#11: Read and Research - Islam

Pick a key figure responsible for the spread of Islam - either from one country to another, or just within one country - and describe their main achievements. Try to add some detail into your description. This assignment should be a minimum of half a page. NOTE: You cannot use Muhammad.

Abu Bakr

Abu Bakr was the first caliph. He maintained and held together the political structure and system created by Muhammad, defeated revolts, and initiated the expansion of Islam into Syria and Iraq. Abu Bakr was possibly the first person to accept Muhammad as the prophet and to convert to a Muslim. He was one of Muhammad followers and lead to the spread of Islam from Medina to Syria and Iraq