Hazrat Ans رضی اللہ عنہ narrates that when Holy Prophet Muhamamd ﷺ and Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique رضی اللہ عنہ had taken refuge in the cave hira, Hazrat Abu Bakar Sidduqe رضی اللہ عنہ shared his apprehension with Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ of their footprints been seen and traced by Quraish. Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ encouraged, Abu Bakar! What do you think of the two with whom Almighty Allah is the third.” (Bukhari, Al Sahih, 1337:3, Raqam: 3453)

Hazrat Abu Darda رضی اللہ عنہ narrates that once he was sitting with Holy Prophet Muhamamd ﷺ when Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique رضی اللہ عنہ came holding one corner of his cloth in the manner that one of his knees got exposed. Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “He has quarrelled with someone.” Hazrat Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ after greetings told Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ that he had and argument with Hazrat Umar Bin Khitab رضی اللہ عنہ and happened to pass a remark that he should not. Following that he had asked Hazrat Umar رضی اللہ عنہ to forgive him but he was refused forgiveness. He had then come to the court of Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “O Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ! May Almighty Allah forgive you!” Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ repeated this thrice. After hearing about the prayer of Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in favour of Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique رضی اللہ عنہ, Hazrat Umar رضی اللہ عنہ felt sorry and went to the home of Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique رضی اللہ عنہ to ask for the forgiveness instead. Upon not finding him, he enquired his whereabouts. He then went to the court of Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and paid salutations. Seeing him, expressions of Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ changed. To this, Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique رضی اللہ عنہ knelt down and begged Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, “O Holy Prophet! By God! It was I who transgressed!” he repeated this. Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “When I was appointed Prophet towards you, all refuted me but Abu Bakar approved me and helped me with his self and wealth. He then asked Hazrat Umar رضی اللہ عنہ twice, “Will you not forgive my such companion for my sake?” After this incident, no body hurt Hazrat Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ. (1, Bukhari, Al Sahih, 1339:3, Kitab ul Manaqib, Raqam, 3461)

Hazrat Ans Bin Malik رضی اللہ عنہ narrates that during Holy Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ gathering with Ansar and the migrants no one but Hazrat Abu Bakar Siddique رضی اللہ عنہ and Hazrat Umar رضی اللہ عنہ would see towards the face of Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. They would smile seeing the Holy Prophet; Holy Prophet would reciprocate.

(1: Tirmzi, Al Jamay Al Sahih: 5, 612, Raqam 3668, 2: Ahmad Bin Hanbal, Al Masnad, 3: 150, Raqam: 12538, 3: Hakim, Al Mustadrik, 1: 209, Raqam 418)

Hazrat Abdullah Bin Umar رضی اللہ عنہ narrates that once Hazrat Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہwas sitting with Holy Prophet Muhamamd ﷺ with his Ibba; a garment that is open from the front and is worn over clothes, was open from front and pinned with Khilal; a wood used to drill holes. Meanwhile Hazrat Gabrail علیہ السلام descended and was surprised to see Hazrat Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ in such attire. Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explained that, “O Gabrail, Abu Bakar has spent all his wealth on me.” Hazrat Gabrail علیہ السلام told Holy Prophet ﷺ that Almighty Allah has sent blessings on you and has asked you to enquire from Hazrat Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ if he is satisfied and happy with his Lord. Holy Prophet told Hazrat Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ that Almighty Allah has sent blessings on him and has enquired if Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ

 is happy with Him in such state of poverty. Hazrat Abu Bakar رضی اللہ عنہ

 Humbly wondered “How come a servant be unhappy with his Lord! I am more than happy with my Lord in every state.”      (Ibn Jozi, Siffat Ul Siffat, 250:1)