View all previous videos in this series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYZxc42QNctWVL4AfVftcF7TL3b0_Wrc0 The Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "If I were to take a Khalil (best friend and close confidante), I would have taken Abu Bakr, but he is my brother (in Islam) and my companion". ~ [Collected by Sahih al-Bukhari] In this episode Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the blessings and various battles that Abu Bakr (ra) took part in along with Hadiths narrations that mention the virtues of this great companion. Join Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi as he continues with the life and times of the greatest follower of the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) and the best of this Ummah; Abu Bakr al-siddiq ~ The Successor of the Prophet! -Abu Bakr (ra) participated in every single battle which the Prophet (pbuh) also took part in -In Badr, some famous incidents include: Abu Bakr (ra) providing support, and telling the Prophet “Allah will help you.” The Prophet compared Abu Bakr (ra) to Eisa (Jesus) in terms of softness. - In Uhud, Abu Bakr (ra) defended the Prophet and got irritated at other sahaba for not agreeing with the Prophet. -In Banu Nadheer, Abu Bakr (ra) was sitting next to the Prophet when Jibril gave revelation about moving locations -In Banu Mustaliq, Abu Bakr (ra) was involved in the necklace of Aisha issue. When verses of Tayammum were revealed, the sahaba proclaimed “This is not of the first of your blessings oh family of Abu Bakr” -In Battle of Khandaq, Abu Bakr (ra) played a large role. Allah (swt) revealed Nur:22 regarding Abu Bakr (ra) getting upset at his cousin for the slander of Aisha. -In Hudaibiyah, Abu Bakr (ra) played a prominent role and advised the Prophet on fighting only if attacked. He also responded to Urwa in a crude manner, showing exceptional situation where anger was permitted while generally not permissible. -In Conquest of Makkah, Abu Bakr (ra) was riding next to the Prophet and recited back poetry to him. -At Taif, Abu Bakr’s eldest son was wounded, which led to Abu Bakr (ra) uttering famous statements at the attacker who eventually accepted Islam. -At Tabuk, Abu Bakr (ra) competed with Umar to give away all of his wealth and also asked the Prophet to make du’a for rain -During Hajj on the 9th year, Abu Bakr (ra) was placed in charge, indicating his possible role as the next Khalifah Other topics covered in this video are: -Abu Bakr (ra) getting physical with a Jewish Rabbi, for which eventually Verse 81 of Ale-Imran was revealed -Abu Bakr (ra) getting angry at Aisha for raising her voice against the Prophet. -15 other hadiths are covered which reference Abu Bakr (ra) directly or indirectly. Date of presentation: April 8, 2015 Lives of the Sahaba - A lecture series profiling the Companions of the Prophet (S). Join Dr. Shaykh Yasir Qadhi as he discusses the lives of the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet), some of the greatest and most blessed human beings to ever live after the death of the Prophet Muhammad (S). While not a comprehensive history of the Khulafa Ar-Rashidoon, this series will provide a summarized biography of the men and women considered to be the Sahaba (companions of the Prophet [s]), including the Mothers of the Believers (the wives of the Prophet).

• published: 04 Sep 2015
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