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| | Hadeeth |
 | | The Prophet's closest Companion, Abu Bakr, was not present when the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) breathed his last in the apartment of his beloved wife of later years, Aisha, Abu Bakr's daughter. |
 | | Abu Bakr was a fairly wealthy merchant, and before he embraced Islam, was a respected citizen of Mecca. |
 | | Abu Bakr died on 21 Jamadi-al Akhir, 13 A.H. (23 August 634 A.C.), at the age of sixty-three, and was buried by the side of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him). |
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