By Dr. 'Ali Muhammad as-Sallabi. Translated by Faisal Shafeeq. Read the story of the first among first. From the day he embraced Islam until the day he died, Abu Bakr As-Siddique (RA) was the ideal Muslim, surpassing all other Companions in every sphere of life. During the Prophet's (PBUH) lifetime, Abu Bakr was a patriarch to the poor, an exemplary soldier on the battlefield and a faithful friend to the Prophet; upon the Prophet's death, he remained steadfast and, with the help of Allah, held the young Muslim nation and community together. The author has endeavored to share the distinctive qualities of the First Caliph of Islam, including his leadership and governance, and above all his humanity. Dar-us-Salaam Publications, English, Hardback, Pages: 784.