Q.2 How did the first Caliph Abu Bakar (RA) deal with the false claimants of Prophethood? 2021

During the time of the first Caliph Abu Bakr (RA), there were several individuals who claimed prophethood after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Abu Bakr (RA) dealt with these false claimants of prophethood in a firm but fair manner, demonstrating his strong leadership and commitment to upholding the teachings of Islam. Below are some ways in which Abu Bakr (RA) dealt with the false claimants of prophethood:

1. Refusal to pay Zakat: One of the ways in which Abu Bakr (RA) dealt with false claimants of prophethood was by refusing to pay Zakat (Islamic charity) to them. Zakat was one of the pillars of Islam and was used to help the poor and needy. By refusing to pay Zakat to false claimants of prophethood, Abu Bakr (RA) was able to weaken their support and discourage others from following them.
2. Military Action: When some false claimants of prophethood refused to abandon their claims and continued to gather followers, Abu Bakr (RA) took military action against them. For example, he sent an army to suppress the rebellion of Musaylimah, who claimed to be a prophet. The army was successful in defeating Musaylimah’s followers, and Musaylimah himself was killed in battle.
3. Diplomacy: In some cases, Abu Bakr (RA) used diplomacy to deal with false claimants of prophethood. For example, when the false prophet Tulayha came to Medina to pledge his allegiance to Abu Bakr (RA), Abu Bakr (RA) accepted his pledge and was able to convince him to abandon his claim to prophethood.
4. Education: Abu Bakr (RA) also emphasized education and the importance of teaching people about the true teachings of Islam. He established schools and madrasas and encouraged scholars to teach the Quran and Hadith to the people. By educating people about the true teachings of Islam, Abu Bakr (RA) was able to prevent false claimants of prophethood from gaining support among the people.

In conclusion, Abu Bakr (RA) dealt with false claimants of prophethood in a firm but fair manner, using a combination of military action, diplomacy, and education to prevent them from gaining support and to uphold the true teachings of Islam. His actions demonstrated his strong leadership and commitment to preserving the integrity of the Islamic faith.