Malfuzat – Volume II — Page 95
95 the Prophet sa. Moreover, the morals of the Holy Prophet sa had left an impress on his character, and his heart was replete with the light of certainty; this is why he exhibited an example of bravery and perseverance, which is unparalleled after the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. Abu Bakr ra brought a death upon himself for the life of Islam. This is an issue which does not require a lengthy discussion. Simply study the events of that era and then weigh the service that Abu Bakr, may Allah be pleased with him, rendered for Islam. I truthfully say that Abu Bakr ra was a second Adam for Islam. I am convinced that after the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, if the person of Abu Bakr Siddiq ra had not existed, there would be no Islam. Abu Bakr Siddiq ra has done us an immense favour, for he established Islam again. Through the strength of his faith, he brought all of the rebels to account and established peace. God Almighty had stated and promised that he would bring peace at the hand of the true Caliph and this prophecy was fulfilled in the Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq ra. Heaven and earth bore witness to this practically as well. Hence, this is the definition of a Truthful One (Siddiq); such a person must possess within themselves a level of truth and sincer- ity (sidq) that is as great and excellent as what we have just described. Issues can easily be resolved through examples. Joseph as and His Rank as a Truthful One If one were to look into previous eras for an example, we have the truth and sin- cerity of Joseph as. Joseph as demonstrated such an outstanding level of truth and sincerity (sidq) that he was named the Truthful One (Siddiq). On the one hand, we have a beautiful, noble, young woman who makes brazen claims, and seeks to engage in fornication whilst in a state of complete privacy and seclusion, and on the other hand, one cannot help but praise this Truthful One, who would not transgress the limits set by God Almighty; and for this, he was ready to bear any calamity and grief that would befall him, to the extent that he even agreed to live the life of a prisoner. As such, Joseph as said: 1 ِ ْه ي َ ْۤ اِل ي َدْعُوْنَنِ ي َّ مِمَّا ى رَبِّ السِّجْنُ اَحَبُّ اِلَ That is to say, he supplicated: ‘O My Lord! I prefer prison over that to which this woman calls me. ’ This sheds light on the pure nature of Joseph, peace be upon 1 Yusuf , 12:34