In 632, Abu Bakr became the first ....., a title that means successor . He promised Muslims that he would closely follow Muhammads example.

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In 632, Abu Bakr became the first ____, a title that means “successor” . He promised Muslims that he would closely follow Muhammad’s example.

A	Bureaucrat
B	Sunnis
C	Caliph
D	Stronghold

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -After Muhammad’s death in 632 CE, his friend Abu Bakr was named caliph and ruler of the Islamic community, or Ummah.

Detailed explanation-2: -Well known and respected even before Islam, Abu Bakr was amoung the first Muslims and companions of the Prophet. The Prophet bestowed the title al-Siddiq (“the righteous one”) on him for his affimation of the Mi’raj, the Prophet’s night journey and ascension to heaven.

Detailed explanation-3: -On Muhammad’s death (June 8, 632), the Muslims of Medina resolved the crisis of succession by accepting Abū Bakr as the first khalīfat rasūl Allāh (“deputy [or successor] of the Prophet of God, ‘’ or caliph).

Detailed explanation-4: -Most of the prominent Muslims of Medina claimed that Muhammad had named no successor and elected Abu Bakr, the Prophet’s closest advisor and companion, as the first caliph (successor).

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