بسم اللّٰهِ الرحمن الرحيم
Hadrat
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq
أَبُو بَكْر ٱلصِّدِّيق
(Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
22 Jumada al-Thani 13 AH
Abdullah ibn Abi Quhafah Uthman ibn Aamer
Abu Bakr
Shared common ancestry with the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) through Murrah ibn Ka'b, six generations back
Born in Makkah approximately 2.5 years after the Year of the Elephant (573 CE) — Makkah
complexion: Fair complexion
body: Slender body
face: Cheeks not fleshy — facial veins notably visible
hands: Palm veins notably visible
dress: Habitually tied his lungi tightly at the waist to stop it from dangling
Described by Hadrat Aisha (radi Allahu anha)
- ◈The most pious — mentioned in Surah Al-Layl (92:17) according to scholarly interpretation
- ◈Consensus of Ahl-us-Sunnah declares him the supreme personality after the Noble Prophets (peace be upon them all), followed by Umar, Uthman, Ali, and the Ten Companions promised Paradise
- ◈8 distinctive qualities of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddeeq
- ◈More renowned in the heavens than on the earth
- ◈Who is deserving of Jannat-ul-Adn? — connected to Abu Bakr
- ◈Knowledge of dream interpretation
- ◈The favoured one
“No one's wealth benefited me like Abu Bakr's”— Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
“12 Sayings of the Noble Prophet about Abu Bakr Siddeeq — full collection in the book”— Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
“Prophetic love of the unparalleled devotee — dedicated chapter”— Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)
First male adult to embrace Islam — required no persuasion or questioning
Imam Abu Hanifah resolved that among men, Abu Bakr was first (Khadijah first among women, Ali first among children)
Most successful Islamic missionary after the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — converted numerous Quraysh youth
Purchased and freed enslaved Muslims being tortured by Quraysh
Affirmed the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) earning the title Al-Siddiq
When Muslims doubted the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) account, he categorically said the words of the Holy Prophet were true
Accompanied the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on Hijrah to Madinah — bore the entire cost of the journey
Paid for the land to build Masjid-e-Nabawi in Madinah
Served as bodyguard at Battle of Badr — first to rejoin the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) at Uhud — remained loyal at Hunain
Supported the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah when other companions disapproved
Donated entire wealth at Ghazwah Tabuk to support the Islamic army
When asked about provisions for his family, he replied: 'I left them Allah and His Messenger'
Appointed Imam of prayer during the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) final illness
A Mutawatir (mass-transmitted) hadith with multiple narrators confirming his selection as most worthy for leadership
Elected as the First Caliph of Islam
Addressed the Ummah: 'I have been chosen by you as your leader, although I am no better than any of you'
Preserved Islam and defeated apostasy — elevated it to a global power
Defeated apostate tribes, compiled the Quran, dispatched Usama's army as commanded by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
First male adult to embrace Islam — required no persuasion or questioning
Imam Abu Hanifah resolved that among men, Abu Bakr was first (Khadijah first among women, Ali first among children)
Most successful Islamic missionary after the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — converted numerous Quraysh youth
Purchased and freed enslaved Muslims being tortured by Quraysh
Affirmed the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) earning the title Al-Siddiq
When Muslims doubted the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) account, he categorically said the words of the Holy Prophet were true
Accompanied the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on Hijrah to Madinah — bore the entire cost of the journey
Paid for the land to build Masjid-e-Nabawi in Madinah
Served as bodyguard at Battle of Badr — first to rejoin the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) at Uhud — remained loyal at Hunain
Supported the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah when other companions disapproved
Donated entire wealth at Ghazwah Tabuk to support the Islamic army
When asked about provisions for his family, he replied: 'I left them Allah and His Messenger'
Appointed Imam of prayer during the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) final illness
A Mutawatir (mass-transmitted) hadith with multiple narrators confirming his selection as most worthy for leadership
Elected as the First Caliph of Islam
Addressed the Ummah: 'I have been chosen by you as your leader, although I am no better than any of you'
