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Sahaabah
Allâh's Messenger (sallAllâhu 'alayhi wa sallam) said:
"The best of people are my Companions." (Al-Bukhârî and others have reported this hadîth)
It was the fourth year after the Hijrah. The city of the Prophet was still under threat from within and without. From within the influential Jewish tribe, the Banu an-Nadir, broke their agreement with the Prophet and made plans to kill him. For this, they were banished from the city. This was in the month of Safar.
Two months of uneasy quiet passed. Then the Prophet received news that tribes from distant Najd were planning an attack. To pre-empt them, the Prophet gathered a force of over four hundred men and leaving one of his companions Uthman ibn Affan in charge... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:354 Abdullah was the son of Abbas, an uncle of the noble Prophet. He was born just three years before the Hijrah. When the Prophet died, Abdullah was thus only thirteen years old.
When he was born, his mother took him to the blessed Prophet who put some of his saliva on the babe's tongue even before he began to suckle. This was the beginning of the close and intimate tie between Abbas and the Prophet that was to be part of a life-long love and devotion.
When Abdullah reached the age of discretion, he attached himself to the service of the Prophet.... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:280 History would have by-passed this man as it had by-passed thousands of Arabs before him. He, like them, would have had no claim to attention or fame. The greatness of Islam, however, gave to Abdullah ibn Hudhafah the opportunity to meet two world potentates of his time: Khusraw Parvez the King of Persia and Heraclius, the Byzantine emperor.
The story of his encounter with Khusraw Parvez began in the sixth year of the hijrah when the Prophet decided to send some of his Companions with letters to rulers outside the Arabian peninsula inviting them to Islam.
The Prophet attached great importance to... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:246 Abdullah ibn Jahsh was a cousin of the Prophet and his sister, Zaynab bint Jahsh, was a wife of the Prophet. He was the first to head a group of Muslims on an expedition and so was the first to be called "Amir al-Mu'mineen" (Commander of the Believers).
Abdullah ibn Jahsh became a Muslim before the Prophet entered the House of al-Arqam which became a meeting place, a school and a place of refuge for the early Muslims. He was thus one of the first to accept Islam.
When the Prophet gave permission for his Companions to emigrate to Madinah to... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:282 When he w as still a youth, not yet past the age of puberty, he used to roam the mountain trails of Makkah far away from people, tending the flocks of a Quraysh chieftain, Uqbah ibn Muayt. People called him, "Ibn Umm Abd" - the son of the mother of a slave. His real name was Abdullah and his father's name was Mas'ud.
The youth had heard the news of the Prophet who had appeared among his people but he did not attach any importance to it both because of his age and because he was usually far away from Makkan... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:338 When the Messenger of Allah, may peace and blessing be upon him, met secretly with Al-Madinah's delegation in the outskirts of Makkah, away from the disbelievers of the Quraysh, twelve representatives of the Ansaar took an oath of allegiance in the first Pledge of 'Aqabah.'Abdullah ibn Rawahah was one of those representatives who ushered Islaam to Al-Madinah and who paved the way for the Hijrah, which was considered an excellent springboard for Allah's religion, Islaam.'Abdullah was also one of the great 73 of the Ansaar who gave the Prophet the Second Pledge of 'Aqabah in the following year.After the Prophet... Sahaabah 02 Feb 2011 Hits:467 'Abdullah ibn Salaam was a Jewish rabbi in Yathrib who was widely respected and honoured by the people of the city even by those who were not Jewish. He was known for his piety and goodness, his upright conduct and his truthfulness.
'Abdullah ibn Salaam lived a peaceful and gentle life but he was serious, purposeful and organized in the way he spent his time. For a fixed period each day, he would worship, teach and preach in the temple. Then he would spend some time in his orchard, looking after date palms, pruning and pollinating. Thereafter, to increase his understanding... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:277 At Shaykhan, halfway between Madinah and Uhud, the thousand strong Muslim army led by the Prophet stopped. The sun had begun to sink beneath the horizon. The Prophet dismounted from his horse Sakb. He was fully dressed for battle. A turban was wound about his helmet. He wore a breastplate beneath which was a coat of mail which was fastened with a leather sword belt. A shield was slung across his back and his sword hung from his side.
