The Reality of Khilafah — Page 41
C H AP T E R ON E—K HIL C H AP T E R ON E—K HIL A A FAH FAH 41 against all doubts and suspicions, or of whom it has clearly been stated that he was among those accepted by God? By Allah, I can- not find anyone other than a s - S idd i q who has received such spe- cial and clear mention in the Scripture of the Lord of the Ka‘bah. Therefore, if you are in doubt concerning that which I have said, or if you think that I have deviated from the truth, then, if you are indeed truthful, cite just one other individual who has been spoken of by the Holy Quran in such terms. I swear in the name of Allah that a s - S idd i q was the man whom Allah had blessed with many mantles of distinction. Allah Himself is witness to the fact that he was one of His chosen ones. He praised him and said that he was a man who could tolerate separation from his nearest ones but would not bear to be parted from the Chosen One of God. Hadrat Ab u Bakr gave precedence to his Master and came hastening towards him. Allah safeguarded his soul against evil desires. When the Messenger asked him to accompany him on his migration, he did not hesitate for a sec- ond. When the Makkans resolved to drive the Holy Prophet out of his home, he came to Ab u Bakr and said, ‘I have been com- manded to migrate with you as my companion. We should leave this place together. ’ Hearing this, a s - S idd i q rendered thanks to Allah for choosing him as the companion of the Holy Prophet in this time of great danger. In fact, he had been waiting for the opportunity to be of service to the Prophet, and the moment had finally come. He stood by his Master, bearing every hardship and fearing not the murderous plot of the assassins. His superiority is a fact established by clear judgements and manifest verses. Indeed, all evidence points to his excellence. As to his truthfulness, it is as apparent as daylight. He earnestly sought the blessings of the