ABU BAKR

• Abu Bakr, whose real name was Abdullah, was one of the Prophet’s closest
friends.
• Even before accepting Islam, he led a simple life.
• After the Holy Prophet had received his first revelation, he thought of
approaching those closest to him so he told Abu Bakr the whole story of his
experience.

• Abu Bakr immediately embraced Islam.

• He was the first male to accept Islam.
• The Qur’an describes his acceptance as: ‘’and he who comes with the truth
and he who confirms it......such are the people who do right’’ (39:33).
• He was the first person to believe to the Messenger’s event of Miraj and was
given the title of ‘’Al Siddique’’ due to his immediate belief of the journey.

• After accepting Islam, he devoted his life and wealth preaching Islam.
• Prominent companions like Usman, Talha and Zubair are said to have been
persuaded by him to accept Islam.
• He bought and freed a lot of slaves, Bilal being one of the prominent ones.
• When the Holy Prophet started preaching openly, he faced fierce opposition.
During all such hardships Abu Bakr stood by his side and faced a lot of
persecution.

• Abu Bakr’s daughter Ayesha was married to Prophet.

• During the migration to Madinah, he was the one to stay with prophet.
• Qur’an says: ‘’he being the second of the two when they were in the cave’’
(9:40).
• At Medina Abu Bakr continued his services to Islam.
• He paid for the land selected by the Holy Prophet for Masjid-e-Nabvi.
• He rendered valuable services in all the battles.
• In the battle of Badr, he fought against his own son Abdur Rahman.
• In the battle of Uhad, he acted as a shield to save Prophet.
• Abu Bakr placed all his wealth at the disposal of the Holy Prophet in Tabuk
Expedition.
• He was present at the treaty of Hudaibiya.
• Abu Bakr led the daily prayers during the last days of the Holy Prophet.
• He was elected the first Caliph after holy prophet.