Muhammad b. Abi Bakr

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Death . Sunni-Shi'a . Umm Habiba . Muhammad b. Abi Bakr

What is the Shia perspective on Umm Habiba, considering she is recognized as a righteous wife of the Prophet (s) yet also reportedly celebrated the death of Muhammad Ibn Abi Bakr (r)?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 months ago

Umm Habiba (Ramla Bint Abi Sofyanwas) was married to Abdullah Ibn Jahsh who migrated with her to Habasha Abisonia, then died there. After her Iddah, the Prophet (SAWA) sent a proposal to her. As a daughter of Abu Sofyan who was a big enemy of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) and sister of Mo’awiya ibn Abi Sofyan who was the enemy of Imam Ali (AS). I could not find any praise for her in our books like praise for wives like Umm Salamah or Mariah Umm Ebraheem. If she really celebrated the death of Mohammad Ibn Abi Bakr, who was a sincere follower of Ameerul Mo;mineen Ali (AS), that should be enough for us to know her association with her brother Mo’awiya.

Allah Knows the best.

Wassalam.

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Son . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Muhammad b. Abi Bakr . Adoption

Is it true that Imam Ali (AS) adopted Muhammad the son of Abu Bakr?

Yes, Muhammad son of Abu Bakr was from a pious lady (Asmaa' Bint Omais) who was widow of Jafar Ibn Abi Talib (AS) who was martyred in the battle of Mo'ta and is caled then Jafar Al-Tayyar. Abu Bakr proposed to that lady during his government and she could not refuse the ruler. She had from that marriage a son called Muhammad. After the death of Ab Bakr, Imam Ali (AS) proposed t this lady to look after the orphans of his brother Jafar. Muhammad Inb Ab Bakr was looked after and brought up by Imam Ali (AS) and became a very good Momin. He was with Imam Ali in fighting his enemies including fighting in the battle of jamal (Camel) led by his own step sister Aaysha daughter of Abu Bakr. Imam Ali (AS) asked Muhammad Bin Abu Bakr to accompany Aaysha from Basra back to Madina.

Son . Imam Ali b. Abi Talib . Muhammad b. Abi Bakr . Adoption

Is it true that Imam Ali (AS) adopted Muhammad the son of Abu Bakr?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 6 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Some quick information about Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr:

1. Name: Muhammad

2. Father's name: Abu Bakr ibn Abdullah ibn Abi Qahafah [the first Caliph].

3. Mother's name: Asma' bint 'Umays, who was married to Ja'far ibn Abi Talib [Ja'far al-Tayyar] (a.s.), and after his martyrdom she married Abu Bakr. She gave birth to Muhammad while in the state of Ihram. After Abu Bakr's death, Asma' married Imam Ali (a.s.). Throughout her life she stayed loyal to Ahlul bayt (a.s.).

4. His birth: Year of Hajjatul-Wada'.

5. His death: 38 AH. Martyred in Egypt at the hands of Mu'awiyah.

6. He openly opposed the Khilafah of his father Abu Bakr, and from those early years he pledged allegiance to Imam Ali (a.s.).

7. He was nurtured by Imam Ali (a.s.), who treated him as his own son. He participated in the Battles of Jamal and Siffin. In the Battle of Jamal he confronted his sister 'Aishah.

8. Imam Ali (a.s.) appointed him as governer of Egypt.

9. He was martyred in a tragic way, by command of Mu'awiyah. It is mentioned in numerous sources that Mu'awiyah ordered his blessed body to be burned. See following link that mentions Sunni references for this:

https://www.mezan.net/radalshobohat/15MA.htm

Wassalam