Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A)

Before the Prophetic call, the beloved Prophet (S.A.W) and Hazrat Abu
Bakr (R.A) enjoyed very close relations with eachother. They were
dearestof friends, they used to accompany each other and discuss the
important matters as a routine. In many commercial journeys, they both
participated collectively. The harmony of their personalities caused
their friendship and lovefor one another to be more intense to each
other.
Due to the close observation of His character and conduct, Hazrat Abu
Bakr (R.A) wasa great admirer of the Prophet (S.A.W) . During this
period, Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) dreamt many dreams which made his heart
the hut of love andaffection for the Prophet (S.A.W) . Sheikh Muhammad
Abu Zuhrah, a very renowned and authentic Scholar in Islamic thoughts,
in his book "Al-Roze-ul-Anf" mentioned a dream of Hazrat Abu Bakr
(R.A) :
"Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) , saw a dream that a moon came over Makkahand
every house of the city lit up with its light. The moon broke into
pieces and a piece of it dropped into each house, then he (R.A) saw
the pieces reuniting intofull moon, which descended into his lap."
Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A) asked the meanings of the dream from a
Scholar from the people of the Book. The Scholar told him that; they
were waiting for the Last Prophet to comevery soon and the
dreamreflects that he would bethe follower of that Prophet and by his
blessings, he would be the most distinguished and blessed person of
the world.
Such dreams and the close observation of the good manners of the
Prophet (S.A.W) made Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) very anxious to follow the
Divine Voice, whom the whole world was awaiting.
Allah (S.W.T) had chosen Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) , as a special friend
of His beloved Prophet (S.A.W) .Allah (S.W.T) prepared Him mentally to
immediately submit before the Prophet (S.A.W) and assist him in his
endeavours to spread the word of Allah (S.W.T) .
As soon as the Prophet (S.A.W) proclaimed His Prophethood, He (S.A.W)
invited Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) to the Oneness of Allah (S.A.W) and he,
without the slightest hesitation, accepted His invitation. Holy
Prophet (S.A.W) himself said:"Whomsoever I invited to Islam, his foot
slipped,he felt anxiety and then he started contemplating over it
except Abu Bakr, for he neither hesitated nor showed any shyness.
(Sabl-ul-Huda Wal-Atshad, Vol.II p.406)
His original name was Abdul Ka'bah but the Prophet (S.A.W) changed it
to Abdullah. Abu Bakr was his surname; the reason behind this namewas
his innovative virtues and his good manners. His titles include
"Siddique" (the truthful) and "Ateeque" (free from hell-fire).