As the sun set, Bilal called the adhaan and they prayed. The Prophet then reviewed his troops once more and... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:337 'Abdullah ibn Umm Maktum was a cousin of Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, Mother of the Believers, may God be pleased with her. His father was Qays ibn Zaid and his mother was Aatikah bint Abdullah. She was called Umm Maktum (Mother of the Concealed One) because she gave birth to a blind child.
'Abdullah witnessed the rise of Islam in Makkah. He was amongst the first to accept Islam. He lived through the persecution of the Muslims and suffered what the other companions of the Prophet experienced. His attitude, like theirs, was one of firmness, staunch resistance and sacrifice. Neither his... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:347 He was one of the first eight persons to accept Islam. He was one of the ten persons (al-asharatul mubashshirin) who were assured of entering Paradise. He was one of the six persons chosen by 'Umar to form the council of shura to choose the Khalifah after his death.
His name in Jahiliyyah days was Abu 'Amr. But when he accepted Islam the noble Prophet called him 'Abdur-Rahman - the servant of the Beneficent God.
'Abdur-Rahman became a Muslim before the Prophet entered the house of al-Arqam. In fact it is said that he accepted Islam only two days after Abu Bakr... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:492 Khalid ibn Zayd ibn Kulayb from the Banu Najjar was a great and close companion of the Prophet. He was known as Abu Ayyub (the father of Ayyub) and enjoyed a privilege which many of the Ansar in Madinah hoped they would have.
When the Prophet, peace and blessings of God be on him, reached Madinah after his hijrah from Makkah, he was greeted with great enthusiasm by the Ansar of Madinah. Their hearts went out to him and their eyes followed him with devotion and love. They wanted to give him the most generous reception anyone could be given.
The... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:301 In the Waddan valley which connects Makkah with the outside world, lived the tribe of Ghifaar. The Ghifaar existed on the meagre offerings of the trade caravans of the Quraysh which plied between Syria and Makkah. It is likely that they also lived by raiding these caravans when they were not given enough to satisfy their needs.
Jundub ibn Junadah, nicknamed Abu Dharr, was a member of this tribe.
He was known for his courage, his calmness and his far sightedness and also for the repugnance he felt against the idols which his people worshipped. He rejected the silly religious beliefs and... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:375 "An Abi Hurayrata, radiyallahu anhu, qaal: qaala rasool Allahi, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam..."
"On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, may God be pleased with him who said: The Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said... ".
Through this phrase millions of Muslims from the early history of Islam to the present have come to be familiar with the name Abu Hurayrah. In speeches and lectures, in Friday khutbahs and seminars, in the books of hadith and sirah, fiqh and ibadah, the name Abu Hurayrah is mentioned in this fashion.
Through his prodigious efforts, hundreds of ahaadeeth or... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:257 When he went to Basrah as governor of the city, he called the inhabitants to a meeting and addressed them,
"The Amir al-Muminin, Umar, has sent me to you to teach you the Book of your Lord and the Sunnah of His Prophet and to clean your streets for you."
People were taken aback when they heard these words. They could easily understand that one of the responsibilities of a Muslim ruler was to instruct people in their religion. However, that one of his duties should be to clean streets was something new and surprising to them.
Who was this governor... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:242 As Umm Salamah was the daughter of the Prophet’s aunt, Abu Salamah was also the son of Barrah bint Abdul-Mutallib, who was a Prophet’s aunt as well. He had an additional merit: he was a foster brother of the Prophet (peace be upon him).Abu Salamah was among the favourite companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him), because of his early acceptance of Islaam, his endurance of immigration and Jihaad in the way of Allah and his firm eemaan, bravery, worship and righteousness. He therefore occupied a place in the eyes of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him),... Sahaabah 09 Feb 2011 Hits:453 Rarely can one find a closer bond between two persons such as existed between Muhammad the son of 'Abdullah and Abu Sufyan the son of al-Harith. (This Abu Sufyan of course was not the same as Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, the powerful Quraysh chieftain.)
Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith was born about the same time as the blessed Prophet. They resembled each other a great deal. They grew up together and for a time lived in the same household. Abu Sufyan was a cousin of the Prophet. His father, al-Harith, was the brother of Abdullah; both were sons of 'Abd al-Muttalib.
