Abu Bakr’s History Born and Died

What illness did Abu Bakr died?

On 23 August 634, Abu Bakr fell sick and did not recover. He developed a high fever and was confined to bed. His illness was prolonged, and when his condition worsened, he felt that his end was near.

Abu Bakr, the first Caliph of Islam and a close companion of Prophet Muhammad, passed away in the year 634 CE. The commonly accepted historical account is that he died of a fever, which is attributed to natural causes. There is no specific mention of a particular illness, and the details surrounding his death are not as extensively documented as some other events in Islamic history.

Abu Bakr, whose full name was Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafa, was born in Mecca in the year 573 CE. His exact birth date is not definitively known, but it is generally believed to be in the month of Rabi’ al-Awwal. Abu Bakr belonged to the tribe of Quraish, a prominent Arab tribe in Mecca.

He was a close friend and companion of Prophet Muhammad from a young age and was one of the earliest converts to Islam. Known for his honesty, integrity, and wisdom, Abu Bakr earned the title of “As-Siddiq,” meaning “The Truthful” or “The Honest.”

Abu Bakr played a crucial role in the early years of Islam and stood by Prophet Muhammad during difficult times, including the persecution of Muslims in Mecca. He was also a key figure in the migration to Medina, known as the Hijra, and was the Prophet’s companion during the Battle of Badr.

After the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, Abu Bakr was chosen as the first Caliph (successor) by the Muslim community in a consensus known as Bay’ah. He ruled as Caliph for about two and a half years until his death in 634 CE at the age of 63. Abu Bakr’s caliphate is often characterized by the successful suppression of apostasy wars (Ridda Wars) and the compilation of the Quran into a single book.

Abū Bakr ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAbī Quḥāfa In Arabic language:-  أَبُو بَكْرٍ عَبْدُ ٱللهِ إبْنِ أَبِي قُحَافَةَ; b. 573 – 23 August 634 Abu Bakr Siddiq was the senior Companion  and was, through his daughter Aisha Siddiqa  a father-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad SAW, as well as the first Calipha of the Rashidun Caliphate . He is known with the honorific title al-Siddiq by Sunny Muslims in Islamic history.

Abu Bakr was born in 573 CE to Abu Quhafa and mother Umm Khair. He belonged to the tribe of Banu Tayam in the Age of Ignorance, he was a monotheist and condemned idol-worshipping. As a wealthy trader, Abu Bakr used to free slaves. Following his conversion to Islam in 610, Abu Bakr served as a close aide to Muhammad, who bestowed on him the title al-Siddiq (‘the Truthful/Righteous’). The former took part in almost all battles under the Islamic prophet. He extensively contributed his wealth in support of Muhammad’s work and among Muhammad’s closest companions. He also accompanied Muhammad on his Migration to Medina. By the invitations of Abu Bakr, many prominent Sahabis  became Muslims. He remained the closest advisor to Muhammad, being present at almost all his military conflicts. In the absence of Muhammad, Abu Bakr led the prayers and expeditions.

Subsequent life in Mecca

His first wife Qutaylah Bint Abd-AL-Uzza did not accept Islam and he divorced her. His other wife, Umme Rumaan, became a Muslim. All his children accepted Islam except Abd AL-Rahman, from whom Abu Bakr disassociated himself. His conversion also brought many people to Islam. He persuaded his intimate friends to convert, and presented Islam to other friends in such a way that many of them also accepted the faith. Those who converted to Islam at the insistence of Abu Bakr were:-

