Hazrat Abu Bakr occupies a unique and significant role in the history of Islam. He was the first adult male to accept Islam, and when he first accepted the new faith, he accepted it right away. The Prophet (S) said, “Whenever I offered Islam to any person, he showed some hesitation when embracing it. But Abu Bakr is an exception. He was the prophet’s closest companion. It was Abu Bakr, who traveled with the Prophet (S) to Madinah for the Hijra.
When Prophet Muhammad (S), made the hijra from Makkah to Madinah, he and Abu Bakr had to hide in the cave Thur together. After they reached Madinah, the Prophet (S), used Abu Bakr’s money to built Masjid Nab avi (Prophet’s Mosque).
Abu Bakr also played a major role in the Battle of Badr. He was the commander of the right wing of the Muslim army, and helped lead success. In this battle, it was Abu Bakr who also guarded and protected Prophet Muhammad (S).
In the battle of the ditch, Abu Bakr was commander of the contingent that guarded the ditch.
On the 6 th of D hil Qa ” da, the Prophet and his companions made a pilgrimage to Makkah. But, to do so they had to come up with a plan. It was Abu Bakr who suggested to tell the Quraish, that the pilgrimage was strictly for religious purposes, and that there was no intention of fighting. He also helped come up with some of the terms on the Treaty of Hudaibiya, and signed it, and this was the first real victory for the Muslims. It was after this treaty that Islam could be spread more peacefully. The number of new converts after the treaty, was larger than the number of converts in the nineteen years that precede it.
The Essay on Aisha Bint Abu Bakr
Aisha bint Abu Bakr was a leader, a woman, a wife, a theologian, a scholar and a political activist. She was precocious, loyal, brave and remarkably intelligent. These aspects of her humble life have allowed her to make a powerful impact on the development and expression of Islam that “no woman [has] reached”[1]. Not only did she influence the position of women in Islamic society, Islamic ethics, ...
When the Prophet (S) and the companions went to Tab uk, Hazrat Abu Bakr was the Imam at and carried the banner of Islam. Abu Bakr was also the first Amir ul-Hajj in the history of Islam. He led the caravan of Muslims to Makkah. After the death of the Prophet Muhammad (S), Abu Bakr had to take charge over the distraught people. He told them not to worship Prophet Muhammad (S), because he is dead, and to worship Allah (SWT), because he is alive. Hazrat Abu Bakr was the first Khalipha.
At the election at the Saq ifa Bani Sa ” dah, he was elected. They told him that he was the second of the two in the cave, and had officiated the Prophet (S) in leading Salah. As a Khalifa, he led the daily, Friday, and Eid prayers. He was in charge of Ramadan issues, like sighting the moon, and directions on how to keep fasts. He made arrangements for Hajj. He also commanded the Muslim armies in battle.
He played a huge role in stabilizing and continuing Islam. His main task was to defend the capital (Madinah) against attacks. He also brought control of a storm of fighting, from Madinah to Bahrain, in nine months. From the very beginning of his Khalifa t, Hazrat Abu Bakr was anxious to guard the Muslims against the tyranny of the Persians. He summoned Khalid bin Walked, and dispatched him against the Persians, placing 10, 000 soldiers under his command. The Persians were defeated at Mahar, and Abu Bakr’s expedition to Iraq was successful.
On the completion of the conquest of Iraq, Abu Bakr began to make preparations for a campaign in Syria. He gave Khalid orders, and he defeated Bah an (Roman chief).
Under his Khalipha, the Muslims even defeated the Romans. On 7 Jama di-ul-Ahir 13, which was a cold day, Abu Bakr took a bath, and caught a fever. After fifteen days in bed, Hazrat Abu Bakr died.
Before he died he elected Hazrat Umar as the second Khalipha. Hazrat Abu Bakr was a great man, who laid down the foundations of his administrative system on the principals of the Quran and Hadith. During his ruling, many a hadith were being recorded and compiled. He also narrated many himself (142).
He was also the first person to lay down rules of ijtihad. He solved some of the most difficult problems of Fiqh. He was also one of the best dream interpreters. He was also the first person to give instruction in the method of reciting the sacred Kadima for the purification of the heart. He was a man who had so much love for the Prophet (S), and did everything he asked. The Prophet (S) even said, “I do not know of a person who surpasses Abu Bakr in companionship with regard to beneficence.
The Term Paper on Muslim, Islam and American culture
The main purpose of this paper is to explore the current experience of Muslims in America and the quest for clues as to the future interaction between Islam and American culture. In particular, I will concentrate on three areas: Islamic influence on the culture of Americans with emphasis on how it has affected political and social development; the interaction between Islamic traditions and ...
Hence, if I were to choose a bosom friend it would be he.” Abu Bakr led a courageous life, and helped to build the Islam we have today. He was significant to Muslims at the time of the Prophet (S), and is still significant to us today.
