The rancour which the Shia harbour for the noble Sahabah radiya Llahu `anhum needs no introduction and it is quite commonplace to find them levelling unfounded tenuous accusations against the esteemed companions and students of Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam on account of their bigotry. This article answers the baseless allegations of the Shia against Sayyidina Abu Bakr radiya Llahu `anhu, and explains the true nature of events — in light of authentic narration — thus exposing the feeble conjecture of the Shia.
Answering the Baseless Shi`i Allegations Against Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
Adapted from: Fawā’id Nāfiʿah by: Shaykh Muḥammad Nāfiʿ
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Virtues and Outstanding Traits of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
Birth, Name and Lineage
Childhood and Youth
The Purity of his Character
The Appearance of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
Embracing Islam
The Bravery and Courage of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
His Service to Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam as well as Generosity and Open-Heartedness
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam was the Most Knowledgeable of all the Sahabah as well as the Wisest
Sayyiduna Abu Bakr is the Highest in Rank from the Ummah of Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam
Those Verses That Were Revealed in Praise of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
Those Virtues That Were Mentioned Regarding Sayyiduna Abu Bakr
and Sayyiduna `Umar
Those Ahadith Which Clearly Refer to the Khilafah of Abu Bakr
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Objection of not Participating in Jihad
Participation of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr al-Siddiq
Corroboration from the Shi`ah
Participation of Sayyiduna `Umar
Corroboration from the Shi`ah
Objection of Fleeing from the Frontlines of Battle
Battle of Uhud
Answer
Battle of Hunayn
Accusation of Him not Being the Khalifah of Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam
Answer
Counter reply
Accusation of the Pledge at the Hands of Abu Bakr Being Sudden
Answer
Summary
The Accusation of Waging War Against Those who Stopped Paying Zakat
Answer
Accusation Regarding the Army of Sayyidina Usamah ibn Zaid
Answer:
Accusation of Confessing to Error and Sin
Answer
In summary
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