Companions

The closest friend of the Prophet ﷺ, first adult man to embrace Islam, his companion in the Hijra cave, and the first Rightly-Guided Caliph.

A wife of the Prophet ﷺ and daughter of Abu Bakr. One of the greatest scholars among the companions, she narrated over 2,000 hadith and taught many students.

The fourth Rightly-Guided Caliph, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet ﷺ, first youth to embrace Islam. Renowned for his knowledge, courage, and eloquence.

The beloved daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, called "az-Zahra" (the Radiant). Wife of Ali and mother of Hasan and Husayn; a leader of the women of Paradise.

The first wife of the Prophet ﷺ and the first person to believe in him. A noble, wealthy merchant who supported the early mission with her wealth and devotion.

The second Rightly-Guided Caliph, called 'al-Faruq' (the distinguisher). Renowned for his justice and the vast expansion of the Islamic state.

The third Rightly-Guided Caliph, called 'Dhul-Nurayn' — Possessor of Two Lights. He compiled the Quran into the one standard text used to this day.

One of the ten promised Paradise, a wealthy merchant famed for his immense generosity, donating huge portions of his wealth in the cause of Allah.

Cousin of the Prophet ﷺ, called 'Scholar of the Ummah' and 'Interpreter of the Quran'. The Prophet ﷺ prayed for him to be given deep religious insight.

An early convert and one of the foremost authorities on the Quran. The Prophet ﷺ praised his recitation; he taught a generation of Quran scholars in Kufa.

Son of Umar ibn al-Khattab, famed for meticulously following the Sunnah in every detail. A major narrator of hadith and a leading scholar of the next generation.

The companion who narrated the most hadith — over 5,000. He devoted himself entirely to the Prophet ﷺ in Medina, memorizing his words and deeds.

One of the ten promised Paradise, called "the Trustworthy of this Ummah" by the Prophet ﷺ. A brilliant general who led the conquest of Syria.

The personal servant of the Prophet ﷺ for ten years, beginning in childhood. He narrated over 2,000 hadith and was among the last companions to pass away.

An Abyssinian freed from slavery, tortured for his faith yet steadfast. Chosen by the Prophet ﷺ as the first muezzin of Islam for his beautiful, resonant voice.

A wife of the Prophet ﷺ and daughter of Umar. She was a devoted worshipper and entrusted with safeguarding the first complete written copy of the Quran.

The uncle of the Prophet ﷺ, called "the Lion of Allah" (Asadullah) and "Master of the Martyrs". A mighty warrior martyred at the Battle of Uhud.

Cousin of the Prophet ﷺ and brother of Ali, called "at-Tayyar" (the flyer) for the wings Allah gave him in Paradise. He led the migration to Abyssinia.

A brilliant military commander titled "Sayfullah" (the Sword of Allah) by the Prophet ﷺ. He never lost a battle and led decisive victories in the conquests.

A young companion praised by the Prophet ﷺ as the most knowledgeable of his Ummah in halal and haram. He was sent to teach Islam in Yemen.

A young noble of Mecca who gave up luxury for Islam. The first ambassador of Islam, sent to teach the people of Medina; martyred at Uhud carrying the banner.

One of the ten promised Paradise and the first to shoot an arrow in defence of Islam. He commanded the Muslim army that conquered Persia at the Battle of Qadisiyyah.

A Persian truth-seeker who embraced Islam after long travels. The Prophet ﷺ called him 'one of us'. Proposed the Trench strategy at the Battle of Khandaq.

One of the ten companions promised Paradise. He shielded the Prophet ﷺ with his own body at the Battle of Uhud, earning the name "the Living Martyr".

The chief scribe of revelation for the Prophet ﷺ. He was entrusted with compiling the Quran into a single book under Abu Bakr and standardizing it under Uthman.

One of the ten promised Paradise, cousin of the Prophet ﷺ and a fearless warrior. The Prophet ﷺ called him "my disciple" (hawari).

An early convert renowned for his asceticism, truthfulness, and outspoken stand for justice and the rights of the poor. The Prophet ﷺ praised his sincerity.

A chief of the Ansar (Helpers) of Medina whose embrace of Islam brought his whole tribe to faith. At his death, the Prophet ﷺ said the Throne of Allah shook.

One of the ten promised Paradise. An early convert whose sister's embrace of Islam was pivotal in the conversion of Umar ibn al-Khattab.

A master reciter of the Quran, called "the Master of Reciters" (Sayyid al-Qurra). The Prophet ﷺ said Allah commanded him to recite the Quran to Ubayy.