ruling the Ummah after the death of the Messenger of Allah, alayhi salatu wa salam. Ibn Kathir was a specialist in Hadith, Tafsir and History, and his comments are always relevant, based on authentic narratives and the sayings of trusted people among the Salafs.

This section on the Caliphs is taken from his immense work on the History of Humanity, from its Creation to its End (Al-Bidayah wa an-Nihayah).

A superb, reliable Syrian edition, with excellent Tahqiq and annotations on Hadiths and selected passages.