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Abu Bakr

Also known as Abdallah ibn Abi Quhafa

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  • born. c. 573-10-27medium · Wikidata P569
  • died. 634-08-23high · Wikidata P570

Muhammad's companion and first caliph (632-634).

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Abu Bakr, was a senior companion, closest friend, and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad who served as the first Rashidun caliph, ruling from 632 until his death in 634. Abu Bakr was granted the honorific title al-Ṣiddīq by Muhammad, a designation that continues to be used by Sunni Muslims to this day.

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  • Abu Bakr · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Wikidata Q334923 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0

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bridge · caliphs · 7th-century

Abu Bakr · DeChurched Atlas