Muslim Knight Story Abu Bakr The Truthful

Abdullah ibn Abi Quhaafah (573 CE - 634 CE), popularly known by his nickname Abu Bakr, was a senior companion (Sahabi) and-through his daughter Aisha-the father-in-law of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad SAW. Abu Bakr became the first openly declared Muslim outside Muhammad's family. Abu Bakr served as a trusted advisor to Prophet Muhammad SAW. During Prophet Muhammad's lifetime, he was involved in several campaigns and treaties. He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632 to 634 CE, when he became the first Muslim Caliph. As caliph, Abu Bakr succeeded to the political and administrative functions previously exercised by Prophet Muhammad SAW. He was also commonly known as The Truthful. After assuming the office of Caliphate Abu Bakr's first address was as follows: I have been given the authority over you, and I am not the best of you. If I do well, help me; and if I do wrong, set me right. Sincere regard for truth is loyalty and disregard for truth is treachery. The weak amongst you shall be strong with me until I have secured his rights, if God wills; and the strong amongst you shall be weak with me until I have wrested from him the rights of others, if God wills. Obey me so long as I obey God and His Messenger. But if I disobey God and His Messenger, you owe me no obedience. Arise for your prayer, God have mercy upon you. 'If I had taken anyone as my closest friend I would have taken Abu Bakr, but he is my brother and companion.' These are the words of Prophet Muhammad, may God shower him with praises, and Abu Bakr was his closest earthly companion. Abu Bakr was known as As Siddeeq (the truthful). The Arabic word Siddeeq implies more than lack of deceit; it indicates a person in a constant state of truthfulness. One who recognises the truth and adheres to it. The word Siddeeq implies truthfulness to one's self, those around us and most importantly to God. Abu Bakr was such a man. Prophet Muhammad showed his great love and respect for Abu Bakr by associating