Hazrat Syena wa Mollana ABU BAKR SIDDiQ

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[glow=red,2,300]Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq[/glow] Radi Allahu anhu (R) was the staunchest follower and the nearest and dearest companion of Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH). His name was Abdullah son of Abu Qahafa Usman. He was descendent in the sixth generation of Mirah Bin Ka'b, progenitor of the family of Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH).

He was born in Mecca in 572 AD. Before the advent of Islam, he was a rich cloth merchant. He was a virtuous and pious next only to the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) himself.

Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) is the first ever male to embrace Islam on his free will and soon after embracing Islam, he became the right hand of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH). Allah Exalted has given Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) a heart full of love and affection for the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. After the advent of Islam, he dedicated his life and his wealth for the cause of Islam and the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH). He emancipated many slaves who had embraced Islam and lived a miserable life at the hands of their infidel masters. He

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(R) was also a poet. He was known for his exceptional recitation and his excellent memory of the long poems in which the Arabs took great pride. These qualities served him well in Islam. His recitation of the Qura'n was so sweet-sounding that many people came to Islam simply after hearing him pray. The infidels always tried to restrict him to pray in the courtyard of his house in order to prevent the people from hearing him.

He was also one of the members who undertook migration to Ethiopia. On his way to Ethiopia, he met a noble Arab, Rabi bin Rafi, who after listening his intention said that an altruist likes Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu became a refugee elsewhere was unacceptable to him. He took him back to Mecca and told the Arab infidels that Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) was in his protection and be allowed to live in Mecca untroubled. The Arabs agreed on one condition that Hazrat Abu Baker Radi Allahu anhu (R) would not worship and recite Holy Qura'n publicly.

He agreed to the term, but could not comply with it for long. He made a mosque outside his house and offered worship and recitation of Qura'n publicly. His sweet-sounding recitation attracted many people around him. When, on the complaint by Arabs, Rabi Bin Rafi Radi Allahu anhu approached him, he liberated him of his avowal, saying: "I am pleased with the wish of Allah." That Rabi Bin Rafi Radi Allahu anhu later himself embraced Islam.

There are many Qura'nic verses about the exaltation of Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) one is in chapter Tauba: "Verily, Allah gives him support, when infidels expelled him."

About a verse in chapter Zammer: "And who brought forward the true verse and that when believed it truth those are pious," Hazrat Ali Radi Allahu anhu (R) said that prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) is indicated by words 'who brought forward the true verse and the one who testified it is Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R)."

Among all the people, he was called "Al-Atiq," the most pious, delivered from the punishments of the fire.
Besides, there are many Hadiths in praise of Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R). The Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) said: "Had I made anyone my friend except Allah, I would have chosen Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R).
"What ever Allah poured into my heart, I poured into the heart of Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu."

The Noble Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam) Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) said: "Whenever I offered Islam to anyone, he always showed some reluctance and hesitation and tried to enter into an argument. Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) was the only person who accepted Islam without any doubt or hesitation, and without any argument."

"Allah will show His glory to the people in a general way, but He will show it to Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) in a special way."

"Never was anything revealed to me that I did not pour into the heart of Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu."

"There is no one to whom I am obligated and have not repaid my debt except Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu, for I owe him much for which Allah will compensate him on the Day of Judgment."

"Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) does not precede you because of much prayer or fasting, but because of a secret that is in his heart."
Bukhari narrates from Ibn Umar Radi Allahu anhu, who said: "In the time of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) we were not recognising anyone higher than Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq Radi Allahu anhu (R), then Umar(R), then Usman Radi Allahu anhu(R)."
He freed seven slaves before leaving Mecca. He not only spent large amounts to buy them freedom but he then took them into his own household and educated them.

