It is narrated from Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) migrated, he (peace and blessings be upon him) was riding and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) was his companion on the mount. On the way, Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) would be recognized, because he used to pass by the people of that route when traveling to and from Syria. Therefore, people asked: O Abu Bakr! Who is the man in front of you? He would say: He is my guide, leading me. When they approached Madinah Munawwarah, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) sent a message to the Muslims of the Ansari tribe and to Abu Umamah and his companions. Those people came and said: Both of you enter in peace and security. So they entered. Sayyiduna Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I have not seen any day more radiant and beautiful than the day when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) and Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived in Madinah Munawwarah. And since I was also present in Madinah at the time of his (peace and blessings be upon him) passing, I have not seen any day darker and more grievous than the day when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) passed away.