HIS ACCEPTANCE OF ISLAM
Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) has accepted Islam after a long search for the true religion that comes in accordance with common sense, human desires, sound intellects, and rightful insights. As a trader, he traveled a lot, and roved between deserts, cities, and villages all over the Arabian Peninsula. Thus he has got the chance to closely contact people with various religions -particularly Christianity- he thoughtfully listened to the speech of monotheism by those who held the banner of finding the true religion.
Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) has accepted Islam after an eager search, exploration, and awaiting. His immediate acceptance for Islam was a consequence of the steadfast friendship with the Prophet Muhammad (prayers and peace be upon him). When the Revelation of Allah descended upon the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him), he started to call the individuals to monotheism. The first choice of the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) was Abu Bakr, due to his intimate friendship and nobility. Likewise, Abu Bakr knew the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) as a truthful, honest, and noble person, that he has never been untruthful to people, so how he would be untruthful to Allah?
The Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) confided Abu Bakr about the new mission, saying: “I am the Messenger of Allah and His Prophet, Allah Has sent me to inform His Message, I call you to believe in Allah the Truth, by God it is the Truth. O, Abu Bakr, I call you to believe in Allah only with no partners, and not to worship other than Allah, and to sustain in obedience for Allah”. Abu Bakr accepted it immediately without a slight hesitation, then he promised the Prophet to support him, and he did it. In this way, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) was the first adult free man to respond to the Prophet’s call and to believe in the new mission.
When Abu Bakr embraced Islam, the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) was overjoyed, as Abu Bakr was a source of triumph for Islam, due to his intimacy with Quraish and his noble character that Allah Has exalted him. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) did his best in missionary, he immediately began to preach Islam to others. Among the best people who accepted Abu Bakr’s invitation to Islam were: Zubair ben Al-Awam, Uthman ben Affan, Talhah ben Ubaid Allah, Saád ben Abi Waqqas, and others (may Allah be pleased with them all). They all declared their Islam to the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) and offered primary support and vast assistance to the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him). People continued to accept Islam, men and women, all were honest advocates for Islam. Even though they were few in number, they represented a battalion of missionary, and a stronghold for Islam.
Abu Bakr and the few believers have suffered immensely due to heir conversion to Islam. Abu Bakr was well-known of his courage and determination. As the number of Muslims rose to thirty nine, Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) asked the Prophet’s permission to call the people openly to Islam. After persisting in this request, the Prophet (prayers and peace be upon him) gave his consent and they all went to the Holy Mosque for preaching. Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) delivered a sermon, which was the first ever in the annals of Islam. When the unbelievers from among the Quraish heard
it, they fell upon Abu Bakr and the Muslims from all sides. Abu Bakr was beaten so severely until he fell unconscious and was near death. When he at last regained consciousness, he immediately enquired: ‘How is the Prophet?’ In spite of all his pain and injuries, his first thought was only for the Prophet, his love for him was so unbounded that he considered himself with nothing but the Prophet’s well-being.
This event implies considerable lessons for every Muslim who is keen to follow those honest believers. The event highlights Abu Bakr’s enthusiasm for the declaration of Islam in the presence of the infidels, which signifies his strong faith and courage. His main aim after his convection to Islam was to outspread monotheism and to hoist the proclamation: No God but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. Additionally, the event accentuates his eagerness to announce the rightful religion to everyone, in spite of the cruelty of the infidels.
Source: (The Series of: Men and Women Around Muhammad)
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