Abu Bakr
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{ah'-boo bak'-ur}
Abu Bakr, b. c.573, d. Aug. 23, 634, father-in-law of the
Prophet Muhammad, was first caliph ("successor") after the
Prophet's death in 632. An early convert and loyal follower
of Muhammad, Abu Bakr led the Muslim community from 632 to
634, but his caliphate was contested by Ali, the Prophet's
son-in-law. He also faced opposition from unruly tribes
and led successful military campaigns across the Arabian
peninsula into Syria and Palestine.
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Bibliography:
Crone, P., and Hinds, M., God's Caliph
(1986); Shaban, M. A., Islamic History, AD 600-750 (1971).
Abu Bakr
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Abu Bakr (573-634), was the first Muslim caliph (632-634), and father of
Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad. He was born in Mecca and
became Muhammad's most trusted follower, accompanying him on the
Hegira. After Muhammad died, Abu Bakr was made caliph, or successor
to the Prophet, by an assembly of the faithful. As caliph, Abu
Bakr prevented some tribes from reverting to heathenism and fought
successfully against Persia and the Byzantine Empire. He was
succeeded by Umar I.
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