Contents

Preface

Genealogical Chart

ONE

Introduction

TWO

Abū Bakr: The Moment of Confirmation

THREE

‘Umar b. al-Khaṭṭāb: A Saga of Law and Conquest

FOUR

‘Uthmān: The Challenge of Innovation

FIVE

The Road to Civil War: Issues and Boundaries

SIX

‘Alī: In the Image of the Prophets

SEVEN

From Caliphate to Kingship: ‘Umar’s Reign and Future Changes

EIGHT

Conclusion

APPENDIX 1

Abū Mikhnaf’s Account of the Saqīfa of Banū Sā‘ida

APPENDIX 2

The Succession to ‘Umar

APPENDIX 3

Manūshihr’s Declaration

Notes

Glossary

Bibliography

Index