Islamiat 19

Q1 Explain the family background and relationship of Hazrat

Abu Bakr R.A with the Holy Prophet pbuh.pg# 178
Ans. Abu Bakr was born in 573 ADS in the clan of Banu
Taym of Makkah. His pre-Islamic name was Abdul Ka'aba.
After his conversion to Islam the Holy Prophet pbuh named
him Abdullah and later awarded him such great titles as
Siddique and Ateeq and he is also called the best of all
mankind after prophets. He the son of Abu Qahafa. He led a
pious and pure life even before Islam. He was a very close
friend of Holy Prophet even before Islam. He was away from
the corrupt practices even before Islam. After the Holy
Prophet had received the first revelation, he thought of
approaching his kinsmen and so he told Abu Bakr R.A the
"whole story of his experience.” Abu Bakr responded to his
call and immediately embraced Islam. Because of speaking
truth, he "as given the title of ' 'Siddique". He had a great love
and high respect for the Holy Prophet pbuh. He was a deep
observer of the life of the Holy Prophet pbuh and practiced
upon each and every teachings of Islam. He died a natural
death in I3 AH and was buried alongside the Holy Prophet
pbuh. The Holy Prophet pbuh said “ In the day of judgment
first of all I will get up from my grave than Hazrat Abu Bakr
R.A (Tirmizi)” and “From mankind one helped and served me
served his wealth, company and friendship he is Abu Bakr
R.A (Tirmizi)”.