When the news of the battle of Badr reached the Negus, the king of Abyssinia, he summoned Ja'far ibn Abi Talib to inform him, and this is how the dialogue went.
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Biography of the Companions
This is the story of one of the oldest sources of the Hadith (traditions) of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.
This is the story of how the tribe of Tayi embraced Islam and believed in the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.
Safanah, the daughter of Hatim Al-Tayi, was an eloquent woman, and the Prophet's generosity was the driving force behind his Dawah.
The story of one of the youngest of the companions of the Prophet, pbuh, and the son of one of the great leaders in Islam's history.
This is the story of one of the lesser-known companions of the Prophet, pbuh. Yet, he is one of the 1400 who attended the Tree Allegiance. He was the herd keeper of the Prophet, and he is known for many other contributions to Islam.
In this article, we discuss Omar Ibn Al-Khattab and his piety. We share five stories about his justice, leadership, and reverence for God.
Abu Bakr wasn't the most courageous, the most defender of Rasulul Allah, the poorest, or the most active in worship.
Al-Bara' ibn Malik was a man of disheveled hair, dusty appearance, thin frame, and delicate bones. To the casual observer, he appeared unremarkable—perhaps even weak. Many who saw him for the first time would dismiss him, their eyes moving past his frail form without a second thought. Yet beneath this unassuming exterior lay extraordinary courage, unmatched valor, and a spirit of sacrifice that would change the course of Islamic history.
Abu Abd al-Rahman Abdullah ibn Mas'ud ibn Ghafil ibn Habib al-Sahli al-Hudhali (may Allah be pleased with him) was one of the greatest companions of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Born into the tribe of Hudhail, he would become the scholar of the Ummah, the sixth person to embrace Islam, and one of those given glad tidings of Paradise.
This is the story of the man for whom the Prophet himself dug the grave, laid him to rest, and made a supplication so heartfelt that Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud wished it had been for him.
Al-Baraʾ ibn Malik was a brave Companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), renowned for his exceptional courage in battle and his deep devotion to Islam.
Umm Kulthum bint Uqbah ibn Abi Mu'ayt was a noble Companion of the Prophet ﷺ from the Quraysh tribe. She was known for her extraordinary beauty, intelligence, love for knowledge, and her remarkable courage in embracing Islam during its most challenging early days.
She was a slave belonging to Abdullah ibn Ubayy ibn Salul. In that era, a slave was owned both in soul and body. Her master sought to force her into adultery for profit, but she refused and sought the Prophet's help. The Qur'an was then revealed, prohibiting the coercion of women, whether free or enslaved, into such sins.
When Fatima bint Asad passed away, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ took off his shirt and used it as her shroud. He descended into her grave, digging and widening it with his own hands. He emerged with tears in his eyes and prayed for her, asking Allah to resurrect her clothed, as she was shrouded in the shirt of the Prophet ﷺ.
Islam taught people freedom, devotion, love, and many other lessons. Read this story that took place between Umar ibn Al-Khattab and Umm Kulthum bint Abi Bakr (and notice their ages!)