The Virtue and Status of Hazrat Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (R.A.)
Islamic Article (In English)
Many authentic hadiths highlight the virtue and elevated status of Hazrat Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (R.A.). The following are some concise and continuous narrations that clearly illustrate his rank and nearness to the Prophet ﷺ:
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The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
“If I were to take a Khalil (intimate friend) from my nation, I would have taken Abu Bakr. But he is my brother and my companion.”
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 3656, Sahih Muslim: 2382]
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The Prophet ﷺ said:
“No one’s wealth ever benefited me as much as the wealth of Abu Bakr did.”
[Sunan al-Tirmidhi: 3666 – Hasan Sahih]
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The Messenger of Allah ﷺ also said:
“The person who has done the most favor to me with his companionship and wealth is Abu Bakr. And if I were to take a Khalil other than my Lord, I would have taken Abu Bakr. But rather, it is Islamic brotherhood and affection…”
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 467, Sahih Muslim: 2382]
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The glad tidings of Paradise for Abu Bakr (R.A.):
“Abu Bakr is in Paradise…”
[Sunan al-Tirmidhi: 3747 | Musnad Ahmad]
These hadiths clearly reflect the lofty status of Hazrat Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (R.A.), his closeness to the Prophet ﷺ, and his unmatched sacrifices. His life was the greatest example of loyalty to the Qur’an and Sunnah.
Ahqar: Sayyid Atiqurrahman Qadri.