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has given the choice between this world and that which is with Him. The
worshiper has chosen that which is with Allah." Abu Bakr, who was in the
congregation, was deeply affected by the Prophet's remark and began to
weep. He knew that the worshiper the Prophet referred to was none other
than Prophet Muhammad, praise and veneration be upon him, and that he
would not be with them for much longer.
As Abu Bakr wept, the Prophet knew he understood what he had said then
spoke with comforting words saying: "O people, the most merciful of men to
me in both companionship and generosity is Abu Bakr. If I were to take
from all mankind an inseparable companion, it would be Abu Bakr, but
companionship and brotherhood in belief is ours until Allah unites us in His
Presence."
4
Several homes had been built on to the external wall of the Mosque, and
like the apartments of the Prophet's wives, had doors opening into the
prayer area. As the Prophet glanced around the Mosque he instructed all
worshiper has chosen that which is with Allah." Abu Bakr, who was in the
congregation, was deeply affected by the Prophet's remark and began to
weep. He knew that the worshiper the Prophet referred to was none other
than Prophet Muhammad, praise and veneration be upon him, and that he
would not be with them for much longer.
As Abu Bakr wept, the Prophet knew he understood what he had said then
spoke with comforting words saying: "O people, the most merciful of men to
me in both companionship and generosity is Abu Bakr. If I were to take
from all mankind an inseparable companion, it would be Abu Bakr, but
companionship and brotherhood in belief is ours until Allah unites us in His
Presence."
4
Several homes had been built on to the external wall of the Mosque, and
like the apartments of the Prophet's wives, had doors opening into the
prayer area. As the Prophet glanced around the Mosque he instructed all