Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq in the Pre-Islamic Society. 6. His Acceptance of Islam. 8. Migration to Madinah. 11. Selected Views from the Biography of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq
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Place of birth: Mecca
Died: 23- 8- 634 CE

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! Contents d – -1The Second Issue Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (May Allah be pleased with him) The Series of: Men and Women Around Muhammad (prayers and peace of Allah be upon him) Edition 2012, version 1 Project Manager Kamal Ahmad Translated by Manal QutubTHIS BOOKLET IS FREE!

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! Contents Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq: Ancestry and Attributes 5 Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq in the Pre-Islamic Society 6 His Acceptance of Islam 8 Migration to Madinah 11 Selected Views from the Biography of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq 13 In the Battle of Badr 13 Spending for God’s Sake 14 The Day the Prophet Died 15 Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq the First Caliph in Islam: 16 His Reaction Towards Apostasy 16 Compilation of the Holy Qur’an 18 Extracts From his Sermons and Speeches 20 The Final Moments of his Life 23 PROJECT – Just One Message 25 – -2

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! This is a splendid life, not of a single being, but of an entire nation that endured a glittering light when darkness prevailed the universe. It guided the lost humanity from the violent ignorance to the safe edging of knowledge. From that culture the human intellect graduated and enlightened, as it was graduated and enlightened formerly from the Greek culture. Hence, it has on monotheism and virtue, while the principals of the Greek culture are polytheism and immorality which they attributed to Prophet’s Companions history, it is the history of the best generation that encompassed glory and triumph, which have never been found in all human histories. Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq was a notable man who obtained nobility of character, combining between entire tenderness and determined stringency. His nature was similar to the sea in its grandeur, sublimity, profundity, and spaciousness, those features are genuinely concealed as jewels and pearls underneath brines. This booklet will comprise concise glimpses derived from the biography of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) , hopefully we might enlighten the sides of this distinctive personality that subsequent to the greatest personality of the Prophet Muhammad (prayers and peace of Allah be upon him). – -4

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq: Ancestry and Attributes peace be upon him). His name is Abdullah bin Abu Quhafah Uthman bin Aamer Al Qurashi Al Taymi, His lineage joins with that of the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) six generations before himself, in Murrah Ben Kaáb. It was broadly agreed on naming him Al-Siddiq (The Truthful), for the reason that before Islam he was one the chiefs of Quraish and one of their consultants, and he was well-known of his truthfulness and respond and believe the Prophet Muhammad’s mission. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) was born in Makkah in the year 573 CE (Christian Era), two years and some months after the birth of the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him). Abu Bakr was brought up within his decent good parents, thus he gained a considerable self-esteem and noble status. His father Uthman, named Abu Quhafah, accepted Islam in the Day of Victory in Makkah. His mother Salma, named Umm Al Khair, she embraced Islam early, and migrated to Madinah. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) was a slim white man with slight shoulders, thin face, sunken eyes, protruding forehead, and was used to dye his beard with henna, these are his physical constitution. Regarding his morality, he was intricate stances, tolerant, patient, strong-minded, jurist, knowledgeable of genealogy and history, has a great trust and reliance on Allah, devout, alienated from desires, abstaining from the world and willing with Allah’s blessings, (may Allah be pleased with him). – -5

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq in the Pre-Islamic Society In the days of ignorance, Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) was a noble man among the tribe of Quraish and he was a premium, they sought his assistance in intricate circumstances. He was well-known of several qualities: Genealogical knowledge He was well-informed of genealogy and Arabs history, so Aqeel Ben Abi Talib and others, but he was distinguished with his decent manner that he never disparaged ancestries, or revealed blunders. Trade He was a trader before Islam, and traveled to Busra in the land of Al-Sham for trading. He traveled among many countries, his capital was forty thousand dirhams. He used to spend his money generously. Noble-mindedness Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) was remarkably virtuous, even before Islam he had made intoxicants forbidden for himself. He answered the one who asked him: have you ever drank intoxicant? Saying: ‘I seek refuge in Allah, I never did it.’ Said to him: ‘why?’ He said: ‘I maintain my honor and preserve my dignity.’ – -6

