RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Abu Bakr

573 - 634

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Abd Allah ibn Abi Quhafa (c. 573 – 23 August 634), better known by his kunya Abu Bakr, was a senior companion, the closest friend, and father-in-law of Muhammad. He served as the first caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, ruling from 632 until his death in 634. Abu Bakr was granted the honorific title aṣ-Ṣiddīq (lit. the Veracious) by Muhammad, a designation that continues to be used by Sunni Muslims to this day. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Abu Bakr is the 18th most popular religious figure (up from 28th in 2019), the 4th most popular biography from Saudi Arabia (up from 6th in 2019) and the 3rd most popular Saudi Arabian Religious Figure.

Abu bakr is most famous for being the first caliph of the muslim empire.

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Abu Bakr ranks 18 out of 3,187. Before him are Abraham, Pope John Paul I, Pope Leo XIV, Solomon, Ali, and Andrew the Apostle. After him are John the Baptist, Tutankhamun, Pope Leo XIII, Aaron, Jacob, and Matthew the Apostle.

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Among people born in 573, Abu Bakr ranks 1.  Among people deceased in 634, Abu Bakr ranks 1. After him are George of Pisidia, Suintila, Modestus of Jerusalem, Abu Dujana, Illig Qaghan, Eanfrith of Bernicia, Cadwallon ap Cadfan, and Osric of Deira.

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    Abu Bakr

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    573 - 634

    HPI: 89.08

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In Saudi Arabia

Among people born in Saudi Arabia, Abu Bakr ranks 4 out of 354. Before him are Muhammad (570), Ali (601), and Umar (585). After him are Aisha (605), Khadija bint Khuwaylid (556), Fatimah (604), Uthman (574), Husayn ibn Ali (626), Salman of Saudi Arabia (1935), Khalid ibn al-Walid (592), and Hasan ibn Ali (624).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In Saudi Arabia

Among religious figures born in Saudi Arabia, Abu Bakr ranks 3. Before him are Muhammad (570), and Ali (601). After him are Husayn ibn Ali (626), Hasan ibn Ali (624), Bilal ibn Rabah (580), Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib (548), Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib (539), Aminah (557), Malik ibn Anas (711), Abd al-Muttalib (497), and Abu Hurairah (600).

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