Abu... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:237 His appearance was striking. He was slim and tall. His face was bright and he had a sparse beard. It was pleasing to look at him and refreshing to meet him. He was extremely courteous and humble and quite shy. Yet in a tough situation he would become strikingly serious and alert, resembling the flashing blade of a sword in his severity and sharpness.
He was described as the "Amin" or Custodian of Muhammad's community. His full name was 'Aamir ibn 'Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah. He was also known as Abu 'Ubaydah. Of him 'Abdullah ibn 'Umar, one of the companions of... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:309 Early in the morning, Abu-d Dardaa awoke and went straight to his idol which he kept in the best part of his house. He greeted it and made obeisance to it. Then he anointed it with the best perfume from his large shop and put on it a new raiment of beautiful silk which a merchant had brought to him the day before from Yemen.
When the sun was high in the sky he left his house for his shop. On that day the streets and alleys of Yathrib were crowded with the followers of Muhammad returning from Badr. With them... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:284 Abu-l Aas belonged to the Abd ash-Shams clan of the Quraysh. He was in the prime of his youth, handsome and very impressive looking. He was the epitome of Arab chivalry and was endowed with all the characteristics of pride, manliness and generosity. He took great pride in the traditions of his ancestors.
Abu-l Aas inherited the Quraysh love for trade. The Quraysh of course were known to be masters of the two annual trading expeditions, the winter expedition to the south, to Yemen, and the summer expedition to the north, to Syria. These two expeditions are mentioned in the... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:223 In the ninth year of the Hijrah, an Arab king made the first positive moves to Islaam after years of feeling hatred for it. He drew closer to faith (imaan) after opposing and combating it. And he finally pledged allegiance to the Prophet, peace be on him, after his adamant refusal to do so.
He was Adiyy, son of the famous Haatim at-Taai, who was known far and wide for his chivalry and fabulous generosity. Adiyy inherited the domain of his father and was confirmed in the position by the Tayy people. Part of his strength lay in the fact that... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:239 His hair looked dishevelled and his whole appearance was unkempt. He was thin and wiry with so little flesh on his bones that it was painful to look at him. Yet in single-handed combat he defeated and killed many opponents and in the thick of battle he was an outstanding fighter against the mushrikeen (polytheists). He was so courageous and daring that 'Umar once wrote to his governors throughout the Islamic state that they should not appoint him to lead any army out of fear that he would have them all killed by his daring exploits. This man was al-Baraa'... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:227 ‘Ali was the son of Abu Talib, the Prophet’s uncle. His mother was Fatimah bint ‘Asad, the first Hashimite woman born to a Hashimite man.
‘Ali is one of the ten Companions who were given the glad tidings of Paradise, the first young boy to accept Islam and one of the six members of the Shooraa (advisory) Council.
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said regarding him, “He who I regard a friend is also a friend of ‘Ali. O Allah! Treat as a friend whoever regards ‘Ali a friend and treat as enemy whoever regards him an enemy.”
He also... Sahaabah 25 Sep 2010 Hits:178 'Amr ibn Al-Aas was a prominent member of the Banoo Sahm section of the Quraysh. His father Al-'Aas ib Waail was the chief of the Banoo Sahm and was a well to do merchant who commanded great influence among the Quraish of Makkah. When the Prophet of Islam (peace be upon him) announced his mission, Al-'Aas was one of the prominent members of the Quraish who pressed all their influence into service to oppose the Prophet (peace be upon him) and torture the Muslims. Hishaam a brother of 'Amr, however, accepted Islaam in the early years of the mission of... Sahaabah 03 Feb 2011 Hits:224 Amr ibn al-Jamuh was one of the leading men in Yathrib in the days of Jahiliyyah. He was the chief of the Banoo Salamah and was known to be one of the most generous and valiant persons in the city.
One of the privileges of the city's leaders was having an idol to himself in his house. It was hoped that this idol would bless the leader in whatever he did. He was expected to offer sacrifices to it on special occasions and seek its help at times of distress. The idol of 'Amr was called Manaat. He had made it... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:178 In spite of the fact that he fought in the battles of Badr, Uhud, Khandaq and other major encounters, an-Nuayman remained a light-hearted person who was quick at repartee and who loved to play practical jokes on others.
