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الصحابة

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)
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Abu Bakr as-Siddiq

أبو بكر الصديق

The Truthful

First adult male to accept Islam, closest companion, and first Caliph.

First Caliph of Islam
Donated all his wealth for Islam
Accompanied Prophet ﷺ in Hijrah

"If I were to take a Khalil (intimate friend), I would have taken Abu Bakr." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

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Umar ibn al-Khattab

عمر بن الخطاب

Al-Farooq (The Distinguisher)

Second Caliph, known for his justice, strength, and expansion of the Islamic state.

Second Caliph
Conquered Persia and Byzantine territories
Established Islamic calendar

"Islam was strengthened by the conversion of Umar." — Ibn Mas'ud

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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.

Third Caliph
Married Ruqayyah then Umm Kulthum
Standardized the Quran

"Should I not feel shy before one whom even the angels feel shy before?" — Prophet ﷺ about Uthman

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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.

Fourth Caliph
First youth to accept Islam
Married Fatimah (RA)

"I am the city of knowledge and Ali is its gate." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

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Khadijah bint Khuwaylid

خديجة بنت خويلد

Mother of the Believers

First wife of Prophet ﷺ, first person to accept Islam, supported him through hardship.

First to accept Islam
Supported the Prophet ﷺ with her wealth
Mother of Fatimah

"The best of its women is Maryam, and the best of its women is Khadijah." — Prophet ﷺ

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Aisha bint Abi Bakr

عائشة بنت أبي بكر

Mother of the Believers

Wife of Prophet ﷺ, greatest female scholar of Islam, narrated over 2,000 hadiths.

Narrated 2,210 hadiths
Scholars would consult her
Prophet ﷺ passed away in her arms

"Take half your religion from this Humaira (Aisha)." — Prophet ﷺ

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Bilal ibn Rabah

بلال بن رباح

First Muezzin

Freed slave from Abyssinia, tortured for his faith, became first caller to prayer.

First Muezzin in Islam
Endured torture saying "Ahad, Ahad" (One, One)
Freed by Abu Bakr

"I heard the sound of your footsteps in Paradise." — Prophet ﷺ to Bilal

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Khalid ibn al-Walid

خالد بن الوليد

Sword of Allah

Undefeated military commander who never lost a battle after accepting Islam.

Never lost a battle
Conquered Persia and Byzantine territories
Commanded over 100 battles

"Khalid is a sword from the swords of Allah." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

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