Islam Expands
Islam Expands. Muhammad’s Death. 632 – Begins the split within the Muslim community Muslims elect Abu-Bakr (a friend of Muhammad) as the “successor” or CALIPH. Rightly Guided Caliphs . 4 “elected caliphs” Abu-Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali Their rule was called a CALIPHATE
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