When Ali رضي الله عنه came to know of the passing of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه, he rushed to his house, and standing outside the house wherein lay the blessed body of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه, delivered an oration, which is a masterpiece of oratory, and is a beautiful summing up of the character and personality of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه.
Ali رضي الله عنه said: "Mercy of God on you, O Abu Bakr. You were an affectionate companion and friend of the Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم, a source of joy to him, and one who knew his secrets and enjoyed the privilege of being consulted by him. You were the first person to embrace Islam: you had the purest faith, and your belief in Islam was unshakable. Of all, you feared Allah most, and you were the source of the greatest advantage to His faith. You had been with the Prophet more than any one else, and your love for Islam was superior to others. A blessing to the companions you were the best of associates. Master of many virtues, excelling others in accomplishments and superior to all in position, you resembled the Holy Prophet more than any other person in the uprightness of character and conduct and in kindness and excellence. Your rank was noble, your position sublime, and you enjoyed the greatest confidence of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم. May God reward you with goodness on behalf of Islam and the Prophet صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم."
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