{"id":13929,"date":"2019-09-01T06:51:18","date_gmt":"2019-09-01T04:51:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=13929"},"modified":"2025-05-22T21:02:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T19:02:24","slug":"hazrat-abu-bakr-radhiyallahu-anhu-part-five","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ihyaauddeen.co.za\/?p=13929","title":{"rendered":"Hazrat Abu Bakr (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) \u2013 Part Five"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Incident regarding his accepting Islam<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) relates:<\/p>\n

Prior to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) being blessed with prophethood, I set out on a journey to Yemen. On arriving in Yemen, I came across a learned sheikh from the tribe of Azd who possessed great knowledge regarding the previous scriptures, and was also knowledgeable in regard to the ways and mannerisms of the various tribes of people. Upon seeing me, the following dialogue ensued between us:<\/p>\n

The learned sheikh: \u201cIt seems to me that you are from the residents of the Haram.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu): \u201cYes, I am from the people of the Haram.\u201d<\/p>\n

The learned sheikh: \u201cIt seems like you are from the Quraish tribe.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu): \u201cYes, I am from the Quraish.\u201d<\/p>\n

The learned sheikh: \u201cIt seems like you belong to the Banu Taim clan (i.e. from the descendants of Taim bin Murrah).\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu): \u201cYes, I am from the progeny of Taim bin Murrah. I am \u2018Abdullah bin \u2018Uthmaan, from the progeny of Ka\u2019b bin Sa\u2019d bin Taim bin Murrah.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The learned sheikh: \u201cAll the signs are evidently witnessed in you, however there is one more sign that has not yet been proven.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu): \u201cWhat is the last sign that you are searching for?\u201d<\/p>\n

The learned sheikh: \u201cExpose your stomach to me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu): \u201cI will not do so until you explain to me the reason for wanting to see it.\u201d<\/p>\n

The learned sheikh: \u201cI have found recorded in the authentic scriptures that a Nabi will soon be sent in the world and he will hail from the Haram. A youngster and a middle-aged man will support him in his mission. As for the youngster, he will be extremely strong and powerful, and as for the middle-aged man, he will be fair in complexion, thin in body, on his stomach there will be a beauty spot, and on his left thigh there will be a mark. What harm will be caused if you expose to me what I have requested, for I have found all the signs in you besides one which is hidden from me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) then exposed his stomach, and the learned sheikh saw a beauty spot above his navel. Seeing the beauty spot, he said, \u201cI take an oath by the Lord of the Ka\u2019bah! You are definitely the same person! I wish to forewarn you regarding some matter against which you should exercise extreme caution.\u201d Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) asked, \u201cAnd what is it that you wish to caution me about?\u201d The learned Sheikh replied, \u201cBe careful that you do not deviate from the straight path, hold firm to the perfect, moderate path, and fear Allah Ta\u2018ala regarding the favour which he will bestow upon you and bless you with.\u201d<\/p>\n

(To be continue insha Allah)<\/em><\/p>\n

(Usdul Ghaabah 3\/22)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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