Abu-Bakr

[ uh-boo-bak-er ]

/ əˌbuˈbæk ər /

noun

a.d. 573–634, Muhammad's father-in-law and successor: first caliph of Mecca 632–634.

Also A·bu-Bekr

[uh-boo-bek-er] /əˌbuˈbɛk ər/.

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His own death, which was that of a warrior, left Abu-Bekr in possession of an undivided sovereignty.
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The splendid success of his pioneer induced Abu-bekr to support the war in this quarter with vigor.
The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 7. (of 7): The Sassanian or New Persian Empire|George Rawlinson
Abu-bekr proved himself quite equal to the difficulties of the situation.
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Abu-Bekr was chosen caliph, or khalif (signifying successor) to Mahomet, but died after a reign of two years.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 4|Various

Ayesha (a-yesh'a), daughter of Abu-Bekr and favourite wife of Mahomet, though she bore him no child, born in 610 or 611.
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British Dictionary definitions for abu-bekr

Abu-Bekr

Abu-Bakr (əˌbuːˈbækər)

/ (əˌbuːˈbɛkər) /

noun

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

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