When Abu Bakr died, he was sixty-three years old and his caliphate had lasted for only two years and three months. During his illness, he was thinking of Islam and its future stability. After consulting with many of the well-known companions of the Prophet S.
Then he called Umar R. Before he died, Abu Bakr R. It is said that he did not bequeath any money at all. He left only a servant, a camel and a garment.
His orders were that after his death the garment should be delivered to his successor. On seeing it, Umar wept and said:. A , his daughter and wife of Prophet Mohammad S. When he died, the funeral prayer was led by Umar R. His grave was dug in such a way that his head was parallel to the shoulder of the Prophet S.
He made a long speech which he addressed to Abu Bakr R. Following are some words which Ali R. If he had a secret, he would tell it to you and if he needed to consult someone regarding a matter, he would consult you. You were the first of your people to embrace Islam and you were the sincerest of them in your faith. Your faith was stronger than any other person's as was the degree to which you feared Allah and you were wealthier than anyone else in terms of what you acquired from the religion of Allah.
You cared most for both the Messenger of Allah S. Of all people, you were the best Companion to the Messenger of Allah S. You possessed the best qualities, you had the best past, you ranked highest and you were closest to him.
And of all people, you resembled the Messenger of Allah S. Your ranking was higher than anyone else's and the Prophet S. On behalf of the Messenger of Allah S. When the people disbelieved in the Messenger of Allah S. People had gathered around Ali R. Such was the peaceful death of Abu Bakr Siddiq R. Throughout the early years of Islam, Abu Bakr R. Then when he Prophet S. He further strengthened the foundations of the Muslim nation, first by fighting against and defeating the apostates and then by spreading Islam in some of the major conquests that took place during his caliphate.
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Search for a City or Zip to set your location. Disclaimer All information on IslamicFinder. His physical appearance: Abu Bakr R. As I approached adulthood, my father led me to a chamber of idols Kaaba. I threw off a rock upon it, and it fell down. The grave of Abu Bakr at the Masjid al-Nabawi lies behind the portico on the left. He appointed Umar as his successor after discussing with some companions.
Some of them favored the nomination and others disliked it, due to the tough nature of Umar. A thus dictated the testament to Uthman Ibn Affan in the following terms:. In the name of Most Merciful God. This is the last will and testament of Abu Bakr bin Abu Qahafa, when he is in the last hour of the world, and the first of the next; an hour in which the infidel must believe, the wicked be convinced of their evil ways, I nominate Umar bin al Khattab as my successor.
Therefore, hear to him and obey him. If he acts right, confirm his actions. My intentions are good, but I cannot see the future results. However, those who do ill shall render themselves liable to severe account hereafter.
Fare you well. May you be ever attended by the Divine favor of blessing. Aisha said that three pieces had been used. Abu Bakr thereupon desired the same number for his own shroud.
On Monday 23 August Abu Bakr died. The funeral prayer was led by Umar. Hazrar Abu Bakr's R. Today, there are so many families which are believed to be descents of Abu Bakr. But they are also known by some other names in different localities.
For example, In East Ethiopia , Siddiqis are usually called Qallu which is to mean people of the religion , as they are the first to bring Islam to this area. In Somalia , they are commonly known as Sheekhaal and they are highly celebrated by other Somali clans. Abu Bakr became the Caliph on the 8 June C.
Though the period of his caliphate covers two years, two months and fifteen days only, his achievements were remarkable. His glorious triumph in Ridda Wars and successful invasions of the two most powerful empires of the time the Sassanid Empire and Byzantine Empire. Abu Bakr had the distinction of being the first Caliph in the history of Islam. He was the first Caliph to nominate a successor.
He was the only Caliph in the history of Islam who refunded to the state treasury at the time of his death the entire amount of the allowance that he had drawn during the period of his caliphate. He was the first Muslim ruler to establish Bayt al-mal. He was the first Muslim ruler to establish crown pasture. He was the first Muslim ruler to establish ' Ijtihad '.
He has the distinction of purchasing the land for Al-Masjid al-Nabawi. He was the foremost genealogist of the Quraysh and the best of them at interpreting dreams after Muhammad according to Ibn Sirin. Sunni Muslims also consider Abu Bakr as one of the ten Sahaba companions for whom Muhammad had testified that they were destined for Paradise. Rashidun and being the rightful successor to Muhammad. Hazrat Abu bakr R. He was always there beside the Prophet at every major event.
