Tag Archives: Abu Bakr Siddiq

At the Feet of the Polytheists, a Messenger and a Trusted Friend

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Gary Larocque

Anas ibn Malik (raa) reported that Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (raa) reported: I saw the feet of the polytheists very close to us as we were in the cave. I said: Allah’s Messenger (saws), if one amongst them were to see … Continue reading →

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The Manumission Of Bilal ibn Rabah

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Companions of the Prophet Sahih Bukhari: Volume 5, Book 57, Number 98 Narrated Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah (raa): Whenever Umar lbn Al-Khattab (raa) mentioned Abu Bakr (raa) he would say, “Abu Bakr (raa) is our master and the emancipator of our … Continue reading →

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The First Muazzin Of Islam, Bilal Habashi

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Gary Larocque

During all the Prophets (saws) journeys, Bilal ibn Rabah (raa) was by his side and because of his precedence in embracing Islam, his rich melodious voice and excellent utterance of Quran he was appointed the first Muazzin of Islam. He … Continue reading →

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Umm Aiman, A Pious Virtuous Woman

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Anas bin Malik (raa) reported: After the death of Messenger of Allah (saws), Abu Bakr said to ‘Umar (raa) : “Let us visit Umm Aiman (raa) as Messenger of Allah (saws) used to visit her”. As we came to her, … Continue reading →

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Allah’s Apostle, Who Are The Best After Him?

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Muhammad bin Al-Hanafiya (raa): I asked my father (‘Ali bin Abi Talib (raa)), “Who are the best people after Allah’s Apostle (saws)?” He said, “Abu Bakr (raa).” TweetShare

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Ali bin Abi Talib, Dua For A Dead Companion

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas (raa: Radiallahu Anhu): While I was standing amongst the people who were invoking Allah for Umar bin Al-Khattab (raa: Radiallahu Anhu) who was lying (dead) on his bed, a man behind me rested his elbows on my … Continue reading →

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The Two One Must Follow

Posted on December 27, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu Wail ((raa: Radiallahu Anhu): I sat with Shaiba in this Mosque (Al-Masjid-Al-Haram), and he said, “Umar (raa) once sat beside me here as you are now sitting, and said, “I feel like distributing all the gold and silver … Continue reading →

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A Book (Qur’an) Of Guidance, Stick To It For The Right Path

Posted on December 18, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Anas bin Malik (raa): That he heard ‘Umar (raa) speaking while standing on the pulpit of the Prophet (saws) in the morning (following the death of the Prophet), when the people had sworn allegiance to Abu Bakr (raa). He … Continue reading →

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Cannot Find the Prophet (His Death), Who Should We Go To?

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Jubair bin Mutim (raa): A woman came to the Prophet (saws) who ordered her to return to him again. She said, “What if I came and did not find you?” as if she wanted to say, “If I found … Continue reading →

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Three Great & Virtuous Men

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Anas bin Malik (raa): The Prophet (saws) once climbed the mountain of Uhud with Abu Bakr (raa), ‘Umar (raa) and ‘Uthman (raa). The mountain shook with them. The Prophet (saws) said (to the mountain), "Be firm, O Uhud! For … Continue reading →

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While Sinning, You Are Not A Believer

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu Huraira (raa): The Prophet (saws) said, "An adulterer, at the time he is committing illegal sexual intercourse is not a believer; and a person, at the time of drinking an alcoholic drink is not a believer; and a … Continue reading →

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Bilal Habashi And Hijra, Life in Yathrib

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Gary Larocque

After Abu Bakr Siddiq (raa) emancipated Bilal (raa) from Umaiya Bin Khalaf, he appointed Bilal (raa) as his own store-keeper and later he came to serve to the Messenger of Allah (saws). When the Holy Prophet (saws) granted permission to … Continue reading →

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Abu Bakr’s Slacking Robe, Dangers of Pride

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abdullah bin Umar (raa): That Allah’s Apostle (saws) said, "Allah will not look on the Day of Judgment at him who drags his robe (behind him) out of pride." Abu Bakr (raa) said "One side of my robe slacks … Continue reading →

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Abu Huraira, Who is The Luckiest Person

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Gary Larocque

Narrated Abu Huraira (raa): I said: "O Allah’s Apostle (swt)! Who will be the luckiest person, who will gain your intercession on the Day of Resurrection?" Allah’s Apostle said: O Abu Huraira! "I have thought that none will ask me about … Continue reading →

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Abu Bakr And Eid, Our Festival

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Gary Larocque

‘A’isha (raa) reported: Abu Bakr (raa) came to see me and I had two girls with me from among the girls of the Ansar (raa) and they were singing what the Ansar recited to one another at the Battle of … Continue reading →

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