Episode 18: The Successor of the Prophet ﷺ
Omar Series
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12-Jul-2020
A new era begins after the passing of the beloved ﷺ. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه becomes the first caliph of the Muslims. Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه sends an army led by the young Usamah ibn Zayd رضي الله عنه for a campaign. Suhail ibn Amr رضي الله عنه reminds the Makkans to stay firm.
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