Many people know that ABU BAKR Abdullah ibn Uthman (R.A.) is arguably the closest Sahabah (i.e. companion) of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS). He was also one of the first companions to revert to Islam.

This is what most of us know about Abu Bakr Abdullah ibn Uthman.

He was the father-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, through his daughter ‘Aisha, as well as the first of the Rashidun Caliphs. Born: October 27, 573 AD, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Died: August 23, 634 AD, Medina, Saudi Arabia, Caliphate: 8 June 632 – 23 August 634, Spouse: Asma bint Umais (m. ?–634 AD), Habibah bint Kharijah ibn Zayd ibn Abi Zuhayr (m. ?–634 AD), Children: Aisha bint Abi BakrMuhammad ibn Abi BakrAsmā’ bint Abi BakrAbdul-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr
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