He belonged to the Banu an-Najjar of Madinah and he was among the early Muslims of the city. He was one of those who pledged allegiance to the Prophet at the Second Pledge of 'Aqabah. He established links with the Quraysh when he married the sister of 'Abdur Rahman ibn 'Awf and later Umm Kulthum the daughter of 'Uqbah ibn Mu'ayt. She... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:183 The tribe of Muzaynah had their habitations some distance from Yathrib on the caravan route which linked the city to Makkah. News of the Prophet's arrival in Yathrib spread rapidly and soon reached the Muzaynah through members of the tribe who had left and returned.
One evening the chieftain of the tribe, an-Numan ibn Maqarrin, sat among the elders and other members of the tribe and addressed them,
"O my people, by God, we have learnt only good about Muhammad, and of His mission we have heard nothing but mercy, kindness and justice. What's wrong with us? Why do we tarry... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:207 His mother was Umm Sulaym bint Milhân and his father was Mâlik ibn al-Nadr. Umm Sulaym was one of the first women to embrace Islam in Madina. She accepted Islam at the hands of Mus’ab ibn Umayr, who had been sent by the Messenger, upon him be peace, to teach the people of Yathrib.
Her husband became angry when he heard that Umm Sulaym had become Muslim and when he overheard her teaching Anas the Shahâdah (Testimony of Faith). It is said that he left her and on leaving the house was attacked and murdered by one of his enemies.
After... Sahaabah 16 Sep 2010 Hits:328 At-Tufayl ibn 'Amr was the chief of the Daws tribe in pre-Qur'anic times and a distinguished Arab notable known for his manly virtues and good works.
He fed the hungry, comforted those in distress and granted asylum to refugees. He was also keenly interested in literature and was himself a sharp and sensitive poet capable of expressing the most delicate emotions.
Tufayl left the hearths of his village in Tihama in the south of the Arabian peninsula and set out for Makkah.
The struggle between the noble Prophet and the disbelieving Quraysh was already at its height. Each wanted to gain support... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:318 When the Prophet, peace be on him, returned to Madinah from the Farewell Pilgrimage in the tenth year after the Hijrah, he fell ill. N ews of his illness spread rapidly throughout the Arabian peninsula. Sincere Muslims everywhere were greatly saddened by the news but for others it was a time to disclose hidden hopes and ambitions and reveal their real attitudes to Islaam and the noble Prophet.
In al-Yamaamah, Musaylamah the Imposter renounced Islaam. So too did Tulayhah al-Asadi in the land of the Asad. And in the Yemen, al-Aswad al-Ansi also became an apostate. More than that, these three... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:234 He grew up in a home filled with the fragrance of imaan (faith), and in a family where everyone was imbued with the spirit of sacrifice. Habib's father, Zayd ibn Asim, was one of the first persons in Yathrib to accept Islaam and his mother, the celebrated Nusaybah bint Kab known as Umm Ammarah, was the first woman to bear arms in defence of Islam and in support of the blessed Prophet.
Habib, still at a tender age, was privileged to go with his mother, father, maternal aunt and brother to Makkah with the pioneering group of seventy five who pledged... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:232 History has recorded that he is the only person who was born inside the Ka'bah itself.
Together with a group of friends, his mother had gone inside this ancient House of God to inspect it. On that particular day it was open because of a festive occasion. She was pregnant and labor pains suddenly gripped her. She was unable to leave the Kabah. A leather mat was brought to her and she gave birth on it. The child was named Hakim. His father was Hazm who was the son of Khuwaylid. Hakim was therefore the nephew of the Lady Khadijah, the... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:215 "If you wish you may consider yourself among the Muhaajireen or, if you wish, you may consider yourself one of the Ansaar. Choose whichever is dearer to you."
With these words, the Prophet, peace be upon him, addressed Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamaan when he met him for the first time in Makkah. How did Hudhayfah come to have this choice'?
His father, al-Yaman was a Makkan from the tribe of Abs. He had killed someone and had been forced to leave Makkah. He had settled down in Yathrib, becoming an ally (halif) of the Banu al-Ash-hal and marrying into the tribe. A... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:185 He was at the end of the third decade of his life on the day the Prophet made public his call to guidance and truth. He was held in high regard by the Quraysh, being wealthy and of noble lineage. Some others like him, Sa'd ibn abi Waqqas, Mus'ab ibn Umayr and other sons of noble families in Makkah had become Muslims. He too might have followed their example were it not for his father. His father, Abu Jahl, was the foremost proponent of Shirk and one of the greatest tyrants of Makkah. Through torture, he sorely tested the faith... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:280 In spite of his noble standing among the Quraysh, Abu Talib, an uncle of the Prophet, was quite poor. He had a large family and did not have enough means to support them adequately. His poverty-stricken situation became much worse when a severe drought hit the Arabian peninsula. The drought destroyed vegetation and livestock and, it is said, people were driven to eat bones in the struggle for survival.
