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Abu Bakr became Khalifa following the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. He was chosen as the first caliph by a consensus of the Muslim community, particularly during the Saqifah meeting of the Ansar and the Muhajirun, where he was nominated for his close companionship with the Prophet and his early conversion to Islam. His leadership was crucial in unifying the Muslim community and leading the Ridda Wars to consolidate Islam across the Arabian Peninsula. His election marked the beginning of the Rashidun Caliphate, a period of significant expansion and consolidation of Islamic governance.

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