Abu Bakr
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"Abdullah ibn Abi Qhuhafah" (), c. 573 CE – 23 August 634 CE, popularly known by his Kunya (Arabic)/nickname "Abu Bakr " was a senior companion (Sahabah/Sahabi) and the father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632 to 634 CE, when he became the first Muslim Caliph following Muhammad's death. As Caliph, Abu Bakr succeeded to the political and administrative functions previously exercised by Muhammad. He was called Al-Siddiq (The Truthful) and was known by that title among later generations of Muslims.

As a young man, Abu Bakr became a merchant and he travelled extensively in Arabia and neighboring lands in the Middle East, through which he gained both wealth and experience. He eventually came to be recognized as the chief of his clan. On his return from a business trip to Yemen, he was informed that in his absence Muhammad had openly declared his prophethood. Not long after, Abu Bakr accepted Islam and was the first person outside the family of Muhammad to openly become a Muslim. He was instrumental in the conversion of many people to the Islamic faith and early in 623, Abu Bakr's daughter Aisha was married to Muhammad, strengthening the ties between the two men.

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If we want to die for jihad, then we have to have maximum damage, maximum damage. Damage their buildings, everything, damage their lives. To show them.

Jihad is part of my religion. What you have to understand is that anyone who fights on behalf of Allah, when he dies, the first drop of blood that comes out, all of his sins will be forgiven.

Yemen [has so far] spent 8 billion riyals [US $44 million] to purchase weapons from the tribesmen. We need to control the situation.

If your mother says no jihad, then no jihad.