Let’s look into some interesting facts of the life of a notable figure in Islam who memorized the Quran: Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (Hafiz in the 1st Century)
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (ra) was the closest friend to Prophet Muhammad (saw) and was appointed to be the first Caliph after Prophet Muhammad (saw) passed away in the year 632 H. A memorizer of the Quran himself, Abu Bakr (ra) was also instrumental in preserving the Quran in written form when he ordered the compilation of the Quran during his caliphate.
Read on to learn about 5 interesting facts and stories of Abu Bakr’s (RA) life.
Your Brother,
Bilal Memon
Founder & CEO of Quran Academy