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Allahu alihi wa sallam) and Abu Bakr saw their approach from a distance and soon the
shouts and trampling of footsteps could be heard as they climbed the mountain and
grew nearer and nearer.
Soon, footsteps could be heard on the ledge directly above the cave. Abu Bakr became
alarmed at the thought of being discovered and whispered to the Prophet (salla Allahu
alihi wa sallam), "If they look under their feet they will see us!" In his gentle, reassuring
manner, Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) consoled him, saying, "What
do you think of two people who have Allah with them as their third?" When Abu Bakr
heard these words peace descended upon him and his fear vanished.
Allah says:
When the two were in the cave, he said to his companion,
'Do not sorrow, Allah is with us.'
Then Allah caused His tranquility (sechina) to descend upon him
and supported him with legions (of angels) you did not see,
shouts and trampling of footsteps could be heard as they climbed the mountain and
grew nearer and nearer.
Soon, footsteps could be heard on the ledge directly above the cave. Abu Bakr became
alarmed at the thought of being discovered and whispered to the Prophet (salla Allahu
alihi wa sallam), "If they look under their feet they will see us!" In his gentle, reassuring
manner, Prophet Muhammad (salla Allahu alihi wa sallam) consoled him, saying, "What
do you think of two people who have Allah with them as their third?" When Abu Bakr
heard these words peace descended upon him and his fear vanished.
Allah says:
When the two were in the cave, he said to his companion,
'Do not sorrow, Allah is with us.'
Then Allah caused His tranquility (sechina) to descend upon him
and supported him with legions (of angels) you did not see,