• Usman Ibn-Affaan who would become the 3rd Caliph
• AL-Zubair (Al-Zubayr) who played a part in the Muslim Conquest of Egypt. (Africa).
• Talha Ibn-Ubayed Ullah. His cousin and an important Companion of the prophet.
• Abd AL-Rahman Ibn-Awof ( Aouf) (who would remain an important part of the Rashidun Caliphate.
• Subsequent life in Mecca
• His wife Quataylah Bint-Abd AL-Uzza did not accept Islam and he divorced her. His other wife, Umme Ruman, (wife) became a Muslim. All his children accepted Islam except (Son) Abd AL-Rahman, from whom Abu Bakr disassociated himself. His conversion also brought many people to Islam. He persuaded his intimate friends to convert, and presented Islam to other friends in such a way that many of them also accepted the faith. Those who converted to Islam at the insistence of Abu Bakr were:-
• Usman Ibn-Affaan Gani who would become the 3rd Caliph)
• AL-Zubair  (who played a part in the Muslim Conquest of Egypt.
• Talha Ibn-Ubaid Ullah his cousin and an important companion of the prophet.
• Abd Al-Rahman Ibn-Awuf who would remain an important part of the  Rashidun Caliphate.
• Saad Ibn-Abi-Waqas who played a leading role in the  Islamic Conquest of Pershia Faras.
• Abu Ubaidah Ibn-AL-Jarrah who was a commander in chief of the Rashidun Army in Levant
• Abu Salma he was a foster brother of prophet Muhammad.
• Khalied Ibn-Sa’id who acted as a general under the Rashidun army in Syria)
• Abu Bakr’s acceptance proved to be a milestone in Muhammad’s mission. Salivary was common in Mecca, and many slaves accepted Islam. When an ordinary free man accepted Islam, despite opposition, he would enjoy the protection of his tribe. For slaves, however, there was no such protection and they commonly experienced persecution. Abu Bakr felt compassion for slaves, so he purchased eight (four men and four women) and then freed them, paying 40,000 Dinaar for their freedom.
• The men were:
• Bilal Ibn-Rabah (Bilal Habshi)
• Abu Fukayha.
• Ammaar Ibn-Yasir.
• Abu Fuhayra
• The women were:-
• Ms. Lubaynah
• Ms. AL-Nahdiah
• Ms. Umme Ubays
• Harithah Bint-AL-Muammil
• Most of the slaves liberated by Abu Bakr were either women or old and frail men. When the father of Abu Bakr asked him why he didn’t liberate strong and young slaves, who could be a source of strength for him, Abu Bakr replied that he was freeing the slaves for the sake of ALLAH and not for his own sake.
• Saad Ibn-Abi Waqas who played a leading role in the Islamic Conquest of Pershia Faras.
• Abu Ubaidah Ibn AL-Jarrah who was a commander in chief of the Rashidun Army in Levant)
• Abu Salama he was a foster brother of prophet Muhammad.
• Khalied Ibn Saa’id who acted as a general under the Rashidun army in Syria Sham.

Abu Bakr’s acceptance proved to be a milestone in Muhammad’s mission. Slavery was common in Mecca, and many slaves accepted Islam. When an ordinary free man accepted Islam, despite opposition, he would enjoy the protection of his tribe. For slaves, however, there was no such protection and they commonly experienced persecution. Abu Bakr felt compassion for slaves, so he purchased eight (four men and four women) and then freed them, paying 40,000 Dinar for their freedom.

The men were:-

Subsequent life in Mecca

Abu Bakr’s acceptance proved to be a milestone in Muhammad’s mission. Slavery was common in Mecca, and many slaves accepted Islam. When an ordinary free man accepted Islam, despite opposition, he would enjoy the protection of his tribe. For slaves, however, there was no such protection and they commonly experienced persecution. Abu Bakr felt compassion for slaves, so he purchased eight (four men and four women) and then freed them, paying 40,000 Dinar for their freedom.

The men were:

Most of the slaves liberated by Abu Bakr were either women or old and frail men. When the father of Abu Bakr asked him why he didn’t liberate strong and young slaves, who could be a source of strength for him, Abu Bakr replied that he was freeing the slaves for the sake of GOD and not for his own sake.

• Bilal Ibn Rabah (Habshi)
• Abu Fukayha
• Ammar Ibn Yasir
• Abu Fuhayra

The women were:

• Lubaybah
• Al-Nahdiah
• Umme Ubays
• Harithah Bint AL-Muammil.

Most of the slaves liberated by Abu Bakr were either women or old and frail men. When the father of Abu Bakr asked him why he didn’t liberate strong and young slaves, who could be a source of strength for him, Abu Bakr replied that he was freeing the slaves for the sake of Allah and not for his own sake.