فی‌فضیلة امیرالمؤمنین ابوبکر رضی الله عنه

What this poem says

This is a poem discussing the rank and virtue of Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, the foremost companion of the Prophet of Islam. The poet points to his spiritual and scholarly qualities, stressing that true knowledge and gnosis must be learned from al-Siddiq. The text shows that al-Siddiq al-Akbar surpassed all others in every matter of religion and faith, and holds an exalted rank in Islam. He is presented as one honored to have received knowledge from one greater still, the Prophet, and as possessing many virtues. In the end, the poet speaks of his love and reverence for Abu Bakr, singling him out for emphasis as the foremost figure after the Prophet.

A prose synopsis, not a translation of the verse. Translated from Ganjoor’s machine-generated Persian summary.