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634 BCE
Passing and Legacy
Abu Bakr died in 634 after falling sick. He was bedridden for a long time before he passed, and by request was buried next to the Prophet Muhammad. Abu Bakr left behind a great legacy of unity, justice, and dedication to faith. He set a role model for leaders, how they should prioritise unity and well-being within their communities. Abu Bakr expanded the Islamic state and established a great example for future generations. -
633 BCE
Achievements
During his time as caliph, Abu Bakr had many accomplishments. He kept peace and unity among his muslim brothers and sisters, turned the Quran into a book format, and succeeded in multiple wars. These wars included the Sassanid and Byzantine empire, Arab tribes throughout the Arabian Peninsula in the Ridda wars, and uniting Muslims during the Apostates war. From these we can see that Abu Bakr was incredibly committed to holding onto Islamic values and continuing the teachings of islam. -
632 BCE
Time as Caliph
After the death of Prophet Muhammad, Abu Bakr was elected the first Caliph. This decision was unanimously voted by all the companions. Abu Bakr understood the responsibility required to lead the Muslims and sincerely wanted to fulfil his role as caliph as best as he could. He sought guidance from what the Prophet had taught him and was humble and aware of his fallibility. Abu Bakr’s time as a caliph lasted a bit more than two years. He did many things that displayed how kind and honest he is. -
610 BCE
Becoming a Muslim
Abu Bakr had accepted Islam after a long search for the true religion. Being a close friend of Prophet Muhammad, he knew that the Prophet was a trustworthy and honest person, so Abu Bakr embraced Islam immediately upon hearing about Islam and was the first man to do so. Abu Bakr was never hesitant to follow his Prophet and was quick to do good things. -
580 BCE
Early Life
Abu Bakr was born in Mecca to Abu Quhafa and Umm al-Khayr. He got his nickname, ‘the father of the camel’s calf’, for the unconditional love of camels he had as a child. He was a virtuous child with great parents. At the age of 18, Abu Bakr became a cloth merchant and became the chief of his tribe. He was hardworking and brave even as a child. -
Period: 573 BCE to 634 BCE
Abu Bakr
The first Caliph in Islam