Summary Of The Life Of Abu Bakr Radhi-Allahu-Anhu
Abu Bakr was the title of Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu), whose real name was Abdullah. He was the son of Abu Qahaafa, whose real name was Uthmaan. His lineage was therefore Abdullah bin Uthmaan bin Aamir and he belonged to the Quraysh tribe of Makkah.
He was amongst the vanguards of Islam, he was the first of the Khulafa Raashideen as well as amongst the Asharah Mubasharah.
He was the first to accept Islam and gave everything he had for the sake of the Deen. Allah used him to protect Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم, to propagate the Deen and also blessed him with an exceptional level of Imaan and conviction in Allah. He was the naked sword of the Muslims in the struggle against the munaafiqeen and those who forsook Islam.
Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) was born two and a half years after the year of the Elephant. From his youth, he was far distanced from the oppression and filth that is associated with the period of ignorance, while being imbued with all the praiseworthy traits of the Arabs of the time. His character and behavior was always exemplary and even before accepting Islam, he forbade liquor for himself. He was an authority on Arab lineages and knew all the Arab families and tribes. He was always assisting the poor and the weak and earned the respect of the rich and powerful as well.
The Arabs referred their disputes to him and accepted all the judgments he passed.
He therefore enjoyed much acclaim and respect and occupied a high position in society. He was an experienced an astute businessman and also an expert in the interpretation of dreams. His untainted reputation and honour together with his unquestionable intelligence and farsightedness all complemented his handsome appearance and fair complexion. His build was lean, his eyes deep and his face and beard thin.
He was a bosom friend of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and one who accepted Islam without hesitation or question. He spent his wealth to alleviate the suffering of the poor musims, but when the hardships from the Mushrikeen became unbearable he left Makkah.
However, his absence was brief and soon he returned under the protection of a nobleman called Ibn Daghina. He believed Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم about the incident of Mi'raaj without hesitation and it was because of this that Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم gave him the title of Siddeeq.
He gave the hand of his daughter Hadhrat Aaisha (Radi-Allahu-Anha) in marriage to Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and was the only one privileged enough to accompany Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم on the historic journey of Hijrah. This earned him the title of "Thaani Athnayn" (the second of the two), which has been immemorially recorded in the Qur’an. After the Hijrah, he participated in all the expeditions that Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم was part of and endured the trials in the struggle of Islam by the side of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
He said spent the days in fasting and nights in worship and was detached from the luxuries of this world. He behaved humbly towards people and practiced throughly on the wealth of Deeni knowledge that he possessed. He left no stone unturned to engage in good and was renowned for the softness of his heart which caused him to cry very easily. Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم assured him safety from Jahannum and admission into Jannah.
When he was appointed Khalifa, he dispatched the army of Usamah bin Zayd Radi-Allahu-Anhu, ordered the armies to march against those who forsook Islam and those who refused to pay Zakaah. He was responsible for the conquests of many territories, gave the instructions for the Quraan to be compiled into a single volume and ensured that Islam spread to many parts of the world. He showed tremendous respect to the elders, compassion to the youngsters and assisted the weak to secure their rights from the powerful. He would walk while the commanders of his armies rode and he would even milk goats for little children.
He had six children from four marriages. He was the companion of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in his lifetime as well as in his grave and at the pond of Kawthar.
He passed away in the year 13 A.H. and was buried beside Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
> From the book 100 stories about Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu)
>By: Sheikh Muhammad Siddique Manshawi.
>Translation Edited by: Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias.
He was amongst the vanguards of Islam, he was the first of the Khulafa Raashideen as well as amongst the Asharah Mubasharah.
He was the first to accept Islam and gave everything he had for the sake of the Deen. Allah used him to protect Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم, to propagate the Deen and also blessed him with an exceptional level of Imaan and conviction in Allah. He was the naked sword of the Muslims in the struggle against the munaafiqeen and those who forsook Islam.
Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu) was born two and a half years after the year of the Elephant. From his youth, he was far distanced from the oppression and filth that is associated with the period of ignorance, while being imbued with all the praiseworthy traits of the Arabs of the time. His character and behavior was always exemplary and even before accepting Islam, he forbade liquor for himself. He was an authority on Arab lineages and knew all the Arab families and tribes. He was always assisting the poor and the weak and earned the respect of the rich and powerful as well.
The Arabs referred their disputes to him and accepted all the judgments he passed.
He therefore enjoyed much acclaim and respect and occupied a high position in society. He was an experienced an astute businessman and also an expert in the interpretation of dreams. His untainted reputation and honour together with his unquestionable intelligence and farsightedness all complemented his handsome appearance and fair complexion. His build was lean, his eyes deep and his face and beard thin.
He was a bosom friend of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and one who accepted Islam without hesitation or question. He spent his wealth to alleviate the suffering of the poor musims, but when the hardships from the Mushrikeen became unbearable he left Makkah.
However, his absence was brief and soon he returned under the protection of a nobleman called Ibn Daghina. He believed Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم about the incident of Mi'raaj without hesitation and it was because of this that Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم gave him the title of Siddeeq.
He gave the hand of his daughter Hadhrat Aaisha (Radi-Allahu-Anha) in marriage to Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم and was the only one privileged enough to accompany Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم on the historic journey of Hijrah. This earned him the title of "Thaani Athnayn" (the second of the two), which has been immemorially recorded in the Qur’an. After the Hijrah, he participated in all the expeditions that Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم was part of and endured the trials in the struggle of Islam by the side of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
He said spent the days in fasting and nights in worship and was detached from the luxuries of this world. He behaved humbly towards people and practiced throughly on the wealth of Deeni knowledge that he possessed. He left no stone unturned to engage in good and was renowned for the softness of his heart which caused him to cry very easily. Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم assured him safety from Jahannum and admission into Jannah.
When he was appointed Khalifa, he dispatched the army of Usamah bin Zayd Radi-Allahu-Anhu, ordered the armies to march against those who forsook Islam and those who refused to pay Zakaah. He was responsible for the conquests of many territories, gave the instructions for the Quraan to be compiled into a single volume and ensured that Islam spread to many parts of the world. He showed tremendous respect to the elders, compassion to the youngsters and assisted the weak to secure their rights from the powerful. He would walk while the commanders of his armies rode and he would even milk goats for little children.
He had six children from four marriages. He was the companion of Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم in his lifetime as well as in his grave and at the pond of Kawthar.
He passed away in the year 13 A.H. and was buried beside Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
> From the book 100 stories about Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radi-Allahu-Anhu)
>By: Sheikh Muhammad Siddique Manshawi.
>Translation Edited by: Mufti Afzal Hoosen Elias.
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