HAZRAT ABU BAKR SIDIQUE (RA)
 He belonged to Banu Taym
 Closest friend of Holy Prophet
 First free male adult to accept Islam
 Accepted Islam without hesitation
 Invited others to Islam
 Used his wealth for Islam
 Freed Hazrat Bilal from Umayya bin Khalaf
 Bore all early persecution
 Got beaten in protecting Holy Prophet
 First one to believe in Mairaj
 Got the title of “Siddique”
 Migrated with Holy Prophet to Yathrab
 Mentioned in Quran (9:40) as “one to the
two”
 Bought the land for masjid e Nabwi
 Paired with Kharij bin Zaid.
 Father of Hazrat Ayesha (RA)
 Became father in law of H. Prophet
 Participated in all the battles
 Donated everything during Tabuk
 After farewell sermon Holy Prophet said: “I
have paid everyone’s debt but my debt to
Abu Bakr will be paid by Allah on the Day of
Judgement”
 Became Imam to lead the prayers during last
illness of Holy Prophet.
 Calmed everyone down on the demise of Holy
Prophet (pbuh)
HAZRAT UMAR BIN KHATTAB (RA)
 He belonged to Banu Adi
 Initially he opposed Islam.
 He was going to kill Holy Prophet, when Nuim
informed him his sister, Fatima, and brother in
law, Saeed bin Zaid, had accepted Islam.
 He went to them in anger and started beating
Saeed.
 There, he read Quran and decided to accept
Islam in 6th year of Prophethood
 Holy Prophet had prayed for conversion of
either Umar or Amr bin Hashim.
 Muslims started praying openly after his
conversion to Islam.
 He had the title of “Farooq”
 He migrated openly to Yathrab.
 He participated in all the battles.
 Holy Prophet married his daughter H. Hafsa
(RA)
 He was not satisfied with the terms of Treaty
of Hudaibiya.
 He took Bayt e Ridwan
 He objected to the terms of treaty
 He donated half of his wealth at Tabuk.
 He participated in conquest of Makkah, Hajj
and farewell sermon.
 He lost control at the demise of Holy Prophet
(PBUH).
 HAZRAT USMAN BIN AFFAN (RA)
 He belonged to Banu Umayya.
 He was the first one to accept Islam from his
clan.
 He accepted Islam along with H. Talha on the
invitation of Hazrat Abu Bakr.
 He was beaten by his uncle for accepting
Islam
 He was son in law of Holy Prophet
 He was married to Hazrat Ruqayya.
 He was the leader of 1st group that migrated
to Abysiniya.
 His son, Abdullah died at age 6.
 He bore all early persecutions including
Boycott of Banu Hashim.
 Later, he migrated to Yathrab.
 He was paired with Aus bin Thabit.
 He did not take part in Battle of Badr,
because of H. Ruqayya’s health
 After death of H. Ruqayya, he married H.
Umme Kulthoom.
 He got the title of “Zul Nurain”
 He also got the title of “Ghani” for his
generosity.
 He was sent as messenger during treaty of
Hudaibiya.
 The rumour of his death led to Bayt e
Ridwan.
 He donated nine hundred and forty camels,
and sixty horses at Tabuk Expedition. He also
brought ten thousand dinars to equip the
army
 He was present at Conquest of Makkah, Haj
and Farewell sermon of Holy Prophet (pbuh)
 He bought a well and donated it to be used
by the rich, poor and travelers. He was given
the title of Ghani.
HAZRAT ALI BIN ABI TALIB (RA)
 He belonged to Banu Hashim
 He was the son of Abu Talib; cousin of Holy
Prophet
 He accepted Islam at age 10.
 When Holy Prophet invited Banu Hashim to
Islam, he was the only one to give positive
response
 He bore all early persecutions
 He slept on the bed of Holy Prophet when
Quraish were planning to attack prophet
during migration to Yathrab
 He returned the valuables left with Holy
Prophet and joined him at Quba
 He was paired with Holy Prophet (pbuh). He
said “You are my brother in this world and
the hereafter”
 He was married to H. Fatima
 He took part in battle of Badr and Uhad as one
of the commanders
 He killed Amr bin abd wud in a dual in battle of
trench.
