A Simple Guide to ISLAM
Pious Caliphate
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patiently bore all their oppression, and faithfully stood by the
Prophet amidst all dangers. He spent all his wealth in the cause of
Islam.
It was because of his sincerity and dedication to the cause of Islam
that the Prophet chose him to accompany him when he migrated
from Makkah to Madinah. His self-sacrificing friendship and his
devotion to the cause of Islam was rewarded by his name being
immortalized in the Quran as “the second of the two.” (9:40)
In obedience to a divine injunction, the Muslims then left their
hearth and home for Madinah. But the Quraysh did not allow them
to rest in peace even in Madinah. They waged many battles in their
bid to uproot the Muslims from the city. Abu Bakr took part in all
these battles. He was always with the Prophet and accompanied
him on all his campaigns. He never showed any weakness, always
standing like a rock by the side of the Prophet.
Tabuk was the last expedition of the Prophet of Islam. He asked
people to give generously in aid of it. Abu Bakr was the only
person to give all he had to the cause of Islam. The Prophet asked
him whether he had anything left for his wife and children. He
replied that Allah and His apostle were enough for them. No one
could surpass him so far as selfless service to Islam was concerned.
Not only was he the first man to accept Islam, but he was also the
foremost among the Muslims to uphold the cause of Allah.
