Abul-Hasan Al-Ash'aree (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "Allah the Possessor of Might and Majesty praised the Muhaajiroon and the Ansaar in many Verses of the Noble Qur'an. In the following Verse, He particularly praised those among them who made the Pledge of Ar-Ridwaan:
لقَدْ رَضِيَ اللهُ عَنِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ يُبَايِعُونَكَ تَحْتَ الشَّجَرَةِ
"Indeed, Allah was pleased with the believers when they gave their Bai'a (pledge) to you (O Muhammad) under the tree" (Qur'an 48: 18)
The very same people that Allah praised in this and other similar Verses were unanimous in their decision to appoint Abu Bakr As-Siddeeq as their leader: They all pledged allegiance to him, and each and every one of them called him by the title, "The Khaleefah of the Messenger of Allah." Furthermore, they all lived up to their pledge, recognizing his superior qualities and remaining obedient to him throughout the duration of his caliphate."
[Al Ibanah An usool ud Diyaanah (pg. 66)]
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