Life Before Islam Since his boyhood, Hazrat Abuu Bakr (Rad.A) was a quite and sincere man. He was very honest and truthful. Because of his sterling character, he was the closest friend of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) since his youth and the friendship proved to be life long. He was a soft hearted man and keenly felt others sufferings and miseries. He used to help the poor and the needy, the distressed and the downtrodden.
Even before embracing Islam he did not like most of the customs of the days of ignorance and never drank any liquor His main profession was trade. He also accompanied the Holy Prophet in some of his trade mission. Because of his honesty people trusted him and often kept their money as a trust with him. His nobility and truthfulness soon made him a rich trader. Actually these qualities were soon to serve the noblest cause of Allah.
