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Biographies and historical articles about the companions.
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Episode 13 – Abu Bakr and the Battle of Yamama
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The Battle of Yamama in the Ridda wars, the defeat of Musaylima’s movement, the heavy losses among Quran reciters and the decision to collect the Quran in writing.
Episode 12 – Abu Bakr and the Defeat of Musaylima
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Musaylima’s defeat at Yamama: his earlier claim, Wahshi’s account and why the loss of Quran reciters led to a major preservation project.
Episode 11 – Abu Bakr and the Zakat Refusal
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After the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE, the first Muslim community faced a sudden crisis of leadership…
Episode 10 – As-Siddiq – Usama’s army and the War of Apostasy
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Usama ibn Zayd’s expedition and the Ridda conflicts: Abu Bakr’s early decisions, the zakat debate and the importance of historical context.
Episode 9 – The Prophet’s Estate and Abu Bakr’s Decision
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The dispute over the Prophet Muhammad’s estate: Fatima’s request, Abu Bakr’s position, Fadak and the differences between Sunni and Shia readings.
Episode 8 – The Beginning of the Caliphate
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The beginning of Abu Bakr’s caliphate: public responsibility, livelihood, consultation and accounts of community life after the Prophet’s death.
Episode 7 – Abu Bakr’s Succession After the Prophet’s Death
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Understand Abu Bakr’s succession through Saqifah, the public pledge and the disagreements recorded in the surviving reports.
Episode 6 – Abu Bakr at the Prophet’s Death
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Abu Bakr and the Prophet’s death: the final illness, leadership in prayer and the public address that helped the community face its loss.