Abu-Bakr

[ uh-boo-bak-er ]

noun
  1. a.d. 573–634, Muhammad's father-in-law and successor: first caliph of Mecca 632–634.

  • Also A·bu-Bekr [uh-boo-bek-er]. /əˌbuˈbɛk ər/.

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How to use Abu-Bakr in a sentence

  • The words Mohammed and Abu Bakr are generally left out when he is mentioned in prayer or in ordinary discourse.

    The History of Sulu | Najeeb M. Saleeby
  • The general lines on which Abu Bakr conducted his government seem to have been followed very closely by all his successors.

    The History of Sulu | Najeeb M. Saleeby
  • This invitation was accepted and Abu Bakr was inaugurated sultan over Sulu soon after his arrival there.

    The History of Sulu | Najeeb M. Saleeby
  • Oummayatah accepted and turned Bilal over to Abu Bakr who granted him his freedom straightway.

    The Life of Mohammad | Etienne Dinet
  • All being in readiness, Abu Bakr made the best camel kneel down in front of the Prophet, whom he asked to mount on her back. '

    The Life of Mohammad | Etienne Dinet