It was during this time of drought, before his call to prophethood, that Muhammad (peace be upon him) said to his uncle, al-'Abbaas, "Your brother, Abu Talib, has a large family. People... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:321 His name was unusual and incomplete. Julaybib means "small grown" being the diminutive form of the word "jalbaab". The name is an indication that Julaybib was small and short, even of dwarf-like stature. More than that, he is described as being "dameem" which means ugly, deformed, or of repulsive appearance.
Even more disturbing, for the society in which he lived, Julaybib's lineage was not known. There is no record of who his mother or his father was or to what tribe he belonged. This was a grave disability in the society in which he lived. Julaybib could not expect any compassion... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:243 A woman named Umm Anmaar who belonged to the Khuza'a tribe in Makkah went to the slave market in the city. She wanted to buy herself a youth for her domestic chores and to exploit his labour for economic gains. As she scrutinized the faces of those who were displayed for sale, her eyes fell on a boy who was obviously not yet in his teens. She saw that he was strong and healthy and that there were clear signs of intelligence on his face. She needed no further incentive to purchase him. She paid and walked away with her... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:226 Mu'aadh ibn Jabal was a young man growing up in Yathrib as the light of guidance and truth began to spread over the Arabian peninsula. He was a handsome and imposing character with black eyes and curly hair and immediately impressed whoever he met. He was already distinguished for the sharpness of his intelligence among young men of his own age.
The young Mu'aadh became a Muslim at the hands of Mus'ab ibn Umayr, the daa'iy (caller to Islaam) whom the Prophet had sent to Yathrib before the hijrah. Mu'aadh was among the seventy-two Yathribites who journeyed to Makkah, one year... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:490 Black, tall and sturdy, Muhammad ibn Maslamah towered above his contemporaries. He was a giant among the companions of the Prophet, a giant in body and a giant in deeds.
Significantly he was called Muhammad even before he became a Muslim. It would seem that his name was itself a pointer to the fact that he was among the first of the Yathribites to become a Muslim and to follow the teachings of the great Prophet. (*The name Muhammad was practically unknown at the time but since the Prophet encouraged Muslims to name themselves after him, it has become one of... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:221 Mus'ab ibn Umayr was born and grew up in the lap of affluence and luxury. His rich parents lavished a great deal of care and attention on him. He wore the most expensive clothes and the most stylish shoes of his time. Yemeni shoes were then considered to be very elegant and it was his privilege to have the very best of these.
As a youth he was admired by the Quraysh not only for his good looks and style but for his intelligence. His elegant bearing and keen mind endeared him to the Makkan nobility among whom he moved with... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:334 Nu'aym ibn Masud was from Najd in the northern highlands of Arabia. He belonged to the powerful Ghatafan tribe. As a young man, he was clever and alert. He was full of enterprise and travelled widely. He was resourceful, every ready to take up a challenge and not prepared to allow any problem to get the better of him.
This son of the desert was endowed with extraordinary presence of mind and unusual subtlety. He was however someone who liked to enjoy himself and gave himself over to the pursuit of youthful passions. He loved music and took delight in the... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:388 Here is the story of Rabi'ah told in his own words: "I was still quite young when the light of eemaan shone th rough me and my heart was opened to the teachings of Islaam. And when my eyes beheld the Messenger of God, for the first time, I loved him with a love that possessed my entire being. I loved him to the exclusion of everyone else.
One day I said to myself:
'Woe to you, Rabi'ah. Why don't you put yourself completely in the service of the Messenger of God, peace be on him. Go and suggest this to... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:210 Sa'id ibn Aamir al-Jumahi was one of thousands who left for the region of Tan'im on the outskirts of Makkah at the invitation of the Quraysh leaders to witness the killing of Khubayb ibn 'Adiy, one of the companions of Muhammad whom they had captured treacherously.
