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573
Mecca
Mecca is the place where Abu Bakr was born, and where Islam first originated. Abu Bakr was one of the richest men in Mecca. He bought all the slaves in Mecca and set them free. The Kaaba is the holy Mosque in Islam and it is located at the center of Mecca. Mecca is considered the holy land for Muslims -
573
Early life
Abu Bakr was respected businessman, and he worked as a fabric merchant visiting Yemen and Syria. Abu Bakr was also Politician in Mecca before he became the first Muslim in Islam. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailysabah.com%2Fportrait%2F2017%2F10%2F21%2Fabu-bakr-a-man-of-his-word&psig=AOvVaw1T8ga7AxSBMX1yI6-qyEE6&ust=1587177283200000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCNiu7aW27ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD -
Period: 573 to 634
Family
Abu Quhafa (Father),
Umm Khayr Salma bint Sahr,(Mother),
Aisha (daughter)
Asama (daughter)
Mohammed (Son)
Abdul Rahman (son
Abdallah (son)
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Period: 573 to 634
Abu Bakr Born(Intro)
Abu Bakr was born in 10/27/573 AD in Mecca, Abu Bakr died on Aug. 23, 634, in Medina, He was 60 years old. He was the first person to become Muslim and first caliph after prophet Muhammed's death. -
622
Jabal Thawr
Abu Bakr stayed in Jabal Thawr, which it is located 5 miles south of Mecca, after he and the prophet left Mecca. Abu Bakr got bit by a poisonous snake, and he stayed calm in order to not wake up Muhammad from his nap. They stayed there for 1-month, where Asma (his daughter) brought them food and water every day, then they headed for Medina -
622
Migration to Medina
As the all the Muslims' in Mecca migrated to Medina, Abu Bakr stayed and went with Prophet Muhammed. We went the opposite direction to medina to trick the Meccan army. https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.chronozoom.com%2Fdominiquemcintyre1%2Fdominiquemcintyre1%2F1f87a5fd-fe35-4b6c-ae3a-9f7837b71fb0&psig=AOvVaw0oTaht9QLjUGhgbLf0W_1l&ust=1587177820902000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CAIQjRxqFwoTCJCvuaW47ugCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD -
Period: Jun 22, 622 to Jul 2, 622
Hijrah
The migration from Mecca to Medina. It was the starting point for Muslims. Beginning of the Islamic Calendar. Abu Bakr risked his life to protect the prophet. -
623
Life in Medina
Abu Bakr purchased a piece of land in the medina for a high price. He constructed Al-Masjid al-Nabawi with the prophet. He married Habiba, a daughter of Khaarijah, and bought another house for his family when they arrived. -
Mar 13, 624
Battle of Badr
Abu Bakr was part of the battle of Badr but he didn't fight in it, instead he guarded the prophet's tent during the war. The Muslims were outnumbered 313 vs 1000 and they managed to win. -
625
Battle of Uhud
He participated in the Battle of Uhud, in which the majority of the Muslims were routed and he was wounded himself. Abu Bakr was challenged by His son Abdul-Rahman, who was non Muslim at the time, to a duel. They didn't finish the duel, but the Muslims when from a huge victory to a defeat in that battle. -
629
Conquest of Mecca
When Mecca was conquered by Muslims led by Muhammad, and Abu Bakr. The Muslims all around the arabinan peninsula gathered up and approach Mecca. They defeated everyone in their path and open Mecca to the Islamic World. This is one of the Main events in the Islamic History, and the Muslims prey at the kabaa. -
632
Life as a Caliph
Abu Bakr was the first Caliph of Islam, Abu Bakr was considered a companion because he fought the Muslims who wanted to convert after Muhammed's death. Abu Bakr was a caliph for 2 years, and he also explained to the Muslims that Muhammed's a messenger of god and a human, and that everyone dies. Under his rule the Muslim conquests of Iraq and Syria began. -
634
Abi Bakr's death
Abu Bakr developed a high fever and was confined to bed. His illness was prolonged, and when his condition worsened, Abu Bakr felt that his end was near. Realizing this, he sent for Ali and requested him to perform his ghusl since Ali had also done it for Muhammad. He appointed Umar as the second caliph. Umar led the funeral prayer for him and he was buried next to Muhammed in Medina.
