The Reality of Khilafah — Page 138
138 SIRRUL-KHILAFAH-THE REALITY OF KHILAFAH The Appointment of Abū Bakrra 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, 'Abbās and 'Alī gathered around him. When the time of prayer was due, he said: Order Abū Bakr to lead the people in Prayer. ([History of Ibn Khaldūn,] Part II, p. 62) The Status of Abū Bakrra 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 Abū Bakr as I do not know anyone more beneficent than Abu Bakr. ([History of Ibn Khaldūn,] Part II, p. 62)