HAZRAT ABU BAKR (RA)
SIGNIFICANCE OF ABU BAKR DURING THE PROPHET’S LIFETIME:- Abu Bakr, whose real name was Abdullah, was one of the Prophet’s closest friends.
- Even before accepting Islam, he led a pious and chaste life.
- After the Holy Prophet had received his first revelation he thought of approaching those closest to him so he told Abu Bakr the whole story of his experience.
- Abu Bakr responded to his call and immediately embraced Islam.
- He was the first free adult male and the first person outside the family of the Prophet to become a Muslim.
