The reason Abu Bakr was named al-Siddiq
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Regarding the naming of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, was he called al-Siddiq because of his frequent verification of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), or because of the truthfulness of his words?
Answer:
Because of the truthfulness of his words and his verification of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Regarding the naming of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, was he called al-Siddiq because of his frequent verification of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), or because of the truthfulness of his words?
Answer:
Because of the truthfulness of his words and his verification of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Yes.
Source
شرح العقيدة الواسطية، العقيدة الواسطية 16-05-1438هـ — alfawzan.live (1:04:06)
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