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SAHABA and SAHABIYAT
The Male & Female Companions of the Prophet
Definition of Sahabi (male companion) or Sahabiya (female companion): Anyone who met the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), believed in him and died a believer.
The Sahaba (plural of Sahabi) / Sahabiyat (plural of Sahabiya) were the first and best generation of Muslims. We need to learn about them, love them, and emulate them.
Following are virtues of some of the Sahaba and Sahabiyat of the messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace):
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (Allah be pleased with him): He was the Prophet’s chosen companion for the Hijra (migration To Medina) and also the first Khalifa (leader of Muslims), after the Prophet passed away.
Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him): As the second Khalifa, during his reign, Umar's leadership led to the rapid expansion of the Islamic empire, including the conquest of territories in Persia and Byzantium. His military campaigns and strategic initiatives played a crucial role in spreading the influence of Islam across regions.
Uthman Ibn Affan (Allah be pleased with him): He was considered the most modest of the Sahaba and even the angels would feel shy around him. Uthman, the third Khalifa, was married to Prophet Muhammad’s daughter Ruqayya (Allah be pleased with her) and when she passed way, he married Prophet Muhammad's other daughter, Umm Kulthum (Allah be pleased with her), thus given the title Dhū al-Nurayn ("The Possessor of Two Lights"). Uthman is also recognized for compiling the Qur’an into one book.
Ali Ibn Abi Talib (Allah be pleased with him): He grew up in the Prophet’s home and accepted Islam when he was ten years old. He was the youngest to accept Islam. He was married to Fatima (Allah be pleased with her), Prophet Muhammad’s youngest daughter. He became a Khalifa after the passing of Uthman. Once Prophet Muhammad (s) found Ali sleeping in the masjid, covered in dust. He woke him up and fondly called him Abu Turab (Father of the dust).
Zaid Ibn Haritha (Allah be pleased with him): Zayd is the only Sahabi mentioned by name in the Qur'an (Surah Ahzab, 37) and the only person to accompany our Prophet to Taif, during the “ Year of Sorrow”.
Zubair Ibn Al-Awwam (Allah be pleased with him): He was the first person to draw his sword in defense of Islam. On the Day of Badr, the angels descended to fight alongside the Muslims in this momentous battle in Islamic history. These angels were dressed in yellow turbans, much like the one worn by Zubair. This served as a clear indication of the honor and distinction of Zubair, and his role on that significant day.
Bilal Ibn Raba' (Allah be pleased with him): Bilal ibn Raba' al-Habashi was a loyal Sahabi of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and thus one of the earliest converts in the newly-emerging religion of Islam. He was also the first Mu’azzin (prayer caller) in the Muslim faith. Bilal is the first person of known African ancestry to become a Muslim.
Talha Ibn Ubaidullah (Allah be pleased with him): Talha ibn Ubaidullah was not only a devout follower of Islam but also a close companion of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). His loyalty and support were evident in numerous instances. He participated in many battles, demonstrating immense bravery and commitment to the cause of Islam. One notable instance was the Battle of Uhud, where Talha protected the Prophet with his own body, sustaining over 70 wounds. His heroic actions earned him the title “The Living Martyr.”
Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas (Allah be pleased with him): Allah blessed Saad Bin Abi Waqqas to be the one at whose hands, the conquest of Persia occurred. He fought ferociously in Battle of Badr in which his younger brother also participated and died. It was at the question of Sa’ad about the booty of wars (Ghanima) to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), that the verses of Surah al Anfal were revealed, at the end of the battle of Badr.
Abu Dujana (Allah be pleased with him): He was a well known Ansari Companion and a brave fighter. In the battle of Uḥud he fought so courageously that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) awarded him his sword. He used to wear a red band around his head before the war and that was the sign that he had decided to fight-to-the-death.
Uthman Ibn Talha (Allah be pleased with him): He was responsible for the keys of the Kaba and this responsibility remains with his descendants until today.
Abdullah Ibn Rawaha (Allah be pleased with him): He was one of the poets of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) who defended Islam with his poetry, along with two other poets, Hassan bin Thabit and Ka’b ibn Malik (Allah be pleased with both of them). He was martyred in the battle of Mut’ah.
Suraqa ibn Malik (Allah be pleased with him): He went out as a disbeliever hunting the Prophet for 100 camels during Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina. When he caught up to Prophet and his companion Abu Bakr, he was not able to get close due to the miracle because of which his horse couldn't move further. Prophet spoke to him and gave him the glad tidings of the bracelets of the king of Persia being worn by him when the Persian empire falls in the future. He returned, believed in the Prophet's message and many years after the passing of the Prophet, after Muslims conquered Persia, the bracelets of the king of Persia were brought to Medina as part of the war booty, and Umar -- the Khalifa -- called for Suraqa to come and wear those bracelets, thus fulfilling the prophecy of the Prophet.