 He was the scribe of treaty of Hudaibiya
(mention main conflicts)
 He killed marhab and captured Qamus in
battle of Khyber.
 He was given title of “Asad Ullah”
 He was left back during Tabuk expedition. Holy
Prophet said: “You are to me as Haroon was
to Moosa except that there will be no
prophet after me”
 He was standard bearer at Conquest of
Makkah.
 He participated in Hajj and farewell sermon
(also mention Ghaddir Khum)
 At the farewell pilgrimage, he escorted the
wives of the Prophet (pbuh).
 He was considered to be the most shy and
modest among the Muslims.
HAZRAT TALHA BIN UBAID ULLAH (RA)
 He belonged to Banu Taym. He was cousin of
Abu Bakr (RA)
 He accepted Islam along with H. Usman on
the invitation of H. Abu Bakr
 He accepted Islam at age 18.
 He was an early convert; bore all early
persecution
 He migrated to Madina; brought the family
of H. Abu bakr to Madina
 He was sent as spy along with Saeed bin Zaid
so couldn’t fight in Badr
 He protected Holy Prophet in Uhad
 He received 70 attacks (lost 2 fingers, arm
was disabled)
 He got the title of “Living martyr”
 “Who so is pleased to see a martyr walking
on the surface of the earth let him look at
Talha bin ‘Ubaydullah.”
 He was also present in Bait e Ridwan
 For his generous donations at Tabuk, he got
the title of “Fayyaz” (generous)
 He participated in Conquest of Makka, Battle
of Hunain, Siege of Taif and Tabuk Expedition
 He died in the battle of Camel in 35 AH.
HAZRAT ZUBAYR BIN AWWAM (RA)
 He was cousin of Holy Prophet and nephew of
H. Khadija
 He was the son of Safiyah, daughter of Abdul
Muttalib.
 He accepted Islam at age 15.
 His uncle Naufil tortured him for accepting
Islam
 He bore all early persecution and first
migrated to Abyssinia.
 Then he migrated to Yathrab
 He fought in Badr and Uhad which left scars of
his sword.
 He participated in digging the Trench.
 He brought the news of Banu Kuraiza in the
battle of Trench.
 He got the title of “Helper”
 Holy Prophet said: “There was a helper for
every prophet and my helper is Zubair.”
 He was also present in Bait e Ridwan.
 He killed Yasir (the brother of Marhab) in the
Battle of Khyber.
 He participated in Conquest of Makka, Battle
of Hunain, Siege of Taif and Tabuk Expedition.
 He died in the battle of Camel in 35 AH.
 HAZRAT ABDUR REHMAN BIN AUF (RA)
 His name was Abd amr in Age of
Ignorance; Holy Prophet named him
Abdur Rehman.
 He was one of the first eight persons to
accept Islam.
 He suffered all early persecutions
 He was in the first group that migrated to
Abyssinia.
 Later, he migrated to Madina
 He was paired with Saad bin Rabi
 Saad offered him one of his gardens and
share in family; Abdur Rehman refused
 He sold cheese and butter and soon
became a wealthy trader
 The Verse, “Because of the
inconvenience of rain or because you are
ill.” (4.102) was revealed in connection
with ‘Abdur-Rahman bin Auf who was
wounded and became lame in Uhad.
 At Tabuk expeditions, he donated 200
Ounces of silver.
 He led Fajr Prayer instead of Holy Prophet
at Tabuk expedition, while Holy Prophet
joined him after 1 unit of prayer.
 He took the responsibility to take care of
the family of Holy Prophet after the
demise of Holy Prophet (pbuh)
 He sold a land of 40,000 dinars and
HAZRAT ABU UBAIDAH BIN JARRAH (RA)
 He belonged to the tribe of Banu Haris
 He accepted Islam on the invitation of H.
Abu Bakr (RA) one day after him.