With his exuberant youthfulness and strength, Sa'id jostled through the crowd until he caught up with the Quraysh leaders, men like Sufyaan ibn Harb, and Safwan ibn Umayyah, who were leading the procession.
Now he could see the prisoner of the Quraysh shackled in his chains, the women and children pushing him to the place set... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:275 We are now in a small town in a narrow valley. There is no vegetation, no livestock, no gardens, no rivers. Desert after desert separates the town from the rest of the world. During the day the heat of the sun is unbearable and the nights are still and lonely. Tribes flock to it like animals. No government rules. There is no religion to guide people except one which promotes the worship of stone idols. There is no knowledge except priestcraft and a love for elegant poetry. This is Makkah and these are the Arabs.
In this town lies a young... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:234 Zayd the son of 'Amr stood away from the Quraysh crowd as they celebrated one of their festivals. Men were dressed in rich turbans of brocade and expensive Yemeni burdabs. Women and children were also exquisitely turned out in their fine clothes and glittering jewelry. Zayd watched as sacrificial animals, gaily caparisoned were led out to slaughter before the Quraysh idols. It was difficult for him to remain silent. Leaning against a wall of the Ka'bah, he shouted:
"O people of Quraysh! It is God Who has created the sheep. He it is Who has sent down rain from the... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:322 In giving advice to his companions, the n oble Prophet, peace be on him, once said, "Learn the Quran from four persons: Abdullah ibn Masud, Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah, Ubayy ibn Kab and Muadh ibn Jabal."
Who was this fourth companion in whom the Prophet had so much confidence that he considered him a hujjah or competent authority to teach the Quran and be a source of reference for it?
Salim was a slave and when he accepted Islam he was adopted as a son by a Muslim who was formerly a leading nobleman of the Quraysh. When the practice of adoption... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:250 This is a story of a seeker of Truth, the story of Salman the Persian, gleaned, to begin with, from his own words:
I grew up in the town of Isfahan in Persia in the village of Jayyan. My father was the Dihqan or chief of the village. He was the richest person there and had the biggest house.
Since I was a child my father loved me, more than he loved any other. As time went by his love for me became so strong and overpowering that he feared to lose me or have anything happen to me. So he kept... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:183 About twenty years before the start of the Prophet's mission, that is about the middle of the sixth century CE, an Arab named Sinan ibn Malik governed the city of al-Uballah on behalf of the Persian emperor. The city, which is now part of Basrah, lay on the banks of the Euphrates River. Sinan lived in a luxurious palace on the banks of the river. He had several children and was particularly fond of one of them who was then barely five years old. His name was Suhayb. He was blond and fair-complexioned. He was active and alert and gave... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:215 At the Battle of Badr, when Suhayl fell into the hands of the Muslims as a prisoner, 'Umar ibn al-Khattab came up to the Prophet and said: "Messenger of God! Let me pull out the two middle incisors of Suhayl ibn Amr so that he would not stand up and be able to speak out against you after this day."
"Certainly not, 'Umar," cautioned the Prophet. "I would not mutilate anyone lest God mutilate me even though I am a Prophet." And calling 'Umar closer to him, the blessed Prophet said:
"'Umar, perhaps Suhayl will do something in the future which will... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:169 Returning to Makkah in haste after a trading trip to Syria, Talhah asked his family:
"Did anything happen in Makkah since we left?"
"Yes," they replied. "Muhammad ibn 'Abdullah emerged alleging that he is a Prophet and Abu Quhafah (Abu Bakr) has followed him."
"I used to know Abu Bakr," said Talhah. "He is an easy-going, amiable, gentle man. He was an honest and upright trader. We were quite fond of him and loved sitting in his company because of his knowledge of Quraysh history and genealogy."
Later, Talhah went to Abu Bakr and asked:
"Is it true what they say, that... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:452 Thabit ibn Qays was a chieftain of the Khazraj and therefore a man of considerable influence in Yathrib. He was known for the sharpness of his mind and the power of his oratory. It was because of this that he became the khateeb or the spokesman and orator of the Prophet and Islaam.
He became a Muslim at the hands of Mus'ab ibn 'Umayr whose cool and persuasive logic and the sweetness and beauty of his Qur'an recital proved irresistible.
