Hazrat Abu Bakar Becomes Caliph
Learning Objective
I can describe how Hazrat Abu Bakar became the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad.
Key Concepts
After Muhammad's death, Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s old friend, was named Khalifa tul Rasool Allah, which means “Successor to the Prophet of Allah”.
Abu Bakr consolidated power over Arabia, canonized Islam by converting the Qur’an into book form, and sent Khalid ibn Al-Walid with an army towards Mesopotamia to engage with the Sassanid Persian Empire.
Umar captured significant areas including Syria, Persia, and Egypt, and is remembered for his tolerance, establishing the Bayt al-Mal to help the needy, and supporting free trade.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What event immediately preceded the selection of a successor to Prophet Muhammad?
2. What does 'Khalifa tul Rasool Allah' mean?
3. According to the video, what is one of the main differences in belief between Sunni and Shia Muslims regarding the succession after Prophet Muhammad?
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Educational Video
Abu Bakr, Umar & The First Conquest | 632CE - 644CE | The Birth of Islam Episode 04
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