The Golden Series of the Prophet’s Companions
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq رضي الله عنه – The First Caliph Of Islam

Most people have a best friend who they favor amongst all of the people, The best friend of Prophet Muhammad [Islamic phrases=”Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam”]H[/Islamic] was Abu Bakr As-Siddiq [Islamic phrases=”Radhiyallahu ‘anhu”]I[/Islamic]. He was the only person, other than the “Prophet’s Own wife, who accepted Islam immediately and believed in Muhammad [Islamic phrases=”Shallallahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam”]H[/Islamic] from the first movement that he announced his Prophet hood. Abu Bakr [Islamic phrases=”Radhiyallahu ‘anhu”]I[/Islamic] always remained at the Prophet’s side and he had no reservations about spending his wealth for the sake of Islam and the Muslims. The Prophet’s Companions all recognized his superiority, yet he always remained humble and sincere towards all. This is the story of Abu Bakar [Islamic phrases=”Radhiyallahu ‘anhu”]I[/Islamic] and his rise to leadership of the Muslim Ummah.