- The rank of Sayyidina Abu Bakr Siddiq is from his unwavering faith in Allahﷻ. It was he who taught all of Mankind to reply to the 'Alastu Birabbikum' question that Allahﷻ asked Mankind on the Day of Promises. The Prophetﷺ said that if the weight of the faith of Sayyidina Abu Bakr was placed on one side of the scale, and that of all of Mankind on the other side, the faith of Sayyidina Abu Bakr weighs more.

- Faith is increased by the companionship of people of faith, so always choose the physical and Spiritual companionship of Saints. Allahﷻ says: Be with the Truthful ones (Sodiqeen) (9:119).

- Faith leaves us, like a white bird hovering over our heads, when we indulge in sinful acts. Death in that state is su'ul khotimah - a bad death.

- Many of us forget to seek more Iman and protection from losing our faith, from Allahﷻ, in our prayers. Making Doa is one way to increase and protect faith. Faith is a priceless gift from Allahﷻ, the Al-Mukmin.

- Faith is further increased by the proof we see and experience when we seek God's help in facing the trials in our lives. So trials and tests build patience, and patience is half of faith, hence the ultimate goal of these tests & trials is to increase our ranks by increasing faith.