ABU BAKR: THE MOST GENEROUS COMPANION
Allah the Almighty says:
“But those most devoted to Allah shall be removed far from it (i.e. the Hell-Fire). Those who spent! Their wealth for increase in self purification. “(AI-Layl: 17-18) Ibn Al-Jawzi states: This verse was revealed in reference to Abu Bakr.
Abu Hurayrah may Allah be pleased with him reports that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him said: “I did not benefit from wealth as 1 benefit from the wealth of Abu Bakr.” Whereupon Abu Bakr burst into tears and said, “My person and wealth are entirely at your service, O Messenger of Allah!” (Reported by Ahmad.)
‘ Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her, is reported to have said: “Abu Bakr freed seven people all of whom were tortured in the Cause of Allah. “(Reported by Ibn ‘ Asaakir.)
‘ Umar Ibn Al-Khattaah, may Allah be pleased with him, narrates: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, asked us to give out charity in Allah’s Cause, and I had some wealth. Then 1 said, “It’s time for me to outdo Abu Bakr today.” So I presented half of my total wealth. The Prophet asked me, “Have you left anything for your family?” “An equal amount of it,” I replied. Then came Abu Bakr with all that lie had. The Prophet asked him, “O Abu Bakr! Have you left anything for your family?” “Allah and His Messenger” was the reply. I said, “Never will I outdo Abu Bakr.”
(Reported by At-Tirmidhi.)
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, reports the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, to have said: “Never did anyone do us a favor but was rewarded, except Abu Bakr: he did us a favor which will be rewarded only by Allah on the Day of Judgment. And I did not benefit from any wealth as I benefit from the wealth of Abu Bakr.” (Reported by At-Tirniidhi.)
(Source: Biographies of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.)
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