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ISIL's Amaq News Agency confirmed Baghdadi's death on October 31 and announced Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurashi as his successor. [78] Abu Hamza al-Qurashi became their new spokesman after its prior spokesperson, Abul-Hasan al-Muhajir, was killed in an October 27 U.S. strike in northwest Syria following the Barisha raid. In an audio message ...
Abu Bakr's acceptance proved to be a milestone in Muhammad's mission. Slavery was common in Mecca, and many slaves accepted Islam. When an ordinary free man accepted Islam, despite opposition, he would enjoy the protection of his tribe.
To make certain of victory, Abu Bakr decided on two measures: the army would consist entirely of volunteers, and it would be commanded by his best general, Khalid ibn Walid. After defeating the self-proclaimed prophet Musailima in the Battle of Yamama , Khalid was still in the Yamama district when Abu Bakr sent him orders to fight the Sasanian ...
[19] [20] Having at some time taken the name Abu Bakr, al-Baghdadi is thought to have adopted the name of the first caliph, Abu Bakr. During the times when Muhammad [21] might have suffered from illnesses, Abu Bakr was the replacement for leading prayer, according to the Sunni tradition [22] of Islam. [23]
Kataeb Hezbollah announced Abu Bakr’s death “following the bombing of the American occupation forces” in a statement. Those officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t ...
Caliph Abu Bakr insisted that they had not just submitted to a leader but joined an ummah (أُمَّـة, community) of which he was the new head. [23] The result of this situation was the Ridda wars. [23] Tombs of caliphs: Abu Bakr and Umar (right), Medina, present-day Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq then considered launching a campaign against the rebellious Arab tribes gathered at Abraq and prepared for war. [8] [3] [10] When he announced his intention to personally lead the army, some Muslims tried to dissuade him: May God bless you, Caliph of the Messenger of God! Do not risk your life by leading the army yourself.
Caliph Abu Bakr organized 11 corps to deal with the rebels. Abu Bakr appointed Ikrima as the commander of one of the corps. Ikrima's orders were to advance and make contact with the forces of Musaylima at al-Yamama, but not to get involved in battle with him. Ikrima had insufficient forces to attack the overwhelmingly more numerous foe.