Qualities admired of Muslim Rulers by Al-Mas'udi and of Christian Rulers by Leo or in Historia Silense

Qualities admired of Muslim Rulers by Al-Mas'udi and of Christian Rulers by Leo or in Historia Silense

Ruler: Caliph Abu Bakr, Quality: Simplicity, Al-Mas'udi

First among the four Caliphates to succeed Muhammad, Caliph Abu Bakr is well-known for the simplicity and frugality with which he lived his entire life. He ruled from 632-634 C.E over the Rashidun Caliphate following the death of Muhammad. By profession, he was involved in trading for cloth. Through his business he accumulated quite a significant amount of wealth. But this didn't change ...