Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his close companion Abu Bakr were less than three years apart in age. Both were born into the same Arab tribe, Quraish, but were from different clans.
Throughout the universe, the divine care for all things and all-pervading wisdom in the elements of creation may be perceived, attesting to the All-Wise Creator.
“If I had taken anyone as my closest friend I would have taken Abu Bakr, but he is my brother and companion,” these are the words of Prophet Muhammad (may God shower him with mercy).
Al-Haj Ibrahim Khalil Ahmad, formerly Ibrahim Khalil Philobus, was an Egyptian Coptic priest who studied theology and obtained a high degree from Princeton University.
