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A group of Mohammed's most prominent companions gathered and elected Abu Bakr Siddique a father-in-law and close friend of Muhammad as the first "caliph" of Islam.

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Who became the leader of Islam after Mohammed's death?

Abu Bakr was the first Khalifah (leader) after Muhammad


What was the death of Muhammad?

Mohammed's death was actually a detriment to the early spread of Islam. Most importantly, the death of Muhammad split the Muslims into two political factions over who should succeed him as Caliph or leader of the Muslims. There were a large minority who supported Mohammed's nephew 'Ali and were called Shi'at 'Ali (شيغة علي) and a majority who supported Mohammed's father-in-law, Abu Bakr. They argued about who should be Caliph after Muhammad's death with the majority winning out. This division still exists as the majority have become the Sunnis and term Shi'at Ali has contracted to Shiites in modern terminology. However, once the succession had been resolved, 'Ali asked his supporters to remain loyal to Caliph Abu Bakr and the two political groups remained relatively allied until the Islamic Civil War 30 years later. A more pressing issue would face Caliph Abu Bakr, though. A large minority of Arab tribes had seen converting to Islam as a loyalty pact to Mohammed as opposed to an eternal religion. As a result, when Mohammed died, they considered themselves "released" from Islam. Caliph Abu Bakr was then forced to fight a civil war in Arabia to reunify the seceding Arab tribes into a unified Islamic region. It was not until Caliph Abu Bakr had quelled this dissent that Islam could spread under his successor, Caliph 'Omar.


Who helped Mohammed spread Islam?

Mohammed had Apostles, called the Sahaba, who accompanied him, fought alongside him, preached with him, and sat on councils with him. It was these Apostles like Omar, Salman the Persian, Abu Bakr, 'Ali, etc. who helped Mohammed bring Islam to the Arabians, and after his death, to the Middle Eastern and North African community at large.


Why do some Shiites hate Hazrat Abu-Bakr Hazrat Usman and Hazrat Ali?

I am not aware of any Shiite who hates Caliph 'Ali. Perhaps you are asking why some Shiites hate Caliphs Abu-Bakr, 'Omar, and 'Othman. Those Shiites who do opposed these leaders do so because they believe that Mohammed intended 'Ali to succeed him and these three individuals conspired with other Muslims to prevent 'Ali's ascendance as Caliph. They consider the shura or election that led to Abu-Bakr's appointment and the direct appointments of 'Omar and 'Othman to be a violation of the true nature of Mohammed's succession.


How was the Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr?

Abu Bakr's caliphate is regarded by historians as a successful one. During his time as Caliph, he put down all the false prophets by waging wars against them. He also forced all those who refused to pay Zakat to pay and crushed the hypocrites who abandoned Islam, upon the demise of Muhammad.


After muhummads death did abu bakr become the next leader of islam?

Yes, after Muhammads death Abu Bakr became the next leader of Islam for two years.


How did Arabs receive the message of Islam?

Most Meccans rejected Islam outright, which forced Mohammed to flee to Yethrib (Medina) where the tribes there were willing to tolerate him. After Mohammed conquered Mecca militarily, the rest of Arabs were willing to accept Islam in order to avoid confrontation with Mohammed. After Mohammed's death, many Arab tribes left Islam, which compelled Abu Bakr to reconquer them and force them to remain Muslims. After that, there has been no significant pull among Arabs away from Islam.


Why did abu bakar become calipha?

Being the closest friend and companion of Muhammad and the first Muslim caliph. He was one of the first men to convert to Islam, and was chosen by the Prophet as his companion on the hijrah to Medina.Abu Bakr was a successful merchant with a reputation for honesty and kindness.Shortly before his death, Muhammad asked Abu Bakr to offer up a prayer for the people. This was taken as a sign that the Prophet had chosen Abu Bakr to succeed him, and after Muhammad's death, Abu Bakr was accepted as the first "deputy of the Prophet of God," or caliph. Another faction preferred Muhammad's son-in-law Ali as caliph, but Ali eventually submitted, and Abu Bakr took over governance of all Muslim Arabs.


Who was named the first Islamic leader after Muhammad's death?

Abu Bakr. Then Omar. Then Othman. Then Ali.


Did Muhammad leave clear instructions as to who would succeed him at death?

No, Muhammad did not leave instructions for a successor. He had several daughters but had no son. So, no-one could become leader in a society which was male-oriented.Muslims after Muhammad's death chose Abu Bakr as the successor and new leader of Muhammad.


Why is Abu Bakr important?

was the father of muhammad and he was the first caliph after his death