Chapter 22 of 981 min read

I. Abu Bakr’s Rule (632H – 634H)

أوَّلًا: عهد أبي بكر الصدِّيق (632م – 634م)

• When the Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) died, only the Arabian peninsula was under the control of the Muslims • Many people apostatized at this time. There was great fitnah, and threat of division. • Historians say only 3 cities remained on Islam - Makkah, Madinah, Taif • Abu Bakr launched the mission to fight against them (Riddah Wars) • Peace was restored to the state by Abu Bakr, and then he died. • There was no significant expansion during Abu Bakr’s time. • Some scholars say that Allah protected this ummah by two people: Abu Bakr after the death of the Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal during the time of the Mu’tazilah threat.

Chapter 22 of 981 min read

I. Abu Bakr’s Rule (632H – 634H)

أوَّلًا: عهد أبي بكر الصدِّيق (632م – 634م)

• When the Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) died, only the Arabian peninsula was under the control of the Muslims • Many people apostatized at this time. There was great fitnah, and threat of division. • Historians say only 3 cities remained on Islam - Makkah, Madinah, Taif • Abu Bakr launched the mission to fight against them (Riddah Wars) • Peace was restored to the state by Abu Bakr, and then he died. • There was no significant expansion during Abu Bakr’s time. • Some scholars say that Allah protected this ummah by two people: Abu Bakr after the death of the Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) and Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal during the time of the Mu’tazilah threat.