The Companions
The people who stood with the Prophet ﷺThe Companions
Who they were, and what they are remembered for.
The Prophet's closest friend and his companion in the Cave of Thawr during the Hijrah. He freed many enslaved Muslims, and led the community as caliph after the Prophet's passing (11–13 AH).
Known for justice, humility and a strong sense of accountability. Under him the state grew widely, and the Hijri calendar was introduced (13–23 AH).
Known for modesty and generosity — he funded the Muslim army and a well for Madinah. He is remembered for having the Quran copied into standard volumes sent to the main cities (23–35 AH).
Raised in the Prophet's household, he accepted Islam very young and was known for courage and deep knowledge. He married Fatimah and served as caliph from 35 to 40 AH.
The Prophet's first wife, who believed in him at once and supported the mission with her wealth and comfort. He spoke of her with love long after her passing, in the Year of Sorrow.
One of the greatest scholars among the Companions, she narrated more than two thousand hadiths and taught many of the leading scholars of the next generation.
The Prophet's youngest daughter, wife of Ali and mother of Hasan and Husayn. She was known for her modesty and closeness to her father.
Enslaved in Makkah and tortured for his faith, he kept repeating “Ahad, Ahad” (One, One). Abu Bakr freed him, and the Prophet ﷺ chose his beautiful voice to give the first adhan.
The Prophet's uncle and foster-brother. He accepted Islam in the early years and defended the Muslims bravely, until he was martyred at the Battle of Uhud.
A brilliant commander of Quraysh who accepted Islam before the conquest of Makkah. The Prophet ﷺ gave him this title, and he led Muslim armies to many victories.
A wealthy youth of Makkah who gave up comfort for Islam. The Prophet ﷺ sent him to teach the Quran in Madinah, where many people accepted Islam through him. He was martyred at Uhud.
He travelled far and long searching for the truth before finding the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah. His idea of digging a trench helped protect the city in the Battle of the Trench.
The Prophet's young cousin, for whom the Prophet ﷺ prayed to be given understanding of religion. He became one of the greatest scholars of Quranic explanation (tafsir).
Once enslaved, he was freed and cherished by the Prophet ﷺ, who loved him dearly. His name appears in the Quran (33:37). He was among the first to accept Islam and was martyred at Mu'tah.