Men Who Contributed To The Islamic Era

Abstract

In this research, I chose to write about Abu Bakr because of his outstanding work during his life and his contributions to Islam. Abu Bakr Abdullah ibn Uthman was a close friend to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, as well as the primary of the Rashidun Caliphs. Initially a wealthy and regarded businessman. Abu Bakr afterward got to be one of the essential changes over to Islam and broadly contributed his riches in support of Muhammad’s work. He was among Muhammad’s closest companions, accompanying him on his movement to Medina. Abu Bakr succeeded within the administration of the Muslim community as the primary Rashidun Caliph. During his rule, he overcame several uprisings, collectively known as the Ridda wars, as a result of which he was able to solidify and extend the rule of the Muslim state over the whole Middle eastern promontory. He moreover, commanded to write the Quran in a book due to the tragic death of 70 Muslims who memorized the Quran. Abu Bakr ruled for 2 years before he passed away. This research includes Abu Bakr’s biography, how he contributed to Islam, why he decided to write the Quran in a book.

Biographical information of significance

Abu Bakr Abdullah ibn Uthman was a companion and, through his young daughter Aisha, a father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, as well as the first of the Rashidun Caliphs. Abu Bakr was born on 27 October 573 and passed away on 23 August 634 at age 60. His father’s name was Uthman and given the laqab Abu Quhafa, and his mother was Salma bint Sakhar who was given the laqab of Umm ul-Khair.; he was born in Mecca in 573 CE. He got married to Umm Rumān, Asma bint Umais, Habibah bint Kharijah, and Qutaylah bint Abd-al-Uzza (divorced). Abu Bakr had three daughters Aisha bint Abi Bakr, Asmā’ bint Abi Bakr, Umm Kulthum bint Abi Bakr and three sons Abdullah ibn Abu Bakr, Abdul-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr, and Muhammad ibn Abu Bakr. He was among Muhammad’s closest companions, going with him to Medina and being shown at a number of his military clashes, such as the fights of Badr and Uhud.

How did Abu Bakr contribute to the Islamic Era

Comment and real-life examples

Abu Bakr’s contributions to Islam were many and one of the main advantages of his work was when he ordered to write the Quran in a book. Nowadays, we can read the Quran at any time and sink through Allah’s words by reading it even if we did not memorize some verses. Additionally, reading the Quran is important in Islam because we could get closer to Allah and learn lessons and morals from reading the Quran. Through Abu Bakr’s orders (writing the Quran in a book) we are now able to read, memorize, and manage to understand more of the Quran. Moreover, when he contributed his wealth to save Muslim slaves, he saved their lives which later on they also contributed to Islam like Bilal al-Habashi he contributed by being mu’adhin at the Prophet’s mosque. We learned from his actions to contribute our wealth to help others in need. Finally; Abu Bakr did many great accomplishments to Islam, which to this day are benefiting us.

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