When the Prophet arrived in Madinah after the historic Hijrah, Thabit and a great gathering of horsemen gave him a warm and... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:260 In the sixth year after the hijrah, the Prophet, may the blessings of God be on him, decided to expand the scope of his mission. He sent eight letters to rulers in the Arabian peninsula and surrounding areas inviting them to Islaam. One of these rulers was Thumamah ibn Uthal.
Thumamah was one of the most powerful Arab rulers in pre-Qur'anic times. This is not surprising since he was a chieftain of the Banu Hanifah and one of the rulers of al-Yamamah whose word no one dared to challenge or disobey.
When Thumamah received the Prophet's letter, he was consumed by anger... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:164 "O Abu Mundhir! Which verse of the Book of God is the greatest?" asked the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace.
"Allah and His Messenger know best," came the reply.
The Prophet repeated the question and Abu Mundhir replied.
"Allah, there is no god but He, the Living the Self-Subsisting. Neither slumber overtakes him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth..." and most likely he went on to complete the Verse of the Throne (Aayat al-Kursi).
The Prophet smote his chest with his right hand in approval on hearing... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:298 Lineage:
Ubay ibn Ka’b ibn Ubayd ibn Zayd ibn Mua’wiyyah ibn Amr ibn Maalik ibn Najjar.
Nicknamed: Abu Mundhir, aswell as Abu at-Tufayl.
He was from the chief of the Qur’ân recitors.
He had two sons: at-Tufayl, and Muhammad and a daughter: Umm Amr.[1]Date of Birth:
He was born during the time of the Prophet (sallahAllaahu 'alayhi wasallam).Description:
He is recognized as the greatest reciter (Qaari) of the Qur’ân after the Prophet (sallahAllaahu alayhi wasallam).
He was a man of average height; not tall nor short. He had white hair and beard.
He witnessed and participated in: the battle of Badr, Uhud, the pledge of Aqabah,... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:556 'Umayr ibn Sa'd became an orphan at an early age. His father died leaving him and his mother poor and destitute. His mother eventually married again, to one of the richest men in Madinah. His name was Julas ibn Suwayd who was from the powerful tribe of al-Aws.
Umayr was well looked after by Julas and loved him as a son would love a father. Indeed he began to forget that he was an orphan. As 'Umayr grew older, Julas' fondness and love for him grew. Julas would marvel at the intelligence he displayed in everything he did and at the... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:178 'Umayr ibn Wahb al-Jumahi returned s afely from the Battle of Badr. His son, Wahb, was left behind, a prisoner in the hands of the Muslims. 'Umayr feared that the Muslims would punish the youth severely because of the persecution he himself had meted out to the Prophet and the torture he had inflicted on his companions.
One morning 'Umayr went to the Sacred Masjid to make tawaaf around the Ka'bah and worship his idols. He found Safwaan ibn Umayyah sitting near the Ka'bah, went up to him and said:
"Sabaahan (Good Morning), Quraysh chieftain."
"Sabaahan, Ibn Wahb," replied Safwan. "Let us talk... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:226 After a long and exhausting journey, the Prophet, peace be on him, is at last on the outskirts of Yathrib.
The good people of the city go out to meet him.
Many crowd the narrow streets.
Some stand on roof-tops chanting Laa ilaaha illaa Allah and Allaahu Akbar in sheer joy at meeting the Prophet of Mercy and his loyal companion, Abu Bakr as-Siddiq.
The small girls of the city come out gaily beating their daffs and singing the words of welcome:
Tala 'a-l badru alaynaa
The full moon has come upon us.
Min Thaniyaati-l Wadaa'
From beyond the hills of Thaniyaati-l Wadaa
Wajaba-sh... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:217 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab, the head of the rapidly expanding Muslim State went to bed early just after the Salat al-Isha. He wanted to have a rest and feel refreshed for his nightly tour of inspection of the capital city which he often did incognito. Before he could/all asleep however, the post from the outlying regions of the State arrived informing him that the Persian forces confronting the Muslims were proving especially difficult to subdue. They were able to send in reinforcements and supplies from many pl aces to relieve their armies on the point of defeat. The letter urged Umar... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:176
IN the second year after Hijrah, when the Muslims were preparing for a showdown with the powerful pagans of Makkah at Badr, a scrawny 11-year-old boy came forward and offered to join the soldiers. He was crestfallen when the Prophet (peace be upon him) declined to include him in the fighting ranks.