It was Abu Bakr's wisdom that Muhammad always honored and would always consult him before anyone else. This even led to drawing of swords between them. Abu Bakr, Umar and Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah rushed to the spot where the dispute almost turned bloody, and delivered his famous speech to show the path of unity between the Muslims and declared that Umar should become the first caliph.
In turn, Umar declared his allegiance to Abu Bakr saying that there is no better man amongst the Muslims after Hazrat Muhammad pbuh. Majority of the sahaba companions of the Prophet assembled there followed suit and pledged their allegiance to Abu Bakr. Sunnis point out this fact of avoiding bloodshed between Muslims and preserving the unity of the state as of paramount importance, or it would have led to self-destruction of the new state.
The famous scholar Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal stated that he is the best of all companions sahaba of the Prophet. He is also best remembered by Ahlus-Sunnah Wal Jama'ah and the world history, for his famous speech upon the death of Muhammad which he delivered at the Mosque of the Prophet:.
O' men, if anyone worships Muhammad, Muhammad is dead. And if anyone worships God, God is Alive, Immortal. He then recited the verse from the Qur'an: "Muhammad is no more than an Apostle.
Many were the Apostles that passed away before him. If he died or were slain, will ye then turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to God. But God on the other hand will swiftly reward those who serve him with gratitude. Sunnis also consider the narrations about Abu Bakr and his family by the Shi'a to be spurious. The Shi'a have a very unfavorable view of Abu Bakr.
They believe that he was a usurper who snatched the Caliphate when it should have gone to Ali, who was part of Banu Hashim and Mohammad's bloodline. The Shia do not view Abu Bakr's being with Muhammad in the cave as a meritorious act.
The Shi'a criticize Abu Bakr for an apparent dispute between him and Muhammad's daughter, Fatimah , that ended with her becoming angry with Abu Bakr and refusing to talk with him for the rest of her life, she died six months later. A sent Hazrat Khalid ibn Walid R. A to crush those who were in favour of Ali's caliphate.
The Shi'a strongly refute the idea that Abu Bakr or Umar were instrumental in the collection or preservation of the Qur'an , claiming that they should have accepted the copy of the holy book in the possession of Ali. Edward Gibbon wrote about Abu Bakr as:. The moderation, and the veracity of Abu Bakr confirmed the new religion, and furnished an example for invitation.
William Muir states that:. Abu Bakr's judgment was sound and impartial; his conversation agreeable and his demeanor affable and much sought after by the Quraysh and he was popular throughout the city The faith of Abu Bakr was the greatest guarantee of Muhammad's sincerity in the beginning of his career, and indeed, in a modified sense, throughout his life.
To have such a person as a staunch adherent of his claim, was for Muhammad a most important step. William Montgomery Watt writes:. After Muhammad's death, Abu Bakr was accepted as the first "deputy of the Prophet of God," or caliph.
Another faction preferred Muhammad's son-in-law Ali as caliph, but Ali eventually submitted, and Abu Bakr took over governance of all Muslim Arabs. As Caliph, Abu Bakr brought all of central Arabia under Muslim control and was successful in spreading Islam further through conquest. He also played a major role in compiling and preserving the Quran, which, according to Sunni Muslim tradition, was later completed by Uthman.
Abu Bakr died in his sixties, possibly from poison but just as likely from natural causes. Before his death he named a successor, establishing a tradition of government by chosen successors. Several generations later, after rivalries led to murder and war, Islam would be split into two factions: the Sunni, who followed the Caliphs, and the Shi'ite, who believed that Ali was the proper heir of Muhammad and would only follow leaders descended from him.
Abu Bakr was the closest friend and companion of Muhammad and the first Muslim caliph. He was one of the first men to convert to Islam and was chosen by the Prophet as his companion on the Hijrah to Medina. Born: c. Completed Hijrah to Medina: Sept. Died: Aug. Abu Bakr served as a trusted advisor and close friend to the Prophet. During the lifetime of Muhammad, he was involved in several campaigns such as the Battle of Uhud, the Battle of the Trench, the Invasion of Banu Qurayza, Battle of Khaybar, the Conquest of Mecca, the Battle of Hunayn, the Siege of Ta'if, and the Battle of Tabuk where he was reported to have given all of his wealth for the preparation of this expedition.
During his rule, he defeated the rebellion of several Arab tribes in a successful campaign, unifying the entire Arabian peninsula and giving it stability. Prior to dispatching his army to Syria against the Romans he gave them the following commands which established the conduct of war for later Muslim generations:.
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