Preserved Islam and defeated apostasy — elevated it to a global power
Defeated apostate tribes, compiled the Quran, dispatched Usama's army as commanded by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
First male adult to embrace Islam — required no persuasion or questioning
Imam Abu Hanifah resolved that among men, Abu Bakr was first (Khadijah first among women, Ali first among children)
Most successful Islamic missionary after the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — converted numerous Quraysh youth
Purchased and freed enslaved Muslims being tortured by Quraysh
Affirmed the Night Journey (Isra and Mi'raj) earning the title Al-Siddiq
When Muslims doubted the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) account, he categorically said the words of the Holy Prophet were true
Accompanied the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on Hijrah to Madinah — bore the entire cost of the journey
Paid for the land to build Masjid-e-Nabawi in Madinah
Served as bodyguard at Battle of Badr — first to rejoin the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) at Uhud — remained loyal at Hunain
Supported the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah when other companions disapproved
Donated entire wealth at Ghazwah Tabuk to support the Islamic army
When asked about provisions for his family, he replied: 'I left them Allah and His Messenger'
Appointed Imam of prayer during the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) final illness
A Mutawatir (mass-transmitted) hadith with multiple narrators confirming his selection as most worthy for leadership
Elected as the First Caliph of Islam
Addressed the Ummah: 'I have been chosen by you as your leader, although I am no better than any of you'
Preserved Islam and defeated apostasy — elevated it to a global power
Defeated apostate tribes, compiled the Quran, dispatched Usama's army as commanded by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)
- ♥Constructed a mosque in his home courtyard for prayer and Quran recitation
- ♥Wept bitterly while reciting the Quran — his emotional devotion attracted people to Islam
- ♥The most pious — dedicated section in the book
- ♥Disinclination from the world
Duration: 2 years and 7 months
“I have been chosen by you as your leader, although I am no better than any of you. If I do any wrong, set me right.”
Addressed Muslim community's psychological breakdown after the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) passing: 'He who worships the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) let him know that the Holy Prophet being a mortal is dead. But he who worships the God of Muhammad, let him know that He being immortal lives.'
- ✓Defeated apostate tribes and eliminated false prophets
- ✓Enforced Zakat when tribes sought exemption — maintained core Islamic teaching
- ✓Dispatched Usama's expedition as commanded by the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) — refused to change the Holy Prophet's command
- ✓Compiled the Quran into one standardised text
- ✓Preserved Islam in Arabia and elevated it to a global power challenging Byzantine and Persian empires
Abu Quhafah (Uthman ibn Aamer)
Umm Khayr
Banu Taym (Quraysh)
Companion described as 'my companion at the Pond and in the Cave' — referring to the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) love
22 Jumadal Ukhra, 13 AH
63 years old
“O Allah Almighty! Grant me death upon Islam and join me with the righteous.”
Interred beside the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in Madinah, with Hadrat Umar (radi Allahu anhu) leading the funeral prayer
“Sending salat upon the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) removes sins faster than how water extinguishes fire. Sending salat upon the Holy Prophet is superior than freeing a slave.”
“Save yourselves from lying because lying opposes faith.”
“Where are those people with beautiful, glowing faces who were proud of their youth?... The passing of time weakened and disgraced them and they were placed in the dark depths of their graves. Hurry and seek salvation.”
- 🌟Abu Bakr was the Holy Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) best friend — they went on an amazing journey together to Madinah!
- 🌟He was so kind that he once gave away ALL his money to help people!
- 🌟He was called 'Siddeeq' which means 'The Truthful One' because he always believed everything the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said!
Battles & Conquests(1)
Other Events(4)
The Hijrah (Migration to Madinah)
1 Muharram 1 AH
Caliphate of Hadrat Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ Begins
12 Rabi al-Awwal 11 AH
Compilation of the Quran (Mushaf of Hadrat Abu Bakr (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ)
1 Jumada al-Ula 12 AH
Passing of Hadrat Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
22 Jumada al-Thani 13 AH