Brief History of Hazrat Abu Bakr

Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was born in Makkah and he belonged to one of the respected families of the Qureshi tribe (Bani Tamim). His family name was Abdullah, but he was commonly known as Abu Bakr because of his parents. His parents Uthman and Salma were also recognized by the names Abu Quhafah and Ummul Khair.

He was 2 years younger than the Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). He was the closest companion of Muhammad (PBUH) from his youth and remained till the end. He adopted the profession of trade. He was the 1st among the Sahaba (Companion) to accept Islam.

One day Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) was praying in the Kaaba, while some of the chiefs of Makkah were sitting in the yard of the Kaaba. Uqba ibn Abi Mu’it took a long piece of cloth and put it around Muhammad’s neck and twisted it hard in an attempt to choke the Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) to death. At that time, Abu Bakr was passing from here, he saw Uqba trying to strangle Muhammad to death.

Immediately Abu Bakr (RA) ran to the help of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), he pushed Uqba aside and took the cloth from around the neck of the Prophet. The enemies of Islam came down upon Abu Bakr Sadiq (RA) and beat him unmercifully but Abu Bakr showed himself as a rock and he didn’t care about his life. He was very happy to save the life of the Messenger of Allah.

He freed many slaves, including Hazrat Bilal e Habshi (RA) and Hazrat Umayyah bin Qahaf (RA). Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) participated in all the battles in which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had to fight the Kuffar.

At the Battle of Badr, the son of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) was fighting on the side of the Kuffar. After accepting Islam, Hazrat Abdur Rehman (RA) who was the son of Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) said to his father, “O Father at Badr, you were twice under my sword, but my love for you held my hand back.” To this, Hazrat Abu Bakr Sadiq (RA) replied, “Son, if I had you only once under my sword, you would have been no more.”

At the time of Gazwa e Tabook, Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) donated all his wealth to the war. When Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) asked him,” What have you left for your family?” Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) answered, “Allah and His Rasool (SAW).”

Islam was growing fast in Makkah, the enemies of Islam were getting frustrated by this fast growth. Then chiefs of Makkah decided to kill the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Allah Almighty revealed to his Messenger the intentions of the polytheists and order him to migrate to Madina. So the Messenger quickly went to Abu Bakr’s house.

The Messenger (PBUH) informed Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) that was ordered to migrate to Madina that night and that he has chosen him to have the honour of joining him on his migration. The polytheists were so eager to find the Prophet (PBUH) they were searching for him like mad hounds. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) came to the mouth of the cave and this cave name is Saur.

When any Muslim visit this site during Umrah then He/she sees this amazing cave where Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) rested during the migration from Makkah to Madina. Therefore everyone needs to choose the Umrah Package, so that, he/she visits this holy site.

How Abu Bakr earned the title of Saddiq:

After the event of Miraj, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) told people about his travel to Miraj the next morning, then polytheists asked about Mirah from Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA), Abu Bakr (RA) replied: Muhammad (PBUH) was saying true. Thus Prophet (PBUH) gave him the title of Saddiq which means “the truthful”.

As a Caliph:

After the death of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), there was an election held for Caliph. In this election, Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) was chosen as a Caliph.

During the reign of Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA), Hazrat Umar (RA) advised him that is very necessary to accumulate the Holy Quran in one piece. Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) took action against the Iranian Empire.

Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) fell ill at this time and passed away on the 21st of jamadi- ul- Sani 13 A.H. His ruling time was 2 years and 3 months. He was dead when his age was 63. Hazrat Abu Bakr Saddiq (RA) was buried with the grave of Hazrat Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

Can we Performed Umrah After Hajj

 

The Hajj sometimes spelt Haj, is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are expected to complete a minimum of once in their lifetime. The word Hajj is an Arabic word, meaning ‘to intend a journey’.

Hajj is the fifth pillar of Islam – the others are shahadah (declaration of faith); salat (daily prayer); zakat (giving of alms); sawm (fasting in Ramadan).

 

Who should go on the Hajj?

Those Muslims should go on Hajj at least once in their lives who have gotten their puberty age, but mentally, financially and physically fitness is needed for any travelling. Pilgrims can add the title of "Hajji" to their names.

When is Hajj 2022?

This journey must take place in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, the last month of the Islamic calendar. Hajj rituals are performed from the 8th to the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah.

According to the Gregorian calendar, this time Hajj 2022 will begin in the evening of Thursday, 7 July and ends in the evening of Tuesday, 12 July.

Umrah

Umrah is the name given to Makkah, a short version of the annual Hajj gathering. The word "Umrah" in Arabic means "visiting a populated place".

Umrah provides an opportunity for Muslims to renew their faith, apologize and pray for their needs. He who does this is cleansed from his sins.

 

Difference Between Hajj and Umrah

Umrah is optional but Hajj is obligatory for those who are physically fit and can afford it.

 

Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and Muslims are able to perform it at least once in their lives.

 

Umrah can be performed throughout the year, but in the Islamic lunar calendar, Hajj is performed only at a specific time between the 8th and 13th of the last month of Dhul-Hijjah.

 

Can you get Umrah visa after Ramadan?

Umrah visas are not available after Ramadan for Umrah Visa seekers, as Umrah visas are not issued after the second week of Ramadan.

 

However, Umrah and Hajj can be performed on tourist visa till the season.

 

 During this time, Muslims will not be able to travel to Mecca or perform Umrah on tourist visas.

 

I know one reason why people want to go for Umrah after Eid-ul-Fitr is because hotel prices drop significantly. It is also a quiet time for Umrah.

 

Can You do Umrah before Hajj

Sadly, the limits of the Hajj season are far away but the good news is that you can go for Umrah on a tourist visa after Ramadan and till the beginning of the Hajj season 2022.

 

People are not issued visas for Umrah after Ramadan so you have no way to go. Only those persons can perform Umrah after Ramadan who is GCC citizens.  If you are planning to go for Umrah with a reasonable price and low rush time of people then I suggest you to please book your September Umrah Package after Hajj.