The Reality of Khilafah — Page 138
SIRRUL-KHILAFAH— 138 The Appointment of Ab u Bakr ra as his Deputy in Leading Prayers by the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him Ibn Khaldūn writes: When his sickness grew severe, and he started losing consciousness, his wives, members of his household, ‘Abb a s and ‘Al i gathered around him. When the time of prayer was due, he said: Order Ab u Bakr to lead the people in Prayer. ([ History of Ibn Khald u n, ] Part II, p. 62) The Status of Ab u Bakr ra in the Eyes of the Holy Prophet may peace and blessings of Allah be upon him Ibn Khaldūn writes— Then, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, after making three recommen- dations, said: All the doors which open onto the Mosque should be closed except the door of Ab u Bakr as I do not know anyone more beneficent than Ab u Bakr. ([ History of Ibn Khald u n, ] Part II, p. 62)