Life and Works of the Companion Mohammad Ibn Abi Bakr al-Siddīq (d. 38 AH/658 AD): An Analytical Historical Study
Published 2026-02-15
Keywords
- Mohammad Ibn Abi Bakr, the Rightly Guided Caliphate, Uthmān Ibn Affān, the Battle of al-Musannāh, peaceful coexistence
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Abstract
This research examines the life of the Companion Mohammad Ibn Abi Bakr al-Siddīq (d. 38 AH/658 CE), one of the most controversial figures in early Islamic history. His life, though short, constituted a unique case within the Muslim community. He was from one of the most distinguished families in Makkah, a family that was among the first to embrace Islam. He was the son of Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddīq, and his mother was the female Companion of the Prophet Asma’ bint Umays (may Allah be pleased with her). Despite all this, Mohammad Ibn Abi Bakr was among those who rebelled against the Caliph of the Muslims, Uthmān Ibn Affān (may Allah be pleased with him). He was accused of murdering him, and at other times of inciting his murder, in addition to other issues raised in historical accounts concerning his life.
This research sheds light on his life, which I wrote after having studied, analyzed, and critiqued the historical accounts and consulted Sunni and Shia Islamic historical sources, striving to come up with the best possible conclusions. The research is made up of an introduction, methodology, several sections, and a conclusion that included the most important findings of the research.