Election Of Abu Bakr Flashcards
Where did the ansar gathered to discuss the question of succession of holy prophet?
Saqeefa bani saida
Who were the Ansar choosing as the successor of the holy prophet?
Saad bin Ubadah (RA)
What did abu bakr say to Ansar to convince them?
O Ansar! I do acknowledge your qualities and services to Islam, but its a fact that the arabs will not accept any non-Quraishite caliph due to the privileged status they had held for centuries.
What did Abu Ubaidah say to Ansar?
O Ansar! You were the first to support Islam, do not now be the first to take steps towards the disintegration of islam.
What did Hazrat umar say to abu bakr?
O siddique! How can that be? How can anyone else fill this place as long as you are among us. You are the top man among the muhajjireen. You were the companion of the prophet in the cave Thaur, you led prayers in his place during his last illness. Prayer is the foremost thing in Islam. With all these qualifications you are the fittest man to be the successor of the holy prophet. Kindly extend your hand so that we may pledge loyalty yo you.
What did abu bakr say in his speech at prophet’s mosque?
“O people! I have been chosen as your leader. Although I am not better than from anyone among you. If I do any good, support me and If I go wrong set me right.
