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The Companions

An expanded page with the ten promised Paradise, Hamzah, the Mothers of the Believers, the Prophet’s daughters and sons, and many more Companions with short introductions.

Choose a group from the drop-down sections. Information is short and clear, with no depiction of prophets or Companions.

🏆The ten promised Paradise10 names
One of the ten promised Paradise

Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

The first Rightly Guided Caliph and the Prophet’s companion during the Hijrah and in the cave.

💡 Truthfulness, good friendship, and giving.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Umar ibn al-Khattab

The second Rightly Guided Caliph, known for justice, responsibility, and strength in what was right.

💡 Justice and responsibility.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Uthman ibn Affan

The third Rightly Guided Caliph, known for modesty and generosity. Standard copies of the Mushaf were sent to major regions in his time.

💡 Modesty, generosity, and service to the Quran.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Ali ibn Abi Talib

The Prophet’s cousin, husband of Fatimah, and fourth Rightly Guided Caliph; known for courage and knowledge.

💡 Courage, knowledge, and love of good.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Talhah ibn Ubaydillah

An early Companion known for generosity and courage and for helping Muslims in many situations.

💡 Generosity and supporting good.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Az-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam

The Prophet’s cousin through his aunt and an early Muslim, known for courage and loyalty.

💡 Courage and loyalty.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf

A Muhajir known for successful trade, hard work, generosity, and charity.

💡 Work, generosity, and self-reliance.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Sad ibn Abi Waqqas

An early Muslim and later a capable leader, known for courage and steadiness.

💡 Steadiness and courage.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Said ibn Zayd

An early Muslim who lived with steadiness and humility away from seeking fame.

💡 Steadiness and humility.
One of the ten promised Paradise

Abu Ubaydah Amir ibn al-Jarrah

A leading Companion whom the Prophet ﷺ described as the trustworthy one of this Ummah.

💡 Trustworthiness and humility.
🦁Master of the martyrs1 names
Master of the martyrs

Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib

The Prophet’s uncle and foster-brother, known for courage; he supported the Muslims and was martyred at Uhud.

💡 Courage, support for truth, and love of the Prophet ﷺ.
🌸Wives of the Prophet ﷺ · Mothers of the Believers11 names
Mother of the Believers

Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

The Prophet’s first wife and the first believer in him; she strongly supported him and was the mother of most of his children.

💡 Loyalty, generosity, and steadiness.
Mother of the Believers

Sawdah bint Zamah

She migrated to Abyssinia early and later married the Prophet ﷺ after Khadijah’s death; known for kindness and simplicity.

💡 Patience and kindness.
Mother of the Believers

Aishah bint Abi Bakr

Daughter of Abu Bakr and one of the greatest scholars among the Companions, narrating and teaching much knowledge.

💡 Love of knowledge and asking to understand.
Mother of the Believers

Hafsah bint Umar

Daughter of Umar. The Quran sheets collected earlier were kept with her for a period and used when copies were prepared in Uthman’s time.

💡 Trust and care for the Quran.
Mother of the Believers · Mother of the Needy

Zaynab bint Khuzaymah

Known as “Mother of the Needy” because of her generosity toward people in need.

💡 Mercy and charity.
Mother of the Believers

Umm Salamah Hind bint Abi Umayyah

A Muhajirah known for wisdom; her advice had a helpful role during Hudaybiyyah.

💡 Wisdom and good counsel.
Mother of the Believers

Zaynab bint Jahsh

A relative of the Prophet ﷺ, known for working with her hands and giving much in charity.

💡 Work and charity.
Mother of the Believers

Juwayriyah bint al-Harith

Known for worship and remembrance; her marriage to the Prophet ﷺ brought wide benefit to her people.

💡 Dhikr and positive impact.
Mother of the Believers

Umm Habibah Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan

She migrated to Abyssinia and remained firm in Islam away from her family before marrying the Prophet ﷺ.

💡 Steadiness and patience.
Mother of the Believers

Safiyyah bint Huyayy

She lived in the Prophet’s household and was known for dignity, patience, and generosity.

💡 Patience and generosity.
Mother of the Believers

Maymunah bint al-Harith

Commonly regarded as the last woman the Prophet ﷺ married; she was known for goodness and maintaining family ties.

💡 Family ties and love of good.
💗Daughters of the Prophet ﷺ4 names
Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ

Zaynab bint Muhammad ﷺ

The Prophet’s eldest daughter; she accepted Islam and later joined the Muslims in Madinah after difficult years in Makkah.

💡 Patience and loyalty.
Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ

Ruqayyah bint Muhammad ﷺ

She married Uthman ibn Affan and migrated with him to Abyssinia and later Madinah.

💡 Patience and sacrifice for good.
Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ

Umm Kulthum bint Muhammad ﷺ

She married Uthman after her sister Ruqayyah died; this is why Uthman was called Dhun-Nurayn.

💡 Patience and good companionship.
Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ

Fatimah az-Zahra

The Prophet’s daughter, wife of Ali, and mother of al-Hasan and al-Husayn; she was deeply loved by her father.

💡 Modesty, patience, and family love.
🌙Sons of the Prophet ﷺ3 names
Son of the Prophet ﷺ

Al-Qasim ibn Muhammad ﷺ

The Prophet’s first son; the kunyah Abu al-Qasim came from his name. He died in childhood in Makkah.

💡 Patience and tenderness in family life.
Son of the Prophet ﷺ

Abdullah ibn Muhammad ﷺ

A son of the Prophet ﷺ and Khadijah who died in childhood; early biographical works also mention the titles at-Tayyib and at-Tahir.

