I heard a Hadith that says that Allah will show himself to humanity, return, and show himself to Abu Bakr (radiyallahu’anhu) alone (all for himself). Do you have a reference for this Hadith please?
Answer:
This Hadith has been recorded in several books with various chains. The authenticity of these chains is strongly debated among the Muhaddithun, with many of them classifying it a fabrication.
See: Mustadrak Hakim, vol.3 pg.78 with Talkhisul Mustadrak, Al-Hilyah of Abu Nu’aym, Tarikh Baghdad, Al-La-alil Masnu’ah, vol.1 pg.286-288, Tanzihush Shari’ah, vol.1 pg.371-372, At-Tankitu wal Ifadah, pg.40-42 Al-Asrarul Mafu’ah, pg.404 & Lisanul Mizan, no.1631 & 5354.
There are several other virtues of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (radiyallahu’anhu) that could be quoted instead.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,
Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar