Hazrat Abu Bakar Becomes Caliph
aligned to Religious Education Class
Learning Objective
I can describe how Hazrat Abu Bakar became the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Abu Bakr, Umar & The First Conquest | 632CE - 644CE | The Birth of Islam Episode 04
Al Muqaddimah
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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After Muhammad's death, Abu Bakr, Muhammad’s old friend, was named Khalifa tul Rasool Allah, which means “Successor to the Prophet of Allah”.
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Abu Bakr consolidated power over Arabia, canonized Islam by converting the Qur’an into book form, and sent Khalid ibn Al-Walid with an army towards Mesopotamia to engage with the Sassanid Persian Empire.
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Umar captured significant areas including Syria, Persia, and Egypt, and is remembered for his tolerance, establishing the Bayt al-Mal to help the needy, and supporting free trade.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the events that led to Abu Bakr becoming the first caliph after Prophet Muhammad's death.”
Teacher Guide
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