One of the greatest compilations of the Sunnah and books of Hadith, the Musnad by Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, organized into compilations of the hadiths narrated by each Companion.
This book is a start for a student of knowledge who would like to learn the basics of Tawheed and it's categorization in the light of Qur'an and Sunnah.
This classical work presents the first four Khalifahs of Islam, illustrating both the integrity and wisdom that they displayed in governance. This book also highlights their contributions to that body of practice which is known as the Sunnah.
Author has tried to show how Abu Bakr's methodology as a Muslim and as a ruler helped establish the foundations of a strong, stable, and prosperous country - one that began in Al-Madeenah, extended throughout the Arabian Peninsula, and then reached far-off lands outside of Arabia.
For those who would be leaders, this book offers the model of an ideal Muslim leader, one who felt responsible before Allah for the well being of all those under his rule, including his troops, women, infants, non-Muslim subjects and even animals. ‘Umar was a 'hands on' leader who kept himself informed and consulted scholars and experts before every major decision.