This series of lectures covers the different aspects of the life of Abu Bakr (R.A.), including his life before Islam, during the life of the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.), and finally during his Khalifah. Imam Awlaki brings to life stories from the golden era of Islam in a dynamic style and instills in the listeners a deep love for the Beloved of Allah (P.B.U.H.), Contents: 1 - Introduction 2 - His Family, Embracing Islam, The Early Deeds 3 - Hijrah 4 - Jihad with the Messenger of Allah 5 - Life in Madinah 6 - The Khalifah of the Messenger of Allah 7 - Inaugural Address, Abu Bakr and the Community 8 - The Governors, The Army of Usama 9 - The War against the Apostates 10 - The War against the Apostates (Continued) 11 - The War against the Apostates (Continued), The Compilation of the Qur'an 12 - The Conquest of Iraq 13 - The War Against the Romans 14 - The War Against the Romans (Continued). The Appointment of Umar, His Death 15 - Some of his Virtues