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! His Acceptance of Islam Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) has accepted Islam after a long search for the true religion that comes in accordance with common sense, human desires, sound intellects, and rightful insights. As a trader, he traveled a lot, and roved between deserts, cities, and villages all over the Arabian Peninsula. Thus, he has got the chance to closely contact people with various religions -particularly Christianity- he thoughtfully listened to the the true religion. Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) has accepted Islam after an eager search, exploration, and awaiting. His immediate acceptance for Islam was a consequence of the steadfast friendship with the Prophet Muhammad (prayers and peace be upon him). When the Revelation of Allah descended upon the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him), he started to Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) was Abu Bakr, due to his intimate friendship and nobility. Likewise, Abu Bakr knew the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) as a truthful, honest, and noble person, that he has never been untruthful to people, so how he would be untruthful to Allah? about the new mission, saying: “I am the Messenger of Allah and His Prophet, Allah Has sent me to inform His Message, I call you to believe in Allah the Truth, by God it is the Truth. O, Abu Bakr, I call you to believe in Allah only with no partners, and not to worship other than Allah, and to sustain in obedience for Allah”. Abu Bakr accepted it immediately without a slight hesitation, then he promised the Prophet to support him, and he did it. In this way, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be Prophet’s call and to believe in the new mission. – -8

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! When Abu Bakr embraced Islam, the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) was overjoyed, as Abu Bakr was a source of triumph for Islam, due to his intimacy with Quraish and his noble character that Allah Has exalted him. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) did his best in missionary, he immediately began to preach Islam to others. Among the best people who accepted Abu Bakr’s invitation to Islam were: Zubair ben Al-Awam, Uthman ben Affan, Talhah ben Ubaid Allah, Saád ben Abi Waqqas, and others (may Allah be pleased with them all). They all declared their Islam to the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) and offered primary support and vast assistance to the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him). People continued to accept Islam, men and women, all were honest advocates for Islam. Even though they were few in number, they represented a battalion of missionary, and a stronghold for Islam. Abu Bakr and the few believers have suffered immensely due to heir conversion to Islam. Abu Bakr was well-known of his courage and determination. As the number of Muslims rose to thirty nine, Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Prophet’s permission to call the people openly to Islam. After persisting in this request, the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) gave his consent and they all went to the Holy Mosque for preaching. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with of Islam. When the unbelievers from among the Quraish heard it, they fell upon Abu Bakr and the Muslims from all sides. Abu Bakr was beaten so severely until he fell unconscious and was near death. When he at last regained consciousness, he immediately enquired: ‘How is the Prophet?’ In spite of all his love for him was so unbounded that he considered himself with nothing but the Prophet’s well-being. – -9

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! This event implies considerable lessons for every Muslim who is keen to follow those honest believers. The event highlights Abu Bakr’s enthusiasm for the declaration of Islam in the presence of main aim after his convection to Islam was to outspread monotheism and to hoist the proclamation: No God but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Additionally, the event accentuates his eagerness to announce the rightful religion to – -10

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THIS BOOKLET IS FREE! Migration to Madinah When the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) and his Companions suffered immensely from the harm of Quraish, the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) commanded his Companions to migrate to Madinah. As narrated by Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) said to the Muslims: “I have had a vision in which I have been shown the place to which you will migrate, a land of palm trees between two mountains and two stony tract of land.” Thus some of the Muslims migrated to Madinah, and most of those who had left before for Ethiopia returned to Madinah. Abu Bakr prepared to leave for Madinah also, but the Messenger of God said: “Wait a little while for I hope to be permitted to migrate as well.” Abu Bakr said: Do you expect so? May my parents be redeemed for you! The Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) said: “Yes.” So Abu Bakr did not migrate in order to remain with the messenger of God. He prepared two camels and fed them well for four months to use them in their long journey. Muhammad (prayers and peace be upon him) has got adherents and supporters in another place, and they have noticed the migration of the Prophet’s Companions. Fearing the departure of the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) from Makkah, they planned to kill him. Hence, the angel Gabriel informed him to leave Makkah. It was noon, an unusual time for visiting, but the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) went straight to the house of Abu Bakr who knew at once that something important had happened. Aishah and her elder sister Asma were with their father, when the Prophet came in. “God Has allowed me to leave the city and to emigrate,” he said. “Together with me?” Abu Bakr asked. The Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) answered: “Together with you.” Then Abu Bakr Asked the Prophet to take one of the prepared camels, the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) agreed but with payment. – -11

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