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Abu-Bekr

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/ əˌbuːˈbækər, əˌbuːˈbɛkər /

noun

  1. 573–634 ad , companion and father-in-law of Mohammed; the first caliph of Islam

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Jada Tarvin Abu-Bekr, a Pasadena resident, works with programs that serve young people in Pasadena and Altadena.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

His successor Abu-Bekr, the first khalif, attacked both the Romans and the Persians.

From History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition by Draper, John William

Some of the disciples took turns to hold a canopy of palm leaves over his head, and by his side rode Abu-Bekr.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

They regarded the other and greater division—the Sunnites, who recognized the first three caliphs, Abu-Bekr, Omar, and Othman—as usurpers.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

Abu-Bekr, though a brave man, quaked with fear.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 04 by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)