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SIGNIFICANCE OF ABU BAKR DURING THE PROPHET’S LIFETIME:

• Abu Bakr, whose real name was Abdullah, was one of the Prophet’s closest friends.
• Even before accepting Islam, he led a pious and chaste 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 responded to his call and immediately embraced Islam.
• He was the first free adult male and the first person outside the family of the Prophet to become a Muslim.
• 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 testify to the Messenger’s event of Miraj (Prophet’s ascension to the heavens) 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 to preaching Islam.
• Abu Bakr’s acceptance proved to be a milestone in the prophet’s mission.
• 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.
• The first public address of inviting people to offer allegiance to the Prophet’s message was delivered by Abu Bakr.
• At this the youth of Quraish beat Abu Bakr till he fainted.
• In 620AD when the Prophet’s wife died, Abu Bakr’s daughter Ayesha was engaged to the Prophet whom he married after his migration to Medina.
• In 622AD on the invitation from the Muslims of Medina, the Prophet ordered Muslims to migrate.
• The migration took place in batches and the Prophet was the last one to leave accompanied by Abu Bakr.