Ten Blessed Companions – Ashrah Mubasharah:

Abu Bakr:

Name/Title
As Siddique/Verifier of the Truth
This was earned after he affirmed the truth of Isra Wal Miraj
Garr-e-Yar/Companion of the cave
He accompanied the Prophet in the Cave of Saur
He was initially known as Abdul Kaaba (protector of the Kaabah), but the
Prophet renamed him Abdullah
He became known as Abu Bakr due to the fact that he used to play with
camels while young
Background
He came from a wealthy family in the Banu Taim tribe
His mother was Salma bin Sakhar and his father was Uthman
His pagan name was Abdul Ka’abah. When he converted to Islam, he changed it
to Abdullah
He was the Prophet’s closest friends
Conversion
He converted the moment Prophet Muhammad relayed to him the events of Cave
Hira without hesitation
He was the first free male to do so
Services to Islam
He was very close to the Prophet, reflected by the fact that he was the
first adult male to accept Islam
He had many friends whom he called to the call of Islam
Among them were Hazrat Usman, Hazrat Zubair, Hazrat Talha, Hazrat Abdur
Rehman and Hazrat Saad
His bought and freed many helpless Muslims slaves, such as Hazrat Bilal
He confirmed the truth of Isra Wal Miraj
He protected the Prophet whenever he was persecuted
It is narrated by his daughter that, once, when he stopped the people
of Makkah from attacking Prophet Muhammad, he returned home with his hair pulled
out
He migrated with Prophet Muhammad to Madina
He paid for the cost of the plot which the Prophet paid to construct a
mosque
He took part in all the battles
During the Battle of Badr, he acted as the Prophet’s bodyguard
In the Battle of Uhu, he was the first to join the Prophet after
confusion spread in the Muslim army
In the Battle of Hunain, he continued to stand with the Prophet after
most fled
He gave up all his belongings for the expedition of Tabuk
He supported the Prophet’s decision at the Treaty of Hudaibyah
He was the head of the Hajj expedition in 9AH
He was appointed to lead prayers when the Prophet was too ill to do so
Quotes by the Prophet on him:
“You are my companion in the cave and my companion by the fountain”
“The most compassionate member of my people towards my people is Abu Bakr”
Death
He died in the 13th Hijri of old age
Importance for Islam
He freed many Muslim slaves who were being tortured due to their conversion
He was one of the closest friends of the Prophet who backed his every word
and action
He was the first Khalifa. During his time, all of central Arabia was
annexed
As he was rich and influential, he was able to call many towards Islam
 He made sure to compile the Prophet’s sayings into the Quran in order to
conserve them

Hazrat Umar:

Name/Title
Al-Farooq
The one who distinguishes between right and wrong
Background
Born in 582 AD
He was the last son of Khattab
He belonged to the Banu Adi tribe
He was a trader
Due to this, he had a deep understanding of human beings and things
Conversion
See document on the Holy Prophet’s life in Makkah
Services
He migrated to Madinah without any secrecy
He took part in all the battles and helped the Prophet in the Battle of
Uhad even when most Muslims went back
He donated half his household for the Tabuk expedition
His daughter married the Prophet
Quotes by the Prophet on them
“Allah placed the truth upon Umar and his heart”
“The most rigorous regarding Allah’s affairs is Umar.”
Death
Abu Lu’lu, a slave, complained that his master was treating him unfairly
Hazrat Umar looked into this and found it to be untrue
The next day, when he went to pray, the slave assassinated him because he
was so annoyed
This was in 23 AH

Hazrat Usman:

Name/Title
Ghani (The Generous)
Zun Naurain
‘The possessor of two lights’ – he married two of the Prophet’s
daughter
Background
Born in 576 AD
He belonged to Banu Umayyah of Quraish
He was the first Umayyad to become a Muslim
He was a literate cloth merchant
Even before Islam, he was modest, honest and upright and avoided drinking
and gambling
Conversion
When returning from a journey, he saw a dream about the Prophet.
When he relayed this to Abu Bakr, he was convinced to convert
Due to this, he was wrapped in palm leaves and a fire was set under him by
his Uncle
Services for Islam
He was one of the people who migrated to Abyssinia
During the boycott, he ensured that Muslims were provided with supplies
He bought a well from a Jew for 20,000 Durham and allowed Muslims to use it
He provided money for the extension of Masjid e Nabwi after the treaty of
Hudaibya
He bought and freed many slaves
He took part in all battles except for the Battle of Badr
 He did not attend Badr due to the critical condition of his wife
At the treaty of Hudaibya he negotiated with the Makkans
In the Tubak expedition he provided 1000 gold dinars and 300 camels loaded
with grains
Quotes by the Prophet
“O God, I am pleased with Usman. I beg you to be pleased with him”
“For every apostle of Allah, ther was a constant companion and my companion
in Paradise will be Usman.”
Death
Rebels assassinated him while he was reading the Quran in 656 CE
Importance
He played an important role in the treaty of Hudaibya
He spent money on Islam
Masjid e Nabwi
Slaves
Stablised Muslim economy
He was the protector of the Prophet’s wives and daughters
Fought in battles alongside the Prophet

Hazrat Ali:

Name/Title
Asadullah
Lion of God
Haider Ali Karrar
Lion fighting on all sides
Background
He was born in 600AD
He was rather poor with a large family
Due to this, the Prophet took care of him
He married Bibi Fatima
Conversion
One day, he saw Prophet Muhammad and Bibi Khadjia praying
When he learned what they were doing, he converted (at the age of 10)
He announced it openly when the Prophet preached to Kindred
He was initially the only Hashimite to do so
Services
Was declared the Prophet’s brother during Makhawat
Slept in the Prophet’s bed when he was migrating to Madina
Married Bibi Fatima
Battle of Badr
Shared a camel with the Prophet
Fought and killed Waleed
Carried Muslim banner
Went as a scout into enemy region to see their movement
Battle of Uhad
Carried Muslim banner after the initial carrier was killed
Formed a defensive ring
Single combatant at the Trench
Amongst the leaders of the siege at Banu Qurayza
Used door as a shield in Khyber expedition
Defended the Prophet at the Hunain Expedition
Carried Muslim banner at the Conquest of Makkah
At the time of the Tubaik Expedition, he was appointed deputy of Makkah
in the absence of the Prophet
He was one of the scribes of the Divine relevations
He also wrote the letters of the Prophet
Quote by the Prophet
“I am the city of Knowledge and Ali is its gate”
 Death
He was assassinated by Abdul Rehman in 661 AD at the Great Mosque of Kufah
Importance for Islam
Willing to risk his life for the Prophet at the time of the migration, thus
saving the Holy Prophet’s life
Official scribe of the Prophet
Source of Islamic teachings
One of the bravest soldiers

Hazrat Talha bin Ubaidullah:

Titles:
The Holy Prophet (PBUH) was so pleased by his generosity that he was given
the title of “Jawwad” and “Fayyaz”
Al Qarreenayn – he was once bound with a rope to Abu Bakr by nawfal ibn
Khuwaylid
He was known as the ‘Living Martyr’
During the Battle of Uhud, he became the Prophet’s human shield, and
was so wounded that he became unconscious
Background:
Hazrat Talha was born in Makkah. He belonged to Banu Tamim, a sub-tribe of
Quraish. He was the grand-nephew of Abu Bakr
He learnt reading and writing at an early age and learnt the art of oratory
and used to deliver speeches at the famous fair of Ukkaz, which was annually held
at Makkah. When he grew up, like other Makkans, he became a merchant
Conversion:
When he was 17 years of age, he accepted Islam on the invitation of Hazrat
Abu Bakr.
Services for Islam:
Even though his older brother tortured him and he suffered the social
boycott of the Quraish, he did not renounce Islam.
He protected the Prophet’s family during migration
He was a devoted companion who migrated to Madinah for the cause of Islam
He was bound by a rope with Abu Bakr by Naufal, due to which he was known
as Al Qarrenagu
He fought in all the battles except for the Battle of Badr:
During the Battle of Badr, he was sent, along with Hazrat Saeed bin
Zaid, to spy on the Quraish caravan
During the Battle of Uhud, he protected the Holy Prophet and even
deflected a sword aimed towards him with his hand. It was during this that he fell
unconscious and was given the title ‘The Living Marty’
He was present at the treaty of Hudaibyah
His income was 1000 dinar a day and he loved to spend it in the way of
Allah, spending lavishly on the poor, needy, and relatives. He was extremely
hospitable
During the Caliphs of Hazrat Abu Bakr and Umar, he was a part of the
advisory council
He was one of the people who demanded from Hazrat Ali that Hazrat Usman be
avenged
Death:
He was injured with a poisonous arrow in the battle of the Camel after he
withdrew from it.
The injury proved fatal, causing him to pass away at the age of 64

Hazrat Zubair:

Background:
He was born in Makkah in 570 AD. He belonged in Banu Asad. He was a cousin
of the Prophet and the Nephew of Khadija
 His father was Awwam and mother was Safiya. She made him suffer a lot of
hardships, which made him very brave and confident.
He learned the art of fighting at an early age and grew up to become a
merchant, living a pious life even before joining Islam.
Conversion:
He was an early convert. He was an intimate friend of Abu Bakr, who invited
him to Islam. He accepted and became a Muslim at the age of 16.
Services for Islam:
Despite facing torture (his uncle wrapped him in date leaves and set himon
fire) he did not give up his faith.
He willingly joined the Prophet during the social boycott, but when the
Quraishi persecution crossed all limits he migrated to Abyssinia in 615 AD and
later to Madinah
In Madinah, he farmed and participated in business. He was married to
Hazrat Asma, the oldest daughter of Abu Bakr
He fought at Badr, Uhud and Trench, showing such great bravery at Badr that
they day of Badr is called the Day of Zubair.
He was amongst the leaders of the Muslim force during the Conquest of
Makkah
He was present at the Treaty of Hudaibyah
He was a great supporter of the first three Caliphs and assisted them in
all matters
He led a small army of Muslims against the apostate
Hazrat Umar made him the leader of 4000 Muslim soldiers sent to
Palestine
He was a member of the advisory council.
He was selected as one of the 6 people who could succeed Hazrat Umar
He narrated 38 Hadith
Death:
After he pulled out of the Battle of the Camel, he travelled away from the
area and came to a stop to pray
When he did so, Amr bin Jermoz, who had been following him, martyred him
Quotes:
“Talha and Zubair are my neighbours in Paradise”

Hazrat Ubaidah bin Jarrah:

Title:
His real name was Amr.
He was given the title of Ameen-ul-Ummat by the Holy Prophet, who said: “He
is the honest of my nation”
Background:
He was born in Makkah in 570 AD and belonged to Banu Fahra, a branch of the
quraish. his real name was Amr
His father, Abdullah, did not accept Islam, but his mother did
Conