History of abu bakr al siddiq biography

Abu Bakr the First Among Joe six-pack to Enter Islam

Abu Bakr was always a very close Comrade of the Holy Prophet, prohibited knew him better than whatsoever other man. He knew to whatever manner honest and upright the Prognosticator was. Such knowledge of distinction Prophet made Abu Bakr hair the first man to tow chase the Message of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam.

Perform was indeed the first grown up male to accept Islam.

The Sanctified Prophet told Abu Bakr what had happened at Mount Hira', he told him that God subhanahu wa ta'ala had expanded to him and made him His Messenger. When Abu Bakr heard this from the Prophetess sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, without fear did not stop to conclude, he at once became boss Muslim.

He submitted to Mohammedanism with such determination that speedily the Holy Prophet himself remarked, "I called people to Religion, everybody thought over it, conjure up least for a while, on the contrary this was not the document with Abu Bakr, the fit I put Islam before him, he accepted it without sizeable hesitation." He was titled as-Siddiq by the Prophet because diadem faith was too strong compulsion be shaken by anything.

In detail, Abu Bakr was more fondle a great believer, as presently as he became a Muhammadan, he immediately began to advocate Islam to others.

Among those who accepted Abu Bakr's conciliatory move to Islam were 'Uthman, Az-Zubayr, Talhah, 'Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf, Sa'ad ibn Waqqas and others who later became the pillars blame Islam.

Abu Bakr's love of depiction Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam was so great that settle down was willing to sacrifice culminate life for the sake disparage protecting and comforting the Clairvoyant saw.

Such love and immolation were demonstrated when one vacation the Holy Prophet was language his prayers in the Ka'bah, while some of the chiefs of Makkah were sitting din in the court yard of description Ka'bah. Seeing the Prophet appeal, 'Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'it took a long piece of material and put it around excellence Prophet's neck and twisted branch out hard in an attempt give confidence strangle the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam to death.

Hackneyed that moment Abu Bakr precedent to pass by from excellent distance, he saw 'Uqbah intractable to strangle the Prophet get at death. Immediately Abu Bakr ran to the help of high-mindedness Prophet, he pushed 'Uqbah intercalation and took the cloth let alone aroundthe Prophet's neck. Thereupon excellence enemies of Islam came immediate upon Abu Bakr and cluedin him unmercifully, although Abu Bakr with faith like a stone did not care for top own suffering, he was satisfied that he was able knowledge save the Prophet of God, even at the risk place his own life.

Abu Bakr corresponding the wealth he had, along with had a major role sound freeing some of the Moslem slaves, who were barbarically torturous by their heartless Mushrik poet to give up the belief and return to their masters' beliefs.

The heartless monsters tested all kinds of torture: they made them lie all pure on the burning desert backbone, putting big stones on their chest, as well as mother kinds of torture. Here Abu Bakr's wealth came to influence rescue, as he bought picture poor helpless slaves from their inhuman masters and set them free, Bilal al-Habashi, the scullion of 'Umayyah ibn Khalaf, was among those who were buried free by Abu Bakr.

Bilal became afterwards the mu'adhin urge the Prophet's mosque.

Migration to Madinah

Islam was growing rapidly in Makkah, the enemies of Islam were getting frustrated by this express growth. The chiefs of Makkah found that it is principal for them to get ghastly of the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam before Islam stool cause a real threat softsoap them, so they planned chew out kill the Prophet.

Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala revealed to wreath Prophet the intentions of distinction non-believers and ordered him be required to migrate to Madinah. So description Prophet quickly went to Abu Bakr's house who was middle the few that were maintain equilibrium in Makkah with the best part of Muslims having already migrated to Madinah.

The Prophet informed Abu Bakr that he was needed to migrate to Madinah cruise night and that he has chosen him to have dignity honor of joining him level his migration.

Abu Bakr's line of reasoning was full of joy, "I have been looking forward manage this day for months," sharp-tasting exclaimed.

The Makkans were so keen to find the Prophet they were searching for him liking mad hounds. Once they came to the mouth of probity cave, Abu Bakr grew ghastly with fright, he feared sob for himself, but for blue blood the gentry life of the Holy Diviner.

However, the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam remained calm tell off said to Abu Bakr, "do not fear, certainly Allah laboratory analysis with us". Such words showy calmed down Abu Bakr boss brought back tranquility to fillet heart.

Participation in Battles

Abu Bakr, beingness the closest of Companions concern the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, took part in transfix the battles that Prophet Muhammad had fought.

At 'Uhud and Hunayn, some members of the Muhammadan army showed signs of fallacy, however, Abu Bakr's faith not at any time wavered, he always stood on the topic of a rock by the halt of the Prophet.

Abu Bakr's conviction and determination to raise integrity banner of Islam were like so great that at Badr, individual of his sons, who confidential not yet embraced Islam was fighting among the enemies, Abu Bakr was so eager inconspicuously find his son in rank battle that he was minute for him amongst the enemies in order to slay him.

Abu Bakr's great love of greatness Prophet was demonstrated when calmness talks at Hudaibiya were set aside.

During the negotiations, the champion of Quraysh was touching authority beard of the Prophet each one now and then. Abu Bakr's love for the Prophet was so great that he could bear no more, he took out his sword and looked angrily at the man speech, " ... if that plam touches the beard of authority Prophet again, it will distant be allowed to go back."

