Question

successors of prophet Muhammad called​

Answer 1

After Muhammad's death in 632 CE, his friend Abu Bakr was named caliph and ruler of the Islamic community, or Ummah. Sunni Muslims believe that Abu Bakr was the proper successor, while Shi'a Muslims believe that Ali should have succeed Muhammad as caliph.

Answer 2

ANSWER

Abu Bakr is the successor of prophet Muhammed.