Dear Islamic brothers! Jumadal-al-Ukhra is the 6^th month of the Islamic calendar. The 22^nd of this month marks the ‘Urs [death anniversary] of the unparalleled devotee, leader of the companions, embodiment of truth and loyalty, companion of the cave and shrine, the first caliph, Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddeeq رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ. There is no doubt in the fact that whether it be Imamat or Khilafat, saintly miracle or nobility, truthfulness or bravery, fear of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ or love for the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم; in short, Ameer-ul-Mu’mineen Sayyiduna Siddeeq-e-Akbar رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ holds great importance in every regard. In today’s speech, we will listen to his brief biography and generosity. If only we could listen to the entire speech with good intentions. Let’s first of all listen to the unique story of Siddeeq-e-Akbar رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ that how he presented all of his wealth in the way of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ upon the command of the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم:

Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ and His Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم are sufficient

Sayyiduna ‘Umar رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ states: Once, the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said to the blessed companions رَضِیَ اللهُ عَنْهُم whilst preparing for the battle of Tabook: ‘Give your wealth in the way of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ.’ To act upon this command, different companions gave away their wealth in the way of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ according to their financial capability. I also came with half of my wealth. The Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم asked me: ‘Umar! What have you left behind for your family?’ I replied: ‘O Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم I have left half of my wealth behind and brought the other half here.’ Meanwhile, we saw the greatest devotee, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddeeq رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ bring all of his wealth to the court of the Holy Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم. Seeing him, the Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم became very happy and asked: ‘Abu Bakr! What have you left behind for your family?’ He رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ replied in an affectionate manner: ‘O Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم! اَبْقَیْتُ لَھُمُ اللّٰهَ  وَرَسُوْلَہ i.e. O Beloved Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم, I have brought everything to your blessed court and Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ and His Prophet صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم are sufficient for my family.’ Sayyiduna Farooq-e-A’zam رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ was amazed when he saw this and said: ‘I can never surpass Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddeeq رَضِىَ اللهُ عَـنْهُ.’ (Tirmizi, vol. 5, pp. 380, Hadees 3695)