Here is a list of the changes to the Sunnah, the way of the Prophet, made by the rashidun Caliphs:
Abu Bakr
According to Sunnis
According to Shias
- Abrogated Ali's leadership.
- Stole the land of Fadak from Fatima and also usurped Muhammad's heritage from all his relatives.
Umar
According to Sunnis
- allowed people to "tripple divorce"
According to Shias
- All the above, and the following:
- Forbade temporary mariage
Uthman
According to Sunnis
According to Shias
Ali
- Restored all the above to the default.
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