Titles: Siddiq (The Promised Messiah’s (as) Narration)

The Promised Messiah (as) states:

“Allah the Almighty knows best the qualities which were found in Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra) that led the Holy Prophet (sa) to call him Siddiq. The Holy Prophet (sa) also said that the reason for Hazrat Abu Bakr’s (ra) excellence is owing to that which is found in his heart, and upon pondering closely, it becomes clear that it is difficult to find a similar example to the degree of truthfulness exhibited by Hazrat Abu Bakr (ra). The reality is that in any era, when one tries to achieve the lofty standards of Siddiq, it is necessary that they strive as much as possible to establish the nature and qualities of Abu Bakr (ra) within themselves and to then pray as much as possible. Until one does not allow the qualities of Abu Bakr (ra) to overtake them, and does not become imbued with the same qualities, he cannot attain the lofty standards of being Siddiq.”

(Malfuzat, Vol. 1, pp. 372-373)