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Abu Bakr
1st Rashidun Caliph and father-in-law of Muhammad / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Abū Bakr (أبو بكر ;c. 573 AD-22 August 634),[1] was a senior companion and—through his daughter Aisha[2]—the father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. A majority of Sunni scholars and contemporaries believe Abu Bakr became the first openly declared Muslim outside Muhammad's family.[3][page needed][4] Abu Bakr served as a trusted advisor to Muhammad. During Muhammad's lifetime, he was involved in several campaigns and treaties.[5]
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1st Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate | |||||
Caliphate | 8 June 632 – 23 August 634 | ||||
Caliph | Position established as new title in order to succeed Muhammad's leadership | ||||
Successor | Umar ibn Al-Khattab | ||||
Born | 27 October 573 Mecca, Hijaz, Arabia | ||||
Died | 23 August 634 (aged 60) Medina, Hijaz Arabia, Rashidun Empire | ||||
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Father | Uthman Abu Quhafa | ||||
Mother | Salma Umm-ul-Khair | ||||
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Tribe | Quraysh (Banu Taym) | ||||
Descendants | Siddiqui | ||||
Religion | Islam | ||||
Occupation | Businessman administrator economist | ||||
He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632 to 634 AD when he became the first Muslim Caliph following Muhammad's death.[6] As caliph, Abu Bakr succeeded to the political and administrative functions previously exercised by Muhammad. He was commonly known as The Truthful Caliph (الصديق, As-Saddīq).[2] Abu Bakr's reign lasted for 2 years, 3 months and 11 days ending with his death after an illness. He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632 to 634 AD.