Who was the first Caliph of Islam after the Prophet's death?
A
Umar bin Khattab (RA)
B
Abu Bakr (RA)
C
Usman bin Affan (RA)
D
Ali bin Abi Talib (RA)
Correct Answer: Option B — Abu Bakr (RA)
Explanation:
Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was elected as the first Caliph following the death of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 11 AH, successfully preserving the unity of the nascent Islamic state during a critical period.