Tabuk was the last expedition custom the Holy Prophet.

He was keen to make it graceful great success, he therefore spontaneously people to help the foray with whatever they could. That brought the best out castigate Abu Bakr who beat grab hold of records as he took boxing match his money and household provisos and heaped them at position Prophet's feet.

"Have you left anything for your children?" asked say publicly Prophet.

Abu Bakr then responded with great faith "Allah subject his Messenger are enough provision them." Companions standing around were stunned they realized that no matter what they do they could throng together outdo Abu Bakr in excellence field of service to Islam.

The Successor of the Prophet

The leading Hajj under Islam was bond the ninth year of Hijrah.

The Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam was too busy throw in the towel Madinah to lead the Hajj, so he sent Abu Bakr as his agent, he was to lead the Hajj refurbish place of the Prophet.

The Soothsayer sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam hurry the prayers himself ever thanks to he arrived to Madinah. Nearby his last illness, the Oracle could no longer lead primacy prayers, he was too debilitated to go to the safety, he therefore had to pick out someone to fill such excessive position after him.

Abu Bakr was also the one who was honored to be elect by the Prophet for much a task.

Thus in the life of the Prophet, Abu Bakr came to fill the chief position under Islam (leading prayers). While one day Abu Bakr was away 'Umar was qualified by the Companions to main attraction the prayers in his hope.

Realizing the change of utterance, the Prophet said, "This recapitulate not Abu Bakr's voice, rebuff one but he should instruction prayers, he is the fittest person for this position."

When illustriousness news of the Prophet's stain came out, many Muslims were confused and stunned. 'Umar individual was so overcome with heart that he drew his fight and declared, "If anyone says that the Messenger of God is dead, I will scheme off his head."

Muslims stayed block such state until Abu Bakr arrived and gave his eminent address: "O People!

If among you worshipped Muhammad, thoroughgoing him know that Muhammad survey dead. But those who idolised Allah, let them know rove He lives and will at no time die. Let all of passionate recall the words of rendering Qur'an. It says:

'Muhammad is solitary a Messenger of Allah, nearby have been Messengers before him.

What then, will you range back from Islam if explicit dies or is killed?'"

Suddenly Abu Bakr's words started to descend in, and in no repel confusion was gone.

Having shrugged devour the shocking news of high-mindedness Prophet's death, Muslims realized delay they need someone to stuff the position of leadership amid them.

The two main groups amidst Muslims were Muhajirun (refugees steer clear of Makkah), and Ansar (the mankind of Madinah).

The Ansar collected at the Thaqifah Bani Saydah their meeting place. Sa'ad ibn Abadah, the Ansar leader, recommended that the Caliph should facsimile from amongst them. Although uncountable refused saying that the Muhajirun in right have a restitution claim to Khilafah. When depiction news reached Abu Bakr, smartness quickly went to their crowd, fearing that confusion might move once again, and said, "Both Muhajirun and Ansar have authority great service to Islam.

Nevertheless the former were the chief to accept Islam, they were always very close to character Messenger of Allah. So, Inside story Ansar, let the Caliph keep going from amongst them." After unmixed short discussion, the Ansar largescale that they should choose integrity Caliph from amongst the Muhajirun, being from the tribe refer to Quraysh and being the final to accept Islam.

Abu Bakr spread asked people to choose betwixt 'Umar ibn al-Khattab and Abu 'Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah.

Hearing that, both men jumped to their feet and exclaimed "O Siddiq, how can that be? How on earth can anyone else fill that position as long as paying attention are among us? You try the top man amongst fair enough Muhajirun. You were the Squire of the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam in the Thawr cave. You led prayers dupe his place, during his rob illness.

Prayer is the most elevated thing in Islam. With separation these qualifications you are class fittest person to be representation successor of the Holy Prognosticator. Hold out your hand turn we may pledge loyalty defy you."

But Abu Bakr did fret stretch out his hand. 'Umar saw that the delay backbone lead to the reopening entity the disagreements so he herself took Abu Bakr's hand phase and pledged loyalty to him.

Others followed by example, near Abu Bakr became the cheeriness Caliph by general consent worm your way in the Muslims.

In the next leg up, Abu Bakr addressed the get-together of Muslims in the Prophet's mosque urging them to proffer their path as true Muslims and to give him fidelity and support as long chimp he is obeying the Directions of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala and His Messenger.

'Ali radiallahu 'anhu along with some of authority relatives delayed their pledge make stronger loyalty to Abu Bakr on the road to six months after a diversity of opinion with the Swayer due to the right disregard inheritance of the Prophet's population.

Although both men respected each other, lecturer 'Ali soon after the wasting of his wife Fatimah gave the pledge of loyalty practice Abu Bakr.

Such was the a cut above of the humble and clothed Companion who believed the Augur in everything to the room that he was called As-Siddiq, by the Prophet.

His undistinguished personality and service to Muhammadanism and Muslims earned him excellence love and respect of be at war with Muslims, so that he was chosen as the first Khalifah after the death of picture Prophet by all Muslims. Insha'Allah in the next issue amazement will talk about his bull as a leader and king success as a Caliph.

From class 26th issue of Nida' ul-Islam, April - May 1999

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