Abu Bakkar (RA) – The Champion of the Truth –
After returning from his Heavenly Journey, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, informed the non-muslims of Mecca about it. The Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, provided the non-Muslims of Mecca with many details proving this journey took place. For example, he gave a detailed description of Masjid Al Aqsa, which was impossible, as he never journeyed there before, something the non-Muslims knew. He described in detail a travelling caravan which was heading to Mecca and arrived exactly when he told them it would. He mentioned some other travelers who he encountered on the way back to Mecca and described their belongings in detail. But the stubbornness of the non-Muslims of Mecca was too great and they therefore rejected him and this event. This has been discussed in Imam Muhammad As Sallaabee’s, The Noble Life of the Prophet (PBUH), Volume 1, Pages 551-552.
The non-Muslims of Mecca tried to convince the Companions, may Allah be pleased with them, to renounce Islam as they believed this journey was impossible. But Abu Bakr Siddique, may Allah be pleased with him, simply replied that believing in this journey was a small issue as he believed in greater things which the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, informed him about, such as divine revelation. This is when he was granted the title of As Siddique, meaning, the truthful one. This has been discussed in Imam Ibn Kathir’s, the Life of the Prophet, Volume 2, Page 63.
Abu Bakr Siddique, may Allah be pleased with him, demonstrated true sincerity to the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, at all times and this attitude must be adopted by all muslims.
In a Hadith found in Sahih Muslim number 196, the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, advised that Islam is sincerity towards the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. This includes striving to acquire knowledge in order to act on his traditions. These traditions include the ones related to Allah, the Exalted, in the form of worship, and his blessed noble character towards the creation. Chapter 68 Al Qalam, verse 4:
“And indeed, you are of a great moral character.”
It includes to accept his commands and prohibitions at all times. This has been made a duty by Allah, the Exalted. Chapter 59 Al Hashr, verse 7:
“…And whatever the Messenger has given you – take; and what he has forbidden you – refrain from…”
Sincerity includes to give priority to his traditions over the actions of anyone else as all paths to Allah, the Exalted, are closed except the path of the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Chapter 3 Alee Imran, verse 31:
“Say, [Prophet Muḥammad, peace and blessings be upon him], “If you should love Allah, then follow me, [so] Allah will love you and forgive you your sins…””
One must love all those who supported him during his life and after his passing, whether they are from his Family or his Companions, may Allah be pleased with them all. Supporting those who walk on his path and teach his traditions is a duty on those who desire to be sincere to him. Sincerity also includes loving those who love him and disliking those who criticise him irrespective, of one’s relationship with these people. This is all summarised in a single Hadith found in Sahih Bukhari, number 16. It advises that a person cannot have true faith until they love Allah, the Exalted, and the Holy Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, more than the entire creation. This love must be shown through actions not just words. It is an aspect of being sincere to him to respect, love and practically follow him. But this is not possible to do without learning about his blessed life and teachings. How can one respect, love and follow someone they do not even know? The one who claims to love and respect him but fails to practically follow him is insincere in their claim.
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