Islamic Timeline of RevelationOpen in flowchart →Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr (RA)
محمد بن أبي بكر
Son of Abu Bakr and Asma' bint Umays, raised in Ali's household after his mother married Ali. Ali's governor of Egypt, he was killed in 38 AH.
Biography
Born during the Farewell Pilgrimage (Sahih Muslim mentions Asma' bint Umays giving birth to him at Dhu al-Hulayfah), he was raised by Ali after Abu Bakr's death. Historical sources name him among those who entered Uthman's house during the siege, though reports differ on his role and many say he withdrew.
Ali appointed him governor of Egypt; he was defeated and killed by forces loyal to Mu'awiyah under Amr ibn al-As in 38 AH. His grandson al-Qasim ibn Muhammad became one of the Seven Jurists of Madinah.
Sources & explanation
۞ Qur'an
No specific verses cited for this node.
📜 Hadith verified on sunnah.com
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💬 Explanation Unverified
Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza's perspective
Methodological note (not a direct quote): Engineer Muhammad Ali Mirza's widely known approach is to build narratives primarily on the Quran and Sahih Hadith, to set aside Israiliyat (Judeo-Christian lore absorbed into later tafsir) and weak or fabricated narrations, and to avoid sectarian framing. Applied to this node: Sahih Muslim anchors his birth; his role in the siege is historically disputed and flagged.
Further references
- Sahih Muslim (birth at Dhu al-Hulayfah)
- Tarikh al-Tabari (historical)
Connections
Comes from
- Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Abdullah ibn Uthman) (RA) father of — Son
Linked with
- Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA) family — Stepson raised by Ali
- Amr ibn al-As (RA) related — Defeated him in Egypt (38 AH)