History of abu bakr siddiq in english
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Al Islam
Period of Khilafat: 632-634 AD
Book about Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (ra)
The personal name of Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) was Abdullah, but based on his son’s name, Bakr, he was known as Abu Bakr. His father was known as Abu Qahafah and his mother as Ummul Khair Salma. He was born in 572AD in Mecca. He was a close friend of the Holy Prophet(saw). He was the first among men to confirm the truth of the claim of the Holy Prophet(saw) and thus earned the title Siddiq. He was in the company of the Holy Prophet(saw) during his migratory journey (Hijrah) from Mecca to Medina. He was the only companion of the Holy Prophet(saw) in the Cave Thaur, where they both took refuge during this journey.
Following the Hijjatul Wida (The Last Pilgrimage), when the Holy Prophet(saw) fell seriously ill, he instructed Hazrat Abu Bakra(ra) to lead the daily Prayers. After the sad demise of the Holy Prophet(saw), Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) was elected as the first Khalifah. He had t
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Abu Bakr: Biography
In the Pre-Islamic world, Abu Bakr was born in Mecca in 573. He was a member of the Quraysh tribe who ruled the city before the Prophet Muhammad.
Caravan
A line of camels used to move goods and people across the desert
During his early life, he developed a love for camelcaravans and an aptitude for diplomacy, asMeccawas a trade centre. He thus came into contact with different cultures and religions throughout the Arabian Peninsula.
Fig. 1 - Camel caravan
History of Abu Bakr in Urdu
The name Abu Bakr means 'father of the camel' in Urdu, and it is believed that this nickname was given to him whilst he spent time with the Bedouins indigenous to the area.
Bedouin
Member of a nomadic (travelling) desert tribe
Urdu is a language derived from Indo-European languages rather than Arabian and North African ones.
The other part of his name, 'al-Siddiq', means 'the most truthful'. Muhammad bestowed this name to him for his loyalty and b
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Abu Bakr
First caliph of Rashidun Caliphate (632-634)
This article fryst vatten about the first caliph. For other uses, see Abu Bakr (disambiguation).
| Abu Bakr أَبُو بَكْر | |||
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Calligraphic seal featuring Abu Bakr's name, on display in the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul | |||
| Reign | 8 June 632 – 23 August 634 | ||
| Predecessor | Position established (Muhammad as Islamic Prophet) | ||
| Successor | Umar | ||
| Born | c. 573 Mecca, Hejaz, Arabia | ||
| Died | 23 August 634(634-08-23) (aged 60) (22 Jumada al-Thani 13 AH) Medina, Hejaz, Rashidun Caliphate | ||
| Burial | Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Medina | ||
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| Father | Abu Quhafa | ||
| Mother | Umm al-Khayr | ||
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| Tribe | Quraysh (Banu Taym) | ||
| Religion | Islam | ||
| Occupation | Businessman, public administrator, economist | ||
Abd Allah ibn Abi Quhafa (Arabic: عبد الله بن أبي قحافة, romanized: ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʾAbī Quḥāfa; c. 573 ̵