Do you know what? Who was Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA)

Do you know what? Who was Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (RA)

The first Caliph of Islam, his real name was Abdullah. His father was Uthman, another name was Abu Kuhafa and his mother was Ummul Khair Salma bint Sakhr. Both are from the family of Ka'b ibn Sa'd ibn Tayyim ibn Murrah of Makkah. According to the traditional accounts, Abu Bakr (RA) was three years younger than Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He was a wealthy banker in Mecca and one of the earliest supporters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). According to many, he was the first Muslim among men. The main feature of his character was his unwavering faith in the Prophet (PBUH). Some express doubts after hearing the account of Miraj of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Many could not understand how to accept the behavior of Hazrat (PBUH) regarding the Treaty of Hudaybiya. But Abu Bakr (RA) was still steadfast in trusting the Prophet (PBUH). According to Ibn Ishaq, it was because of this unwavering faith that he received the title of Siddiq. This title has been associated with his name in historical accounts of Islam. He was a humble man. He used to shed tears while reciting the Quran. His daughter said that he will be able to go with Hazrat (PBUH) during Hijrah and he wept with joy. He was simple and thoughtful.

The pure moral teachings of Hazrat (SAW)'s teachings evoked strong feelings in his mind. He proved this by buying and freeing many slaves and other similar acts. Any sacrifice for the sake of Islam seemed too great to him. As a result, he was able to take only 5,000 dirhams out of his property worth 40,000 dirhams to Medina. He faithfully stood by his friend and teacher even in the greatest danger. He was one of the few who did not migrate to Abyssinia during the most critical times. It is said that when Banu Hashim was expelled from Makkah society, he was upset only once. Then he left Makkah; But he soon returned to the shelter of a prestigious Meccan. Although his protector left him alone, he still stayed in the city of Makkah. The most glorious day of his life came when Hazrat (SAW) chose him as his companion during his migration to Madinah. Allah Ta'ala is the second of two people in the Qur'an (Surah 9: verse 40).He rewarded this self-sacrificing great devotee by making his name immortal in Akhya. Apart from his son Abdur Rahman, other members of his family also migrated to Medina; Abdur Rahman took part against the Muslims at Badr while still a Kafir. Finally, he also converted to Islam and migrated to Medina. In this new abode, Abu Bakr (R.A.) set up a modest household in the suburbs of Al-Sunuh. Abu Bakr (R.A.) was always with Hazrat (S.A.W.) and accompanied him on all his expeditions. On the contrary, he was rarely appointed as director of military operations. In the Tabuk campaign, he was entrusted with the responsibility of holding the flag. But in the ninth Hijri (631 AH), Hazrat (PBUH) sent him to Makkah as Ameerul Hajj to lead the Hajj. According to the narration of Hadith, on this occasion, Ali (RA) recited the verses of severing ties with the infidels. When Hazrat (PBUH) fell ill, then Abu Bakr (RA) was entrusted with the responsibility of leading the congregation in the Prophet's Mosque. On June 8, 632 A.H. when Hazrat (PBUH) passed away, Umar (RA) and his friends proposed his name as the head of the Muslim community based on this honor of Abu Bakr (RA). He did not in any way introduce any new ideas or policies in the society. He was able to unite all the talents gathered in the four quarters of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). Because of his simple yet strong character, he is considered to be the replica of Hazrat (PBUH). Nabin led the Muslim community in the most difficult and dangerous times and at the time of his death he remained so strong and steadfast that he paved the way for the powerful and talented Umar (R.A.) to lead the caliphate.

First, after the death of Prophet Hazrat (PBUH), despite the dire situation in Arabia, he sent a pre-arranged expedition under the young Usama to the eastern part of the Jordan River, proving his complete obedience to the orders of Hazrat (PBUH). Meanwhile the clans of the neighboring towns began to raise their heads against the political supremacy of Madinah. Abu Bakr (RA) rejected their demand of not paying Zakat. When Usama's army returned home, he marched against Zul Kassa and selected the talented general Khalid bin Walid as the director of Abu Bakr's army. Khalid defeated Asad and Fajar at Al Buqakha and defeated the Tamim tribe. Finally Jannatul Mawt brought Banu Hanifa under Islamic power after the bloody battle of Al Aqraba. Due to his success in the war, it became possible for other generals to suppress the rebellion of Bahrayan and Uman. Finally, Ikrima and Al Muhajir brought Yemen and Hadramawt back under the state of Medina. Following the example of the Prophet (PBUH), Abu Bakr (RA) treated the defeated tribes with kindness and thus restored peace in the kingdom. After less than a year of internal peace in the Arab lands, he sent Khalid and other tried generals against the Persian and Byzantine empires to prevent repeated invasions of the Islamic state by the Romans and Persians.

During his short reign, Abu Bakr (R.A.) had the pleasure of witnessing the first great victory of the Arab forces on both fronts. [Al-Hira of Persia was conquered in 633 AH shortly after the latter success on 13 AH 22 Jumada~6 Chani/August 13, 634 AH he breathed his last]. He was buried next to Hazrat (PBUH). His brief leadership was spent mainly in war. Therefore, there was no revolutionary change in the general life journey. His contribution to the preservation of the Qur'an will be described in another chapter. After being appointed as the Caliph, he used to live in his own home without any formality. Later, because of the difficulty of work due to the distance, Saria came to the city. Much has been said about his modesty and his distaste for becoming rich with the state's money. It also has a beautiful description of his appearance. The signs of neglect were evident in his loose clothes. His face was slightly broad, his forehead was high, his eyes were dark, his hair was short and his eyebrows were dyed with henna. The diseases of his thin hands were swollen and swollen. Some of the speeches he gave on various occasions are preserved in history. His character strength and personality influence can be obtained from all these speeches.