Abu Bakr was born in Mecca sometime in 573 CE, to a rich family in the Banu Taym tribe of the Quraysh tribal confederacy. His father was Abu Quhafa and his mother was Umm al-Kh… See more

On his return from a business trip in Yemen, friends informed him that in his absence, … See more

Saqifa
In the immediate aftermath of Muhammad's death, a gathering of the Ansar took place in the Saqifa (courtyard) of the Banu Sa'ida clan. The g… See more

On 23 August 634, Abu Bakr fell sick and did not recover. He developed a high fever and was confined to bed. His illness was prolonged, and when his condition worsened, … See more