 He bore all early persecutions
 Holy Prophet said: “There is a custodian for
every Ummah and Abu Ubaida is the
custodian for this Ummah”
 He migrated to Abyssinia and then to
Madina
 He was paired with Muadh bin Jabal
 He killed his father in the Battle of Badr. The
verse: “You will not find a people believing
in God and the Last Day making friends
with those who oppose God and His
Messenger even if these were their fathers,
their sons, their brothers or their clan”. (Al-
Mujadalah 58:22)
 In the battle of Uhad Abu Ubaydah (R.A.)
encircled the Prophet (p.b.u.h.) along with
other companions to protect him from the
enemy
 He lost his tooth while removing the metal
link from the cheeks during Battle of Uhad.
 Holy Prophet sent him as a commander to
watch Quraish. The army ran out of food
and had to survive of one date a day
 The Prophet (p.b.u.h.) sent Abu ‘Ubaydah
to bring Jizyah from the people of Bahrain
 distributed the amount among the
relatives of Prophet’s (pbuh) mother,
Hazrat Aminah.
 He died in 31 AH during caliphate of
Hazrat Ali.
HAZRAT SAAD BIN ABI WAQAS (RA)
-He belonged to Banu Zahra
-He was the cousin of H. Amna bint Wahab, the
mother of Holy Prophet
-He accepted Islam at age 17, on the invitation
of H. Abu Bakr (RA).
-He was the 70th Muslim.
-He faced mental torture by his mother for
accepting Islam
-Quran says about this: “If they strive to make
you join in worship with Me things of which
you have no knowledge, obey them not”
(31:14-15)
-He shed blood of a Quraishi on disrespecting
Islam in Makkah
-He was the first one to shoot an arrow in the
cause of Islam.
“I am the first of Arabs who shot with an
arrow in the way of Allah.” (Agreed)
-He participated in all the battles.
-His teen age brother got martyred in Badr
-He was one of the best archers of Uhad. The
holy Prophet prayed for him.
-He participated in digging the Trench.
He participated in Conquest of Makka, Battle of
Hunain, Siege of Taif and Tabuk Expedition
 He was one of the commanders during the
Conquest of Makkah
 He was send to Najran as a judge to solve
disputes. (event of Mubahila)
 he died of a plague in Syria in 658 AD at age
58
HAZRAT SAEED BIN ZAID (RA)
-His Father Zaid died in the search of True
religion
-Saeed never worshipped Idols
-He accepted Islam at age 20.
-Initially, Saeed and his wife Fatima remained
secret coverts.
-Hazrat Umar (RA) Initially he opposed Islam.
-He was going to kill Holy Prophet, when Nuim
informed him his sister, Fatima, and brother in
law, Saeed bin Zaid, had accepted Islam.
-He went to them in anger and started beating
Saeed.
-There, Umar (RA) read Quran and decided to
accept Islam in 6th year of Prophethood
-He was a scribe of Holy Prophet (pbuh)
-He migrated to Madina among the initial
batches
-He was sent as spy along with H. Talha (RA) so
couldn’t fight in Badr
-He participated in Trench and invasion of Banu
Kuraiza
- He participated in Conquest of Makka, and the
Battle of Hunain.
(b) ‘‘Uthman was known to be generous with his wealth.’ How can Muslims now apply the trait of
generosity? [4]

Candidates can give a number of answers but they should try to give examples of how Muslims can use
their wealth for good. They could for example say that Muslims who have money should ensure they
spend their wealth for good/betterment of their community: they can give to mosques to expand them,
or hospitals or provide healthcare for those who can’t afford it. They could provide the basic necessities
for people, like ‘Uthman provided the water well for free. Even if they do not have much money,
Muslims can be generous with what they have by giving a meal to someone else, or giving some of their
clothes to those in more need. Generosity does not have to be about money, but can be giving advice,
time or support.

October/November 2019
5(b) From ‘Ali’s early life, what lessons can young people learn about their role in the community?

Lessons could be that they should not shy away from the truth and that their age does not mean they
cannot make right and mature decisions. They should follow the guidance of trustworthy people but
know that they also can have the strength to play an important role in the community even at a young
age. They should look to keep themselves in good company to be able to make the right decisions. If a
young person is able to lead the community because he is knowledgeable, whether it be in prayer or
guiding others, then he should not be prevented from doing so due to his age. Young people can also be
role models for others. Candidates can offer other lessons and valid answers should be credited