A year later at Uhud, when the pagans gathered to avenge their defeat at Badr, several youngsters crowded around the Prophet (peace be upon him) once again, hoping to try their luck. The Prophet (peace be upon him) looked at them apologetically and was about to send them back,... Sahaabah 01 Jan 2012 Hits:14 In the Battle of Mu'tah, the Prophet (peace be upon him) stood to pay his farewell to the departing Muslim army on its way to fight the Romans and to announce the name of the three successive commanders of the army: "Zaid Ibn Haarithah is your first commander, but in case he is wounded, Ja'far Ibn Abi Taalib will take over the command, and if the latter is wounded then `Abd Allah Ibn Rawaahah will replace him."
But who was Zaid Ibn Haarithah. Who was the beloved one of the Prophet (peace be upon him)?Narrators and historians described his appearance as... Sahaabah 02 Feb 2011 Hits:241 People are made up of basic "metals" or qualities. The best of them in Jaahiliyyah are the best of them in Islaam, according to a hadeeth of the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Here are two pictures of a noble companion, one during his life in Jaahiliyyah and the other after he became a Muslim.
In Jaahiliyyah, this Saahabi was known as Zayd al-Khayl. When he became a Muslim, the Prophet renamed him Zayd al-Khayr.
The tribe of 'Aamir were afflicted one year by a severe drought which destroyed crops and vegetation and caused livestock to perish. So bad was it that one... Sahaabah 25 May 2010 Hits:149 Zubair (may Allah be pleased with him) was the son of Al-'Awwaam and the father of 'Abdullah ibn Zubair. Zubair is one of the most respectable and famous personalities of Islam. The Prophet (peace be upon him) himself had decorated him with the title of "Hawaari ar-Rasool" or the Disciple of the Messenger of Allah. He was one of those ten companions of the Prophet about whom the Prophet (peace be upon him) had prophecised of their entry into Paradise. His eminence may be judged by the fact that 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) would honorably... Sahaabah 08 Sep 2010 Hits:459Abbad Ibn Bishr
Abdullah ibn Abbas
Abdullah Ibn Hudhafah as-Sahmi
Abdullah Ibn Jahsh
Abdullah Ibn Mas'ud
Abdullah ibn Rawahah
Abdullah Ibn Salaam
Abdullah Ibn Umar
Abdullah Ibn Umm Maktum
Abdur-Rahman Ibn Awf
Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari
Abu Dharr Al-Ghifaari
Abu Hurayrah
Abu Musa Al-Ashari
Abu Salamah
Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harith
Abu Ubaydah ibn Al-Jarrah
Abu-d Dardaa
Abu-l Aas ibn ar-Rabiah
Adiyy Ibn Hatim
Al-Baraa Ibn Malik Al-Ansari
Ali Ibn Abi Talib
Amr ibn Al-Aas
Amr Ibn Al-Jamuh
An-Nuayman Ibn Amr
An-Numan Ibn Muqarrin
Anas ibn Maalik
At-Tufayl Ibn Amr Ad-Dawsi
Fayruz Ad-Daylami
Habib Ibn Zayd Al-Ansari
Hakim ibn Hazm
Hudhayfah Ibn Al-Yaman
Ikrimah Ibn Abi Jahl
Jafar ibn Abi Talib
Julaybib
Khabbab Ibn Al-Aratt
Mu'aadh Ibn Jabal
Muhammad Ibn Maslamah
Musab Ibn Umayr
Nuaym Ibn Masud
Rabiah Ibn Kab
Sa'id Al-Jumahi and Khubayb ibn 'Adiy
Sad Ibn Abi Waqqas
Said Ibn Zayd and Zayd ibn Amr
Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah
Salman al-Farsi
Suhayb Ar-Rumi
Suhayl Ibn Amr
Talhah ibn Ubaydullah
Thabit Ibn Qays
Thumamah Ibn Uthal
Ubay Ibn Ka'b
Ubay ibn Ka’b
Umayr ibn Sad al-Ansari
Umayr Ibn Wahb
Uqbah Ibn Aamir
Utbah Ibn Ghazwan
Zaid Bin Thaabit
Zaid Ibn Haarithah
Zayd Al-Khayr
Zubair ibn al-Awwaam
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