Abstract:

Abu Bakr belonged to a branch of the tribe of Quraysh, by the name of Benī Taym. This little sub-tribe consisted of a very few number of people. The duty of ashnaq, that is, the resolution of the blood feuds and determination of ransom was performed by this tribe in the era of Jahiliyyah. As one of the first Muslims Abu Bakr helped Muhammed (pbuh) from the earliest days. Some of his most important contributions of this period are his efforts to spread the religion, and his purchasing of slaves and consequently freeing them. He was well known for his limitless generosity for the cause of the God’s religion. He was named as-siddiq after the Mīrāj. His name is mentioned in the Qoran implicitly. Along with these characteristics, Abu Bakr was also one of the most even-tempered among the sahaba. Being Prophet’s companion in the cave and during the Hijrah, and being his most confident consultant and Prophet’s substitute in the mihrab during illness, earned him a special place in Prophet’s regard. He was repeatedly praised by the Prophet himself and his companions. His relations with other companions are mostly modeled on his relationship with the Prophet himself.

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