Hakam and Adl: The One to Unify the Ummah — Page 14
Hakam & Adl: The One to Unify the Ummah 14 arisen at such a juncture. If Hazrat Abu Bakr ra had not been strong-hearted and if his faith was not similar in nature to the faith of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, he would have grown apprehensive and this could have spelled catastrophe. However, Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq ra was similar in hue to the Prophet s as (i. e. he was always in the shade of the Holy Prophet’s s as influence). Moreover, the morals of the Holy Prophet s as had left an impress on his character, and his heart was replete with the light of certainty; this is why he exhibited an example of bravery and perseverance, which is unparalleled after the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Abu Bakr ra brought a death upon himself for the life of Islam. This is an issue which does not require a lengthy discussion. Simply study the events of that era and then weigh the service that Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, rendered for Islam. I truthfully say that Abu Bakr ra was a second Adam for