The Battle of Yamama was fought during the caliphate of which leader?

Explanation

The Battle of Yamama (632 CE) was fought during the caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) against the false prophet Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab and his followers. This battle was part of the Ridda Wars (Apostasy Wars) launched to suppress rebellion and false claimants to prophethood after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The battle is also significant because many Huffaz (memorizers of the Quran) were martyred, which prompted Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) to order the compilation of the Quran into a single book form.

Good to know

The Battle of Yamama took place in 632 CE (11 AH) in the region of Yamama in central Arabia. The Muslim army was led by Khalid bin Waleed (RA), while the opposing forces were led by Musaylimah al-Kadhdhab, who claimed prophethood. Around 1,200 Muslims were martyred, including approximately 70 to 360 Huffaz. This heavy loss of Quran memorizers alarmed Hazrat Umar (RA), who advised Hazrat Abu Bakar (RA) to compile the Quran, leading to the first official compilation under the supervision of Zaid bin Thabit (RA).

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