Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq — Page 75
75 75 HADRAT ABU BAKR first it seemed as if the terms of the treaty were unfavourable to the Muslims, however, in reality these conditions worked to their advantage and to the disadvantage of the disbelievers. Some companions of the Holy Prophet sa could not understand this point and became angry. They went to Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra , saying, “This treaty should not be signed. It dishonours us. ” Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra tried to make them understand that whatever the Holy Prophet sa had said was correct, but they were still unsatisfied. They went to the Holy Prophet sa themselves and said, “Are you not God’s true Messenger? Are we not the truthful? Then why should we tolerate this disgraceful treatment?” The Holy Prophet sa explained, “I am doing what Allah has commanded me to do. ” Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra also tried to calm them, saying, “The Holy Prophet sa acts according to God’s commands, and whatever he does, it is for our benefit. ” 23 Eventually, the treaty was finalised. The text of the agreement was written by Hadrat ‘Al i ra. The Holy Prophet sa , Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra , Hadrat ‘Umar ra , and a few other companions signed it.