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! 26 there is no better opportunity to overtake Hadrat Abu Bakr (ra) in financial sacrifice then today. So, I brought half of my wealth to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa). When the Holy Pro phet Muhammad (sa) asked me what I have left for my family, I replied that I have left half of my wealth. But Hadrat Abu Bakr (ra) brought all of his belongings and when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) asked him what he has left behind, he answered, ‘I have left Allah and His prophet for my family. ’” 12 The Promised Messiah (as) says about the sacrifices of the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa): “The companions of our P erfect G uide (sa) sacrificed everything for Allah and [His] prophet – they were exiled; persecuted; were troubled with various afflictions and hardships – but they continued to tread on the path of loyalty and steadfastness. So, what was it which made them such devotees? It was the fire of true love of Allah, the flame of which had f allen on their hearts. One can compare [the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa)] with any other prophet but one will not be able to find its likeness in terms of his teachings, the purifying of souls, making his companions disregard the worldly life, and giving the ir blood with bravery for the truth. This was the status of the companions of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) and they had love and affection for each other. This has been illustrated in a verse of the Holy Quran : !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! 12 Jami’ Tirmidhi, Kitabul Manaqib Abi Bakr wa Umar, Hadith No. 3608