Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), the first Caliph of Islam, ruled for approximately 2 years (2 years, 2 months, and 14 days).
• His caliphate lasted from 8 June 632 CE to 23 August 634 CE.
• He became the first Caliph after the death of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
• He passed away due to illness in August 634 CE.

Additional information:

• Umar ibn al-Khattab: 10 years, 6 months, and 4 days
• Uthman ibn Affan: 11 years, 11 months, and 18 days
• Ali ibn Abi Talib: 4 years, 9 months, and 7 days

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was the first adult man to accept Islam.

Additional information:

• First Woman: Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (RA)
• First Child: Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA)
• First Freed Slave: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA)
• First Slave: Bilal ibn Rabah (RA)

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) entrusted the compilation of the Holy Quran to Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A).
• This decision was made after many Huffaz (memorizers of Quran) were martyred in the Battle of Yamama.
• Hazrat Umar (R.A) suggested compiling the Quran in written form for preservation.
• Hazrat Zaid bin Thabit (R.A) collected verses from written materials and memories of companions.
• This ensured the safe preservation of the Holy Quran in a single manuscript.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

Explanation

Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A)

• Title: As-Siddiq (The Truthful) and Atiq (The Freed One)
• Companion of: Muhammad (PBUH)
• Status: First Caliph of Islam
• Known For: Faith, honesty, and loyalty

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• Compiled During: Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A)
• Suggestion By: Hazrat Umar (R.A)
• Compiler: Zayd bin Thabit (R.A)
• Reason: Martyrdom of Huffaz in Battle of Yamama
• Language: Arabic

Additional information:

• Quran was revealed over 23 years.
• First revelation came in 610 CE.
• Total Surahs: 114
• Total Juz (Paras): 30
• Standard copies were later distributed during the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan (R.A).

Last verified on 17-05-2026