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#خلفائے_راشدینBattle of Badr
In 624, Abu Bakr was involved in the first battle between the Muslims and the Quraysh of Mecca, known as the Battle of Badr.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینBut did not fight, instead acting as one of the guards of Muhammad's (saw) tent. In relation to this,hazrat Ali ra allegedly later asked his associates as to who they thought was the bravest among men.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینEveryone stated that Ali ra was the bravest of all men.
Hazrat Ali ra then replied: No. Abu Bakr is the bravest of men.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینIn the Battle of Badr we had prepared a pavillion for the prophet,(saw) but when we were asked to offer ourselves for the task of guarding it none came forward except Abu Bakr.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینWith a drawn sword he took his stand by the side of Prophet of Allah and guarded him from the infidels by attacking those who dared to proceed in that direction. He was therefore the bravest of men.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینThe battle of Badr was difficult and the Messenger SAW kept supplicating to Allah for victory so that Allah can be worshipped on earth and supplicated so much that his voice became hoarse.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینAbu Bakr was with the Messenger SAW at this time and beseeched to the Messenger SAW to stop as Allah would no doubt fulfil what He has promised the Messenger SAW.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینSuch was the faith of Abu Bakr, such was the support of Abu Bakr to the Messenger SAW.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینThe Death of the Messenger SAW
The death of the Messenger SAW stunned and created shockwaves throughout the community.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینEven Umar RA almost lost consciousness when he heard the news, and then firmly denied the truth of the report, threatening to cut off the hands and legs of those who claimed that the Prophet SAW had died.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینAbu Bakr, who had already anticipated the death of the Prophet SAW, was the only one among the Companions who had the wisdom to handle this situation before it escalated into a nationwide hysteria and crisis.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینHe spoke to no one until he went directly to Aisha’s RA room, where the lifeless body of the Messenger SAW lay.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینHe uncovered the face of the Prophet SAW, leaned over, kissed him and said:
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدین“Let my mother and father be sacrificed for you, (O Allah’s Apostle), you are good in life and in death. By Allah in Whose Hands my life is, Allah will never make you taste death twice.”
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینHe then went out, asked Umar to be seated and addressed the assembly: “Whoever worshipped Muhammad (saw) then Muhammad(saw) is dead, but whoever worshipped Allah, then Allah is alive and shall never die.”
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینHe then recited “(O Muhammad) Verily you will die, and they also will die.” (Qur’an39:30)
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدین“Muhammad(saw) is no more than an Apostle; and indeed many Apostles have passed away, before him, If he dies or is killed, will you then turn back on your heels?
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینAnd he who turns back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah and Allah will give reward to those Who are grateful.” (Qur’an3:144)
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینIbn Abbas said: “By Allah, it was as if the people had never heard the Qur’anic verse until Abu Bakr recited it as a reminder.
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینSo the people began reciting it until there was not a person who did not recite it.”
#خاتم_النبیین_محمدﷺ #خلفائے_راشدینHence, Abu Bakr’s wise intervention calmed unease and tension, and helped people in the transition to the next phase of Islam, where they were to live the Message without their beloved leader and Messenger SAW at the helm.
