Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) was born in Makkah in the year 573 CE (Christian Era), two years and some months after the birth of the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him). Abu Bakr was brought up within his decent good parents, thus he gained a considerable self-esteem and noble status. His father Uthman, named Abu Quhafah, accepted Islam in the Day of Victory in Makkah. His mother Salma, named Umm Al Khair, she embraced Islam early, and migrated to Madinah.

Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) was a slim white man with slight shoulders, thin face, sunken eyes, protruding forehead, and was used to dye his beard with henna, these are his physical constitution. Regarding his morality, he was munificent, courageous, determinate, has got good sense in intricate stances, tolerant, patient, strong-minded, jurist, Knowledgeable of genealogy and history, has a great trust and reliance on Allah, devout, alienated from desires, abstaining from the world and willing with Allah's blessings, (may Allah be pleased with him).

Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) a True Companion

Abu baker play a great role as a true companion of Hazrat Mohammad during the migration from Makkah to Madinah . A famous story of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique is the one of about Cave Saur (or Ghaar-e-Saur). The night Rasulallah ??? ???? ???? ???? planned to migrate to Madinah, the leaders of Makkah set out to look for him. He informed Hazrat Abu Bakr that they would leave for Madinah that night, and so they set out on their journey.
Aware of the fact that the Kufar were on a hunt for him, Rasulallah ??? ???? ???? ???? decided to take an alternative route.
On the way, he and his blessed companion Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique decided to take shelter in a cave called Cave Saur.
Before going into the cave, Abu Bakar (RA) cleaned the cave before Muhammad (PBUH) enters into it. There were a lot of Snake pits which was tried to covered by a piece of clothing by Abu Bakr (RA). There was only one snake pit which was left open mistakenly. Muhammad (PBUH) was so tired that he decided to rest in Abu Bakr (RA)’s lap. The Snake put which was left open was later covered by Abu Bakr (RA) with his foot.
The snake pit which Abu Bakr (RA) was covered with his foot was bitten by snake. He did not take his foot out of that snake pit as he knew Muhammad (PBUH) was sleeping, the pain caused by the snake bite was so strong that the tears have started coming out of his eyes and when tears dropped on the cheek of Muhammad (PBUH) he woke up. Upon knowing the snake has bitten him, Muhammad (PBUH) rubbed his saliva on the place where the snake had bitten Abu Bakr (RA), then Abu Bakr (RA) started feeling relaxed and pain had gone away within few minutes ! And Muhammad (PBUH) and Abu Bakr (RA) later stayed in the Cave for 3 days and 3 nights.
Abu Bakr was a very good companion of Muhammad (SAW) that even by putting himself in trouble, ad saved Hazrat Mohammad from the bite of snake not only did save him from snakebite, but he also did not let any discomfort in sleep of prophet Mohammad (SAW) Even before the advent of Islam, Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) was a person with upright morals and was known for his honesty. Since he was Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H)’s friend, he was one of the first people to know about the revelation. He believed his friend (P.B.U.H) immediately, hence receiving the honour of becoming one of the first adults to embrace Islam. He spread the message of righteousness wholeheartedly and had the privilege of directing many men to the path of Islam. He was known for his generosity and this trait of his became evident on countless occasions.
Allah’s apostle (P.B.U.H) trusted and loved this companion of his. Abu Bakr (R.A) was the only person who accompanied Prophet (P.B.U.H) when he secretly migrated to Medina. When years later, Prophet (P.B.U.H) left this temporary world, Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) was chosen to be the first Caliph of Islam. Allah’s Messenger (P.B.U.H) said:

“Follow the examples of those after me: Abu Bakr and Umar.” (Tirmidhi)

Loyalty to Islam and Generosity toward the causes of Islam

Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) loved Islam with all his heart. He was loyal to Allah and His Prophet (P.B.U.H) and was willing to do everything in his power in the hours of need. The battle of Tabuk was the last battle in which Prophet Mohammad (P.B.U.H) participated. This was a battle against a foreign and powerful enemy, and Muslims needed many resources for their journey to Tabuk as well as for the battle. Allah’s Messenger (P.B.U.H) called for Muslims and asked them to help the Ummah in this cause. All the Muslims bested themselves and came forward to help with their money and other resources. When Abu Bakr (R.A) heard about the Prophet (P.B.U.H)’s request, he gathered everything he owned, from money to household items, and donated them for the battle. Prophet (P.B.U.H) asked if he has left anything for his family, to which he replied:

“Allah and His Messenger (P.B.U.H) are enough for them.”
Allah’s Apostle (P.B.U.H) was very touched by his gesture and said:

“Abu-Bakr has favored me much with his property and company. If I were to take a Khalil (an intimate friend) from mankind I would certainly have taken Abu Bakr.” (Bukhari)
Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) stayed true to his word and proved his loyalty to his religion at every step. He was generous and had firm faith in Allah. He knew his deeds will not be amiss and His Lord will not let him or his family suffer. He loved Allah and trusted Him as the Lord should be trusted. His life teaches innumerable lessons to Muslims about faith, generosity and high moral values. We should study his life and follow in his footsteps to successfully tread the path of Islam.

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