rashidun caliphate political system

Detailed Sunni explanation: The Rashidun Caliphate was a unique consultative (Shura-based) tribal federation system – neither monarchy, democracy, nor theocracy. Caliph was elected by Shura of senior Ṣaḥābah; authority from Allah but exercised through mutual consultation. How Abu Bakr (RA) became the first Caliph at Saqifah, authentic narrations from Bukhari & Tabari, refutation of “forced bay’ah” & “Ali delayed bay’ah” claims with evidence, reasons for Quraysh leadership, apostasy wars, and why Abu Bakr nominated Umar (RA). Complete historical truth with references.