Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq

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116 HADRAT ABU BAKR 116 saying, “I have had the chance to do so. ” At this, the Holy Prophet sa said, “Whoever has performed all of these good deeds will certainly go to heaven. ” 41 In another h ad i th (saying of the Holy Prophet sa ), Hadrat Ab u Hurairah ra relates that the Holy Prophet sa said, “There are various doors in heaven. Whoever spends for Allah’s sake will be called through the door of wealth. Whoever is regular in his prayers will be called through the door of prayer. Whoever strives in the cause of Allah will be called through the door of jih a d (striving or making great effort) And whoever is regular in fasting will be called through the relevant door. When he heard this, Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra asked, “Oh Prophet of God sa ! Will anyone be called through all of these doors?” The Holy Prophet sa replied, “Yes, and I trust that you will be among those who are called through all of these doors. ” 42 Courage The Promised Messiah as has said that Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra was the bravest companion. The Holy Prophet sa said, “If I appoint Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra as your chief, you will find him strong in fulfilling Allah’s commands although his body is weak. ” Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra fought in all the battles alongside