How does the primary source contribute to our understanding of history?

The primary source provides raw materials to analyze in order to make a conclusion. Primary sources help us understand the way people lived during the time period the piece of material was created.

abu bakr, was a senior companion and—through his daughter aisha—a father-in-law of the islamic prophet muhammad. abu bakr became the first openly declared muslim outside muhammad's family. abu bakr served as a trusted advisor to muhammad.