💡 Patience when facing loss.
Son of the Prophet ﷺ

Ibrahim ibn Muhammad ﷺ

Born in Madinah to Mariyah al-Qibtiyyah; the Prophet ﷺ loved him dearly, and he died in childhood.

💡 Mercy toward children and patience in grief.
🏡Prophet’s family and relatives4 names
Uncle of the Prophet ﷺ

Al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib

The Prophet’s uncle and father of Abdullah ibn Abbas; he became a Companion and was known for generosity and family ties.

💡 Family ties and generosity.
Cousin of the Prophet ﷺ

Jafar ibn Abi Talib

The Prophet’s cousin and Ali’s brother; he migrated to Abyssinia, spoke before the Negus, and was martyred at Mutah.

💡 Courage and clear speech.
Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ

Al-Hasan ibn Ali

Son of Ali and Fatimah and grandson of the Prophet ﷺ; known for forbearance and helping reconcile Muslims.

💡 Forbearance and reconciliation.
Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ

Al-Husayn ibn Ali

Son of Ali and Fatimah and grandson of the Prophet ﷺ, deeply loved by the Prophet and known for dignity and courage.

💡 Love of the Prophet’s family and steadiness in good.
More Companions19 names
Mu’adhdhin of the Prophet ﷺ

Bilal ibn Rabah

An early Muslim and a mu’adhdhin of the Prophet ﷺ, known for patience and steadfastness.

💡 Patience and care for prayer.
Companion

Salman al-Farisi

He searched for truth on a long journey and later suggested digging the trench around Madinah.

💡 Seeking knowledge and useful thinking.
Teacher in Madinah

Musab ibn Umayr

An early young Muslim whom the Prophet ﷺ sent to Madinah before the Hijrah to teach Islam and Quran.

💡 Gentle teaching and service.
Served the Prophet ﷺ

Anas ibn Malik

He served the Prophet ﷺ for ten years from a young age and narrated many hadiths about his character and daily life.

💡 Manners and love of knowledge.
Scholar of the Ummah

Abdullah ibn Abbas

The Prophet’s cousin who later became one of the major scholars of the Companions, especially in Quran explanation.

💡 Seeking knowledge and understanding the Quran.
Scribe of revelation

Zayd ibn Thabit

One of the scribes of revelation with an important role in collecting the Quran under Abu Bakr and preparing copies under Uthman.

💡 Precision and service to Allah’s Book.
Quran scholar

Abdullah ibn Masud

An early Muslim close to the Prophet ﷺ, famous for Quran recitation and understanding.

💡 Staying close to the Quran and knowledge.
Quran reciter and teacher

Ubayy ibn Kab

An Ansari and scribe of revelation, widely known among the Companions for Quran recitation and teaching.

💡 Mastering and teaching the Quran.
Scholar

Muadh ibn Jabal

An Ansari known for knowledge; the Prophet ﷺ sent him to Yemen to teach and guide people.

💡 Knowledge and wise teaching.
Hadith narrator

Abu Hurayrah

He stayed close to the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah and worked hard to preserve hadith, becoming one of its most prolific narrators.

💡 Memory and dedication to learning.
Sword of Allah

Khalid ibn al-Walid

A skilled military leader who accepted Islam after Hudaybiyyah and used his experience in service of the Muslims.

💡 Use skills in service of good.
Early Muslim

Ammar ibn Yasir

One of the earliest Muslims; he and his family patiently endured hardship in Makkah.

💡 Patience and steadiness.
Keeper of a trust

Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman

Known for wisdom and for keeping sensitive information entrusted to him by the Prophet ﷺ.

💡 Keeping trusts and avoiding harm.
Beautiful Quran reciter

Abu Musa al-Ashari

A Companion from Yemen, known for knowledge and a beautiful voice in Quran recitation.

💡 Beautiful recitation and teaching good.
Hadith narrator

Jabir ibn Abdullah

An Ansari Companion who narrated many hadiths and was dedicated to learning.

💡 Seeking and transmitting knowledge faithfully.
Leader among the Ansar

Sad ibn Muadh

A major Ansari whose acceptance of Islam influenced his people and who supported the Prophet ﷺ in important moments.

💡 Leadership and good influence.
Beloved Companion

Zayd ibn Harithah

Very close to the Prophet ﷺ, he chose to stay with him, accepted Islam, served as a leader, and was martyred at Mutah.

💡 Loyalty, love, and obedience.
Young leader

Usamah ibn Zayd

Son of Zayd ibn Harithah, loved by the Prophet ﷺ and appointed to leadership while still young.

💡 Responsibility and trust in young people.
Companion

Abu Dharr al-Ghifari

An early Muslim known for truthfulness, simplicity, and sincere advice.

💡 Truthfulness and contentment.
🌷Women Companions5 names
Dhat an-Nitaqayn

Asma bint Abi Bakr

Daughter of Abu Bakr and sister of Aishah; she helped prepare provisions for the Hijrah.

💡 Courage and helping family.
Ansari Companion

Umm Sulaym

Mother of Anas ibn Malik; she accepted Islam early and raised her son upon good, bringing him to learn from the Prophet ﷺ.

💡 Raising children upon good and loving knowledge.
Umm Ammarah

Nusaybah bint Kab

An Ansari woman who pledged to the Prophet ﷺ and was known for courage and service to the Muslim community.

💡 Courage and responsibility.
Early Muslim

Sumayyah bint Khayyat

Mother of Ammar and one of the earliest Muslims; she remained steadfast despite severe persecution and is remembered as the first martyr in Islam.

💡 Steadiness and patience.
Close to the Prophet’s household

Umm Ayman Barakah

She cared for the Prophet ﷺ from childhood, later accepted Islam and migrated, and was honored by him.

💡 Loyalty, love, and patience.