Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq

Abdullah bin Uthman b. Amir b. Amr b. Ka’b b. Sa’d b. Taym[1], more commonly known as Abu Bakr al-Siddeeq. The first khalifah after the Prophet (saw), born after the year of the elephant[2]. He was a friend of the Prophet (saw) before prophethood, the first man to accept Islam[3], and beloved to the Prophet (saw)[4]. He accompanied the Prophet (saw) on the hijrah and is referred to in the Quran[5]. He accompanied the Prophet (saw)  in all the battles alongside the prophet [6], as well as the final pilgrimage[7]. He was the father of Ayesha, the wife of the Prophet (saw).  He was of noble lineage, a trader, known for his good character. Many accepted Islam at his hands[8], and he spent his money in the path of Allah[9] freeing many slaves[10]. He died in 13 AH, having been khalifa for 2 years and 3 months.

 

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[1]Taym b. Murrah b. Ka’b b. Lu’ayy b. Ghalib b. Fihr b. Malik b. Nadr b. Kinanah

[2]2 years and 6 months after the year of the elephant, making him younger than the prophet

[3]see Baghawi

[4]Hadith where the prophet was asked who do you love the most he replied Aisha, then asked from the men and he replied Abu Bakr

[5]Referred to as the second of the two, Surah Tawbah: 40

[6]Including Badr, Uhud & Tabuk

[7]in 9 a.h

[8]Uthman b. Affan, Talha b. Ubaydullah, Zubayr b. Awwam, Sa’d b. Abi Waqqas, Abdur Rahman b. Awf

[9]Had 40,000 dirhams before Islam, 5,000 when he came to Madina. Aisha narrates he neither left a dirham nor a dinar when he passed away

[10]Bilal and six others