Mus’ab Ibn Umair (Allah be pleased with him): He was the first person to be sent out of Mecca on an official mission of Dawa (preaching Islam), and was responsible for the message of Islam spreading through Medina.
Aisha Bint Abi Bakr (Allah be pleased with her): Our mother, Aisha was the daughter of Abu Bakr and the wife of our Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). She was a great scholar of Islam and learnt directly from the Prophet. She is one of the top five narrators of Hadiths (Sayings and Actions of the Prophet), narrating 2,210 hadiths. She was known for her deep knowledge of Islam and her ability to interpret and explain Islamic teachings. She played an active role in the community, participating in important decisions and events even long after the passing of the Prophet.
Asma Bint Abi Bakr (Allah be pleased with her): The half-sister of Aisha, Asma was a close companion and trusted advisor of the Prophet. She was known for her unwavering faith and remarkable resilience, especially during Prophet's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina. During this challenging journey, she assisted her father Abu Bakr Siiddiq (Allah be pleased with him) and the Prophet by splitting her waistbelt to provide them with food and water, giving her the name “Dhat AnNitaqayn” (the One with Two Waistbelts).
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (Allah be pleased with her): She was a female warrior who embodied sacrifice in every way. She would be seen defending the Prophet from every direction in the Battle of Uhud. She was present on a number of occasions, including the Treaties of Aqabah and Hudaybiyah, as well as the battles of Khaybar and Hunayn. Under the leadership of Abu Bakr, she fought brilliantly at battle of Al-Yamamah, receiving 11 wounds and also losing her hand (at this time she was 60 years old). Her courage on the battlefield was also matched by her steadfastness in faith.
Rufaida al Aslamia (Allah be pleased with her): Rufaida embraced Islam early on and warmly welcomed Prophet's arrival in Medina. She was a pioneering figure in the field of Islamic medicine and social work and widely acknowledged as the first female Muslim nurse and the first woman surgeon in Islamic history. Rufaida built the first healthcare center near the Masjid al-Nabawi in Medina during the time of Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). She sought permission from the Prophet to accompany him to the battlefield to treat injured soldiers, which he granted. She participated in the famous battles of Khandaq and Khaybar, where she played a vital role in treating wounded soldiers and addressing social concerns due to diseases within her community.
The Sahaba (plural of Sahabi) / Sahabiyat (plural of Sahabiya) were the first and best generation of Muslims. We need to learn about them, love them, and emulate them.
Following are virtues of some of the Sahaba and Sahabiyat of the messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace):
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (Allah be pleased with him): He was the Prophet’s chosen companion for the Hijra (migration To Medina) and also the first Khalifa (leader of Muslims), after the Prophet passed away.
Umar Ibn Al-Khattab (Allah be pleased with him): As the second Khalifa, during his reign, Umar's leadership led to the rapid expansion of the Islamic empire, including the conquest of territories in Persia and Byzantium. His military campaigns and strategic initiatives played a crucial role in spreading the influence of Islam across regions.
Uthman Ibn Affan (Allah be pleased with him): He was considered the most modest of the Sahaba and even the angels would feel shy around him. Uthman, the third Khalifa, was married to Prophet Muhammad’s daughter Ruqayya (Allah be pleased with her) and when she passed way, he married Prophet Muhammad's other daughter, Umm Kulthum (Allah be pleased with her), thus given the title Dhū al-Nurayn ("The Possessor of Two Lights"). Uthman is also recognized for compiling the Qur’an into one book.
Ali Ibn Abi Talib (Allah be pleased with him): He grew up in the Prophet’s home and accepted Islam when he was ten years old. He was the youngest to accept Islam. He was married to Fatima (Allah be pleased with her), Prophet Muhammad’s youngest daughter. He became a Khalifa after the passing of Uthman. Once Prophet Muhammad (s) found Ali sleeping in the masjid, covered in dust. He woke him up and fondly called him Abu Turab (Father of the dust).
Zaid Ibn Haritha (Allah be pleased with him): Zayd is the only Sahabi mentioned by name in the Qur'an (Surah Ahzab, 37) and the only person to accompany our Prophet to Taif, during the “ Year of Sorrow”.
Zubair Ibn Al-Awwam (Allah be pleased with him): He was the first person to draw his sword in defense of Islam. On the Day of Badr, the angels descended to fight alongside the Muslims in this momentous battle in Islamic history. These angels were dressed in yellow turbans, much like the one worn by Zubair. This served as a clear indication of the honor and distinction of Zubair, and his role on that significant day.
Bilal Ibn Raba' (Allah be pleased with him): Bilal ibn Raba' al-Habashi was a loyal Sahabi of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and thus one of the earliest converts in the newly-emerging religion of Islam. He was also the first Mu’azzin (prayer caller) in the Muslim faith. Bilal is the first person of known African ancestry to become a Muslim.
Talha Ibn Ubaidullah (Allah be pleased with him): Talha ibn Ubaidullah was not only a devout follower of Islam but also a close companion of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). His loyalty and support were evident in numerous instances. He participated in many battles, demonstrating immense bravery and commitment to the cause of Islam. One notable instance was the Battle of Uhud, where Talha protected the Prophet with his own body, sustaining over 70 wounds. His heroic actions earned him the title “The Living Martyr.”
Saad Ibn Abi Waqqas (Allah be pleased with him): Allah blessed Saad Bin Abi Waqqas to be the one at whose hands, the conquest of Persia occurred. He fought ferociously in Battle of Badr in which his younger brother also participated and died. It was at the question of Sa’ad about the booty of wars (Ghanima) to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), that the verses of Surah al Anfal were revealed, at the end of the battle of Badr.
Abu Dujana (Allah be pleased with him): He was a well known Ansari Companion and a brave fighter. In the battle of Uḥud he fought so courageously that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) awarded him his sword. He used to wear a red band around his head before the war and that was the sign that he had decided to fight-to-the-death.
Uthman Ibn Talha (Allah be pleased with him): He was responsible for the keys of the Kaba and this responsibility remains with his descendants until today.
Abdullah Ibn Rawaha (Allah be pleased with him): He was one of the poets of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) who defended Islam with his poetry, along with two other poets, Hassan bin Thabit and Ka’b ibn Malik (Allah be pleased with both of them). He was martyred in the battle of Mut’ah.
Suraqa ibn Malik (Allah be pleased with him): He went out as a disbeliever hunting the Prophet for 100 camels during Prophet's migration from Mecca to Medina. When he caught up to Prophet and his companion Abu Bakr, he was not able to get close due to the miracle because of which his horse couldn't move further. Prophet spoke to him and gave him the glad tidings of the bracelets of the king of Persia being worn by him when the Persian empire falls in the future. He returned, believed in the Prophet's message and many years after the passing of the Prophet, after Muslims conquered Persia, the bracelets of the king of Persia were brought to Medina as part of the war booty, and Umar -- the Khalifa -- called for Suraqa to come and wear those bracelets, thus fulfilling the prophecy of the Prophet.
Mus’ab Ibn Umair (Allah be pleased with him): He was the first person to be sent out of Mecca on an official mission of Dawa (preaching Islam), and was responsible for the message of Islam spreading through Medina.
Aisha Bint Abi Bakr (Allah be pleased with her): Our mother, Aisha was the daughter of Abu Bakr and the wife of our Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). She was a great scholar of Islam and learnt directly from the Prophet. She is one of the top five narrators of Hadiths (Sayings and Actions of the Prophet), narrating 2,210 hadiths. She was known for her deep knowledge of Islam and her ability to interpret and explain Islamic teachings. She played an active role in the community, participating in important decisions and events even long after the passing of the Prophet.
Asma Bint Abi Bakr (Allah be pleased with her): The half-sister of Aisha, Asma was a close companion and trusted advisor of the Prophet. She was known for her unwavering faith and remarkable resilience, especially during Prophet's migration (Hijra) from Mecca to Medina. During this challenging journey, she assisted her father Abu Bakr Siiddiq (Allah be pleased with him) and the Prophet by splitting her waistbelt to provide them with food and water, giving her the name “Dhat AnNitaqayn” (the One with Two Waistbelts).
Nusaybah bint Ka'ab (Allah be pleased with her): She was a female warrior who embodied sacrifice in every way. She would be seen defending the Prophet from every direction in the Battle of Uhud. She was present on a number of occasions, including the Treaties of Aqabah and Hudaybiyah, as well as the battles of Khaybar and Hunayn. Under the leadership of Abu Bakr, she fought brilliantly at battle of Al-Yamamah, receiving 11 wounds and also losing her hand (at this time she was 60 years old). Her courage on the battlefield was also matched by her steadfastness in faith.
Rufaida al Aslamia (Allah be pleased with her): Rufaida embraced Islam early on and warmly welcomed Prophet's arrival in Medina. She was a pioneering figure in the field of Islamic medicine and social work and widely acknowledged as the first female Muslim nurse and the first woman surgeon in Islamic history. Rufaida built the first healthcare center near the Masjid al-Nabawi in Medina during the time of Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). She sought permission from the Prophet to accompany him to the battlefield to treat injured soldiers, which he granted. She participated in the famous battles of Khandaq and Khaybar, where she played a vital role in treating wounded soldiers and addressing social concerns due to diseases within her community.