The Noble Companions
The blessed generation who learned directly from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and carried Islam to the world.
"The best of people are my generation, then those who follow them, then those who follow them."— Prophet Muhammad ﷺ (Bukhari & Muslim)
Abu Bakr as-Siddiq
أبو بكر الصديق
The TruthfulFirst adult male to accept Islam, closest companion, and first Caliph.
"If I were to take a Khalil (intimate friend), I would have taken Abu Bakr." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Umar ibn al-Khattab
عمر بن الخطاب
Al-Farooq (The Distinguisher)Second Caliph, known for his justice, strength, and expansion of the Islamic state.
"Islam was strengthened by the conversion of Umar." — Ibn Mas'ud
Uthman ibn Affan
عثمان بن عفان
Dhun-Nurayn (Possessor of Two Lights)Third Caliph, married two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ, compiled the standard Quran.
"Should I not feel shy before one whom even the angels feel shy before?" — Prophet ﷺ about Uthman
Ali ibn Abi Talib
علي بن أبي طالب
Asadullah (Lion of Allah)Fourth Caliph, cousin and son-in-law of Prophet ﷺ, first youth to accept Islam.
"I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
خديجة بنت خويلد
Mother of the BelieversFirst wife of Prophet ﷺ, first person to accept Islam, supported him through hardship.
"The best of its women is Maryam, and the best of its women is Khadijah." — Prophet ﷺ
Aisha bint Abi Bakr
عائشة بنت أبي بكر
Mother of the BelieversWife of Prophet ﷺ, greatest female scholar of Islam, narrated over 2,000 hadiths.
"Take half your religion from this Humaira (Aisha)." — Prophet ﷺ
Bilal ibn Rabah
بلال بن رباح
First MuezzinFreed slave from Abyssinia, tortured for his faith, became first caller to prayer.
"I heard the sound of your footsteps in Paradise." — Prophet ﷺ to Bilal
Khalid ibn al-Walid
خالد بن الوليد
Sword of AllahUndefeated military commander who never lost a battle after accepting Islam.
"Khalid is a sword from the swords of Allah." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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