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Abu Bakr
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Abu Bakr, born Abd Allah ibn Abi Quhafa, was a senior companion, the 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.
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Birth YearWikipedia's infobox gives his birth as circa 573, year only. Death DateYear padded to four digits per house convention for sub-1000 dates. Cross-Tradition Connections
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- Also in Divinity Atlas: Abu Bakr, the same subject.
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1. Abu Bakr (Wikipedia)
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served as the first Rashidun caliph, ruling from 632 until his death in 634
1. Abu Bakr (Wikipedia)
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c. 573
1. Abu Bakr (Wikipedia)
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23 August 634
Umar (Wikipedia)
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He succeeded Abu Bakr (r. 632-634) and is regarded as a senior companion and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Rashidun Caliphate (Wikipedia)
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led by the first four successive caliphs...Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali
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