IJMAA', OR A UNIVERSAL CONSENSUS, ARRIVED AT REGARDING THE CALIPHATE OF ABU BAKR

The scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamaa'ah, both from the past and present, all agree that, after the death of the Prophet Abu Bakr was more deserving than anyone else to become the overall ruler and Khaleefah of the Muslim nation. 

Not a single Companion abstained from making a pledge to recognize Abu Bakr as his leader and Khaleefah. This is significant in that it establishes the clear validity of Abu Bakr's caliphate, since Allah would not unite the Companions upon misguidance. It is further clear that not a single Companion objected to Abu Bakr's appointment.

['Aqeedah Ahlus-Sunnah Wal-Jamaa'ah Fis-Sahaabah (2/550).]

When Sa'eed ibn Zaid was asked, "When was Abu Bakr confirmed by the people?" he said, "The day on which the Messenger of Allah died; they disliked for even a part of a day to pass by without them being united as a group (with a leader to rule over them)." 

[Abaateel Yajibu An-Tamuhhu Minat-Taareekh, by Ibraaheem Shu'oot (pg. 101)]

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