In early Islam interpretation of dreams was considered a spiritual exercise. Only those with pure hearts and spiritual vision could have meaningful dreams; and only those with pure hearts and spiritual vision could interpret them. Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) was an acknowledged interpreter of dreams. Even the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) also consulted him in search for clarity of his prophetic dreams.
Although, a quiet and gentle man he was also first on the battlefield. He only fought for the Islam. Once his son Abdul Rehman Radi Allahu anhu (R), who had fought for infidels against Muslims before embracing Islam, said that during wars he had three chances to kill Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) but he let go the chances in respect for the father. But Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) replied: "My son, had I had a single chance to kill you, by Allah, I would not have hesitated for a single moment."

Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) always remained side by side the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) whether in Mecca, or in on the way to Madina or in Madina. He was with the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam in the cave of Sor, he was with him in the Battle of Badr. Even today both are laid to rest side by side under the same roof of the holy shrine of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH).

The Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) had many a times made Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq Radi Allahu anhu (R) his deputy. He was his only companion, who led the prayers when the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) was sick. He was made leader of the Muslims, during the first ever Hajj in Mecca after Islam dominated infidelity. Therefore, after the demise of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, all the Muslims elected him as the first and able-most successor to the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam. When he assumed the succession to the seat of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam he made clear to every one: "Follow me until I lead you on the path of Allah." He said: "Help me, if I be the right; set me right, if I be the wrong. The weak among you shall be strong to me until his rights have been vindicated. The strong among you shall be weak with me until, if God wills, I have taken what is due to him. Obey me as long as I obey Allah and His Prophe Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallamt; when I disobey Him and his Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam, obey me not."

When, there arose the matter of non-payment of Zakat by some distracters, many of the companions suggested that it was befitting to tackle the mater unhurriedly. But he (R) said: "I have not ascended to first in altering the orders, of Allah" He then initiated Jihad against the defaulters of Zakat. He also took firm stance on sending mission to Syria under the command of Hazrat Usama Bin Zaid Radi Allahu anhu (R), whereby all other companions of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) were of the view that some senior general be deputed in place of teenaged Usama Radi Allahu anhu (R). Hazrat Ussama Radi Allahu anhu (R) was nominated to lead the army by Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) himself.

During his caliphate, he instituted public treasury (Bayt-ul-mal) to take care of the poor. He was the first to compile holy Qura'n and called it 'Mus-haf'.

Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) passed away on Monday, (as did the Prophet himself) between Maghrib and Isha on Jumadi-al-Sani 22, 13 AH, or August 25, 634 AD.

Before, his departure to the Afterworld, he told his daughter Syeda Ayesha Siddiqa Radi Allahu anha (R) that he be shrouded in his used clothes as was the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) and some new pieces be added to his shroud. When his funeral became ready for the burial, he be taken to the shrine of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) and permission for entering the Shrine of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) be sought. If the door of the shrine opens of its own, he may be buried there.

When the mourners took his funeral at the door of the shrine of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) they said: "O prophet of Allah Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam! your companion Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu seeks permission to enter," and the door of the shrine of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) opened without touching by anybody. Then Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) was laid to rest besides his beloved, the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH).

Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) initiated the recitation of La Ilaha Illallah in a circle of his friends in his house. The practice later adopted by all saints and has become the cornerstone of Sufism. It was his way and his favours, he imparted upon his companions in that circle of recitation, which continued in the Naqshbandia order till today.

Hazrat Abu Bakr Radi Allahu anhu (R) was the first in many aspects. He was the first male Muslim. He was the first successor of the Prophet Muhammad Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH). He was the first ruler who called himself a Khalifat-ur-Rasool (Caliph of the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH)). He was the first ruler whose honorarium was fixed by the subject. He was the first who ruled in the life of his father. And also the one who voluntarily not nominated his son to the throne rather handed over the throne to the able person out of his blood relation.

The Noor passed on in the heart of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R) by the Prophet Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam (PBUH) was then placed in the heart of his successor, Salman Farsi Radi Allahu anhu (R).


Reason for Editing: To Add Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam & Radi Allahu anhu

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Subhanallah excellent post , Please make it more beautiful by writing Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa Sallam & Radi Allahu anhu instead of pbuh & r.

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