QUR’ANIC VERSES REVEALED IN REFERENCE TO ABU BAKR
Glory belongs only to Almighty Allah; however, He grants virtue, merit and dignity to whomsoever He pleases. When Allah accords anyone with noble status, no mortal being can disgrace or degrade him without himself being humiliated. The status of Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, was so elevated that a host of Qur’anic verses make reference to him, thus confirming his virtues and merits. Here are some examples:
Allah, Exalted be He, says:
“…they two were in the Cove , and he said to his companion, have no fear, for Allah is with as: then Allah sent down his peace upon him.” (At-Tawbah: 40) Muslim scholars have unanimously agreed that the “companion” referred to in this verse, is Abu Bakr As-Sideeq, may Allah be pleased with him.
Ibn ‘ Abbaas is reported to have explained the verse,
“…then Allah sent down his peace upon him ” (At-Tawbah: 40) saying: “upon him” means upon Abu Bakr, as serenity was already inherent in the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. (Reported by Ibn Abi Haatim.)
Ibn Mas’ ood reports that Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, purchased Bilaal (who was a slave to) Umayyah Ibn Khalaf and Ubayy Ibn Khalaf, and set him free for Allah’s Sake. Then Allah Almighty revealed the verses:
“By the Night as if conceals the light ”
up to
” Verily, (he ends) ye strive for are diverse. “ (Al-Layl: 1-4) i.e. the ends of Abu Bakr, Umayyah and Ubayy (are diverse). (Reported by Ibn Abi Haatim.)
‘Aamir Ibn Abdellaah I bn Az-Zubayr narrates: Abu Bakr used to free slaves and make them accept Islam in Makkah. He set free elderly men and women upon their acceptance of Islam. Mis father (Abu Quhafah) said to him: “My son, I see that you are freeing weak slaves. If you want to continue doing what you do, why don’t you free powerful men who could defend and protect you?” Abu Bakr said, “My effort in this regard is solely for the Sake of Allah.” It is said that these verses were revealed in reference to him (Abu Bakr):
“So he who gives (in Charity) and fears (Allah)” 1 (Al-Layl: 5) (Reported by Ibn Jareer.)
Urawah is reported to have said: “Abu Bakr As-Sideeq, may Allah be pleased with him, freed seven people who were subjected to torture in Allah’s Cause. It was about him that the verse was revealed:
“But those most devoted to Allah shall be-removed far from it (i. e. the Hell-Fire)” up to the end of the Surah. (Reported by Ibn Abi Haatim and At-Tabarani.)
Abdullaah Ibn Az-Zubayr states: The Qur’anic verse,
“And have in their minds no favor front anyone for which a reward is expected in return “(Al-Layl: 19) up to the end of the Surah, was revealed in reference to Abu Bakr As-Sideeq, may Allah be pleased with him. (Reported by Al-Bazzaar.)
Aa’ishah; may Allah be pleased with her, is reported to have said that Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, never broke his oath until Allah, Exalted be He, revealed the expiation for breaking one’s oath. (Reported by Al-Bukhari.)
Ibn ‘ Abbaas notes that the verse,
“…and consult with them upon the conduct of affairs” (Al- Imraan: 158) refers to Abu Bakr and ‘ Umar, may Allah be pleased with them both. (Reported by Al-Haakim.)
On the authority of Ibn Shawbadh who said that the verse,
“But for him win feareth the standing before his Lord there are two gardens” (Ar-Rahmaan: 46) was revealed concerning Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him. (Reported by Ibn Abi Haatim.)
Usayd Ibn Safwaan reports that ‘ Ali (Ibn Abi Taalib) said concerning the verse,
“And he who brings that truth and he who confirms (and supports) it such are the men who do right.” (Az-Zumar: 33) “he who brings the Truth” refers to Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and “he who confirms (and supports)” it refers to Abu Bakr As-Sideeq, may Allah be pleased with him. (Reported by Al-Bazzaar and Ibn ‘ Asaakir.)
Ibn ‘ Umar and Ibn ‘ Abbaas are reported to have said that the verse,
“…. and the righteous among the believers ” (AT-Tahreem: 4) was revealed concerning Abu Bakr and ‘ Umar (Ibn Al- Khattaab)
In his exegesis of the Qur’an, ‘ Abdullaah Ibn Abi Humayd reports Mujahid to have said: “When the verse,
“Allah and his Angels send blessing on the Prophet: 0 ye that believe send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect” (Al-Ahzaab: 56) was revealed, Abu Bakr said, Never was anything good sent down you, Then the verse was revealed:
“He it is Who send blessings on you, as do His angels, that He may bring you out from the depths’ of Darkness into Light: and He is Full of Mercy to the Believers. ” (Al-Ahzaab: 43)
Ali Ibn Al-Husayn is reported to have said that the verse,
“And we shall remove from their hearts any lurking sense of injury: (they will be) brothers (joyfully) facing each other on thrones (of dignity)” (Al-Hijr: 47) was revealed concerning Abu Bakr, Umar, and ‘ Ali. (Reported by Ibn ‘ Asaakir.)
On the authority of Ibn ‘ Abbaas: The verses,
“We have enjoined on man kindness to his parents” up to
“…a promise of truth, which was made to them (in this life). ” (Al-Ahqaaf: 16) were revealed in reference to Abu Bakr As- Sideeq, may Allah be pleased with him. (Reported by Ibn ‘ Asaakir.)
Ibn ‘ Uyaynah is reported to have said: Allah reproached all the companions who failed to defend the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, except Abu Bakr. Then he recited the
verse,
“If ye help not (your Leader), (it is no matter): for Allah did indeed help him when the Unbelievers drove him out: he had no more than one companion: they tow were in the Cave, and he said to his companion, have no fear, for Allah is with us: then Allah sent down his peace upon him.” (At-Tawbah: 40)
(Source: Biographies of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.)
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