One day, Haroon ar-Rasheed (رحمه الله) took the hand of Imam Malik (رحمه الله) and they proceeded to the grave of Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم). When they arrived, he asked Imam Malik (رحمه الله), "Inform me about the status of Abu Bakr (رضي الله عنه) and 'Umar (رضي الله عنه) in relation to Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم)."

Imam Malik (رحمه الله) replied, "Their proximity to him while he lived, is the same as their proximity to him after his demise." [Tartibul Madarik, vol 2, p 19; 100 Qissah Wa Qissah Min Hayat al-Imam Malik رحمه الله, p 27]

Truly blessed are the two (رضي الله عنهما) who lie beside the greates of creation (صلى الله عليه وسلم)! [Pearls from the Path, Volume 3]

See also:

Khaleefatur-Rasool (صلى الله عليه وسلم) Abu-Bakr As-Siddeeq (رضي الله عنه) - http://www.muftisays.com/forums/nabi-%28s%29-sahaabah-stories/5137/khaleefatur-rasool-%28sallallaahu-alayhi-wa-sallam%29-abu-bakr-as-siddeeq-%28ra%29.html

Ameerul Mu'mineen Umar ibn al-Khattab (رضي الله عنه) al-Farooq - http://www.muftisays.com/forums/nabi-%28s%29-sahaabah-stories/6193/ameerul-mu-mineen-umar-ibn-al-khattab-%28ra%29-al-farooq.html

» Posted by Seifeddine-M on 21st February 2012

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