On 8 June AD 632 Mohammed, the Prophet of Allah, died at Medina in present-day Saudi Arabia. The last of the prophets had gone to his reward. Addressing Mohammed's followers, Abu Bakr, his father-in-law, said: "People, let him amongst you who served Mohammed know that Mohammed is dead, but let him who served God continue in his service for Mohammed's God lives and never dies." The succession was decided between Abu Baskr, Umar and Mohammed's cousin Ali, the choice finally falling on Abu Bakr, who became the first Khalifa (deputy). We know him as the firs Caliph.
A.M. Wilson, The Infinite in the Finite
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