Furnishes an overview of the life and deeds of the first Islamic Caliph and confidant of the prophet Muhammad.

Contains a short profile of the first convert to Islam who was a close friend of the prophet Muhammad and later the first caliph.

Relates the close friendship between the first caliph, Abu bakr and the prophet Muhammad.

Contains a variety of hadith relating the virtuous qualities of the first caliph, Abu Bakr.

Chronicles the life and deeds of the Prophet's close friend and trusted confidant, Abu Bakr.

Contains a variety of quotes from the Holy Qur'an praising the virtues of the first caliph and early distributor of Islam.

Abu Bakr is profiled here in this excerpt from the book "The Naqshbandi Sufi Order, History and Guide of the Saints of the Golden Chain."

Encyclopedia abstract gives a short chronicle of the life of this medieval Islamic leader who was Mohammad's successor.