The personal name of Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) was Abdullah, but based on his son’s name, Bakr, he was known as Abu Bakr. His father was known as Abu Qahafah and his mother as Ummul Khair Salma. He was born in 572AD in Mecca. He was a close friend of the Holy Prophet(saw). He was the first among men to confirm the truth of the claim of the Holy Prophet(saw) and thus earned the title Siddiq. He was in the company of the Holy Prophet(saw) during his migratory journey (Hijrah) from Mecca to Medina. He was the only companion of the Holy Prophet(saw) in the Cave Thaur, where they both took refuge during this journey.
Following the Hijjatul Wida (The Last Pilgrimage), when the Holy Prophet(saw) fell seriously ill, he instructed Hazrat Abu Bakra(ra) to lead the daily Prayers. After the sad demise of the Holy Prophet(saw), Hazrat Abu Bakr(ra) was elected as the first Khalifah. He had to deal with an extremely difficult situation which developed due to the sudden demise of the holy Prophet(saw).
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