A brief article biography of Abu Bakr As-shidiq (friend of the Messenger of Allah)

Abu Bakr As-shidiq, he was born two years a few months after the birth of Prophet Muhammad in the city of Mecca. Or the year before 51 Hijri (751 AD). His full name is Abdullah bin Uthman ibn 'Amir ibn at-Uthman ibn 'Amir ibn at-Taimy Ka'b al-Quraysh. Previously he was known by the name Abdul Kaaba (servant Kaba) and then change the name of Allah Abdullah (Servant of God). As-shidiq title he acquired when events Isro' and Mi'raj Prophet Muhammad. At that time, none of Mecca residents who believe the Prophet's story about her trip to the Baitul Maqdis, Palestine (known as Isro') and his journey to heaven, Sidratul Muntaha (known as the Mi `raj) is done only in one night . And Abu Bakr was the first to believe it. And among the Companions of the Prophet, Abu Bakr, including friends who at first believed the teachings of Islam. Among his people, he was known as al-'Atiq.

About personal, narrated by Ibn Asaker from Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr, "When the friends are gathered in an assembly, someone asked Abu Bakr"; "Did you ever drink alcohol at the time of ignorance?" The man said. He said, "I take refuge to God." "Why?" the man asked." I can keep myself and my honor and my 'Muruah'. For people who drink alcohol / wine will lose its honor and muruah", said Abu Bakr. The man was reported to the Prophet and Apostle said, "He (Abu Bakr) was right". From 'A'ishah said, "By Allah, Abu Bakr had never read the poem during the period jahilliyah and Islam. He and Uthman did not drink wine."

At the time the Prophet died, the Muslims became upset and confused about the future of Islam ongoing. Is 'Umar bin Khatab which at that time really shaken his soul, and was not believed and did not accept the death of the Apostle. To the extent that 'Umar said he would kill anyone who said Muhammad had died. In a very critical condition and dangerous, then Abu Bakr came to compose 'Umar and the Muslims by saying, "Who among you worship Muhammad (the Prophet), then Muhammad is dead. But he who worship God, then God It remains alive and will not die for ever ". By his words, then relax them.

After the Prophet died, he (Abu Bakr) in appointed Caliph (leader) by the Muslims in the year 11 Hijri. This is the first Muslim Caliph time in history that is based on the deliberations of the people. At the time chosen, he said, "I'm in the lift to your leader does not mean I'm the best among you. If I do good, you must help me. And if I do something wrong, then you must straighten out and remind me. Honesty is the mandate and lie is treasonous, and the denial of the right. The people are weak among you, to me are people who strongly that I gave him the rights. And those strong among you, for me is the weak until I take the rights of him".

He served as caliph for two years and three months. Died at the age of 63 years, such as age when the messenger died. His body was buried in his tomb near the Prophet. Within his department,as Caliph, he was fighting the rebellion caused many of the apostates and some people refused to pay zakat. Musailamah Al-Kadzab, recorded as a false prophet who successfully lost her. And during the reign of Abu Bakr, also from the Qur'an make 'Mushaf' (a book).

In the story the way 'hijra', history has recorded, how Abu bakar affection and love and fear for the Prophet Muhammad, he was willing to accompany the Prophet to move (hijra) to Medina by risking his life. They were chased by the enemies who want to kill the Prophet. However, they managed to escape from persecution and hiding in one of the caves in the desert for several days. Even according to history, Abu Bakr was willing to make the finger as the 'victim' to cover the hole where the nest venomous animals when they rested in the cave. It was he doing in order to safeguard the security and comfort of the Prophet who was asleep in her lap.

There are 142 hadith narrated by him, one of history narrated from him are: One day Abu Bakr asked the Prophet, "O Messenger of Allah, teach me the prayer in worship (prayers)". Prophet replied, "Allahumma inni Katsiro dholamtu nafsi dhulman .. (Oh God, I sinned a lot, no one can forgive sins except You. So give forgiveness for all my sins. Thou Giver Essence of Mercy and the Blessed Merciful)".(Narrated by Bukhori)

In another hadith mentioned, one when the Prophet asked, "Who among you is fasting today?" Abu Bakr replied, "I'm," "Who among you has to feed the poor?" Abu Bakr replied, "I'm Messenger of Allah." "Who among you who have visited this day and pray for the sick?" Abu Bakr replied, "I'm Messenger of Allah." After that the Apostle says, "If the nature and it was committed by someone, but soon he will enter Paradise".

When he died, 'Ali bin Abi Tholib said, "May Allah have mercy on Abu Bakr, you are Allah's relatives, close friends, entertainers and make friends in the discussion. You are the first firm in Islam, the most sincerely believe in Allah and His Messenger, the best in friendship, and most honorable people among others. You are the most similar to the Prophet during quiet and move. He has degrees lift your name, O, Abu Bakr, in the highest levels . He said, "Those who believe in the prophethood Muhammad"