Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq — Page 28
HADRAT ABU BAKR 28 regained consciousness, his first question was, “How is the Holy Prophet sa ?” 9 and he would not rest until he knew that the Holy Prophet sa was safe and well. After seven years of witnessing the continued success of Islam despite their severe opposition, the Quraish decided on a new and very cruel plan. The Quraish made a pact with one another that they would not buy or sell anything from the Muslims, nor would they allow any food or drink to reach them. They wanted to force Ab u Ta lib’s clan, the H a shimites, to give up their protection of the Holy Prophet sa and to punish and weaken the Muslims. The Muslims were besieged in the Valley of Ab u Ta lib and cut off from all food supplies for three terrible years. The few Muslims left in Makkah, including Hadrat Ab u Bakr ra , suffered extreme hardship and hunger alongside the Holy Prophet sa.