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Caliphates

Caliphates were Middle Eastern community jurisdictions headed by a caliph, the civil and religious leader.

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What did abu bakr do for Islam?

Abu baker was the second person to accept Islam. He freed many slave for the sake of Islam and he also face persecution from his clan banu taym for the reason that he accepted Islam. he was with Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) in even in every difficult days and also save him from the persecution of quraish. He was the first to join Prophet in battle of uhud. In battle of trench he helped in digging trench. He was also present during treaty of hudabya and fully supported on Prophet (P.B.U.H). Because of him Islam got survived because he remain steadfast and tackle all the problem calmly and he was able to suppress the rebellion with in less time during his region Holy Quran was compiled if he would have not taken this step of saving Quran we Muslim would have lost it. During his region war with Persian and Byzantine was started and was completed during Hazrat Umar khilafat period.

Hazrat Abu Bakar's (RAU) services are uncountable.

Hazrat Abu Bakar (RAU) was the FIRST free man who embraced Islam without asking any question or raising any doubt. Since his first day till his last day he stood by the Holy Prophet (SAW) through thick and thin. He is the Only blessed Muslim who has been given the title of 'Friend in the Cave' by Almighty Allah. He followed and loved the Holy Prophet (SAW) from the depths of his heart as no one else ever has. He surpassed in his love for the Holy Prophet (SAW) and Islam.

He is rightly considered the Saviour of Islam as at the sudden and unexpected passing away of the Holy prophet (SAW), it was he who amicably resolved the question of Caliphate that rose between the Ansaar (Helpers) and the Muhajreen (people who migrated from Makka to Madina).

Soon after, many tribes refused to pay Zakat. Some False people claimed prophet-hood. These were extremely painful days for Islam. It was this dauntless Rightful Caliph of Rasool (SAW) who fought against all these heavy odds and saved Islam.

Sevices of Hazrat Abu Bakr

The services of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) are unique, matchless and surpassing all the other Companions (RAU). Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) is the most exalted man after the Prophets (May peace be upon them all). The following verse from the holy Qur'an stands witness to this fact:

Sura Taubah: Para 10. Ayat No. 40. This verse (Ayat) was revealed in the background of Ghuzwah-i-Tabuk which was a point of Test and turmoil for the Muslims. The weather was extremely hot and the crop of Dates was ready for harvesting. Seeing the reluctance of a few persons, Almighty Allah Jabbar reminded the Muslims the time when He helped His Prophet (SAW) in his utter adversity and helplessness.

1. Translation: "If you don't help him (the prophet), (no matter), Allah Almighty is Himself his Helper. He helped him (at that time) when the Unbelievers drove him out (of Makka). (At that time) He had only one companion (Abu Bakr). (When) they two were in the Cave (Thoar), and he consoled his companion, "Don't be afraid, for Allah is with us (both)." Then Allah sent his peace upon them and helped them with forces which you couldn't see, and humbled the words of the Unbelievers. Allah's Word is exalted to the Highest, for Allah is exalted in Might, (He is) Wise."

2. At this Testing occasion- Ghuzwah Tabuk, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) collected all his belongings and placed them at the sacred feet of the holy Prophet (SAW). When asked by the Prophet (SAW) what he had left at home, he replied, The Love of Almighty Allah and Rasool-i-Karim (SAW)"

3. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RAU) was Second of the Two in the Cave of Thoar. Thus he earned the Title: The Second of the Two.

4. Title of Siddique: He earned this Title when he testified the claim of the holy Prophet (SAW) about his Journey to Masjid-i-Aqsa in Jerusalem.

5. His bravery, steadfastness, devotion to Islam, his Love for the holy Prophet (SAW), his sacrifice for Islam, his life's aim, everything he possessed was dedicated to the service of Islam.

6. His love for the holy Prophet (SAW) was so profound that he gave his daughter Hazrat Ayesha (RAU) into the marriage of the Prophet (SAW) when he was extremely grieved and felt lonely after the death of Hazrat Khudeeja (RAU)

7. He stood with the Prophet (SAW) through thick and thin, during war and peace.

8. He led the Prayer Class during the last days of the Prophet (SAW). It was a clear indication that he should be chosen as the successor to the Prophet (SAW)

9. He kept his wits at the death of the Prophet (SAW) when even Hazrat Umar (RAU) was so grieved that he could not control himself.

10. He was chosen the Caliph of Rasool (SAW). He followed the foot-steps of the Prophet (SAW) in letter and spirit.

11. He fought bravely against the false claimers of prophet-hood and rooted them out.

12. He also fought against the people who refused to pay Zakat to the centre.

13. He consolidated the Muslim state on firm bases.

14. He formed a committee to collect and compile the holy Qur'an.

15. He conquered large parts of Iraq and Syria.

16. He was the First grown up man who accepted Islam without any objection or doubt.

17. His wisdom, dignity, devotion, integrity, honesty, sincerity, bravery, steadfastness, care and compassion for the poor and needy,… all his qualities of head and heart and services to Islam are matchless.

18. He is the only holy Companion of the beloved Prophet (SAW) whose four generations enjoyed Companionship- His father, he himself, his children, his grandchildren were Companions (RAU).

19. Our beloved Prophet (SAW) considered him the best among his Companions.

20. He remained the fast friend and companion of the Holy Prophet (SAW) and is buried in his side.

Who is the grandson of Genghis Khan who burned Baghdad killing the last Abbassid Caliph?

Hülegü Khan, a grandson of Genghis Khan by his son Tolui, who led the conquest of the Persian and Abbassid Caliphates, destroying numerous cities and gaining a place of infamy among Middle Easterners. He founded the Ilkhanate, the Mongol Empire that ruled Persia, Mesopotamia, and eastern Anatolia for 1256-1335.

How did the Crusades effect the Fatimids of Egypt?

It had no initial effect. The Fatimids had already lost Jerusalem and its environs to the Seljuks before the Seljuks lost Jerusalem and its environs to the Crusaders. The Crusades, however, strengthened the Muslim forces' loyalty to Saladin and allowed him to form the Ayyubid Sultanate. The Ayyubid Sultanate was able to conquer the Egyptian Fatimids after the fall of the Crusader States.