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Abu Bakrs' Birth
Born Abd-al-Ka'aba, in c.573CE in Mecca on the Arabian Peninsula. He was born into the Quraysh tribe and made a living as a merchant. He adopted the name Abu Bakr about 618CE. -
Oct 22, 610
Abu Bakr converts to Islam
When Mohammed began to preach the new religion of Islam, about 610, Abu Bakr is said to have been the first male to accept it. -
Oct 22, 622
Hijra to Medina
Abu Bakr went with Mohammad on the Hijra to Medina. Abu Bakr was an important advisor to the Prophet because of his knowledge of the tribal groups and customs in western Arabia.He participated in several of the early batles with Mohammad. -
Jun 8, 632
Became1st Caliph
After Mohammad's Death on June 8, 632, Abu Bakr was accepted as head of the Islamic state. He was given the title of "Caliph {sucessor or deputy} of the Messenger of God". As the first Muslim caliph he imposed the Muslim authority over all the tribes, added Mesopotamia to the Muslim world, and led the expansion of Islam into Iraq and Syria. He had to stop many rebellions by tribes in the Arabian Penisula because they refused to pay alms.. -
Aug 23, 634
Abu Bakr Dies
Abu Bakr died on on August 23, 634 , which ended his two year reign as the first caliph of Islam. -
Abu Bakr becomes the father-in-law of Mohammad
Prophet Mohammad marries Aisha, the daughter of Abu Baker.This makes Abu Bakr the father-in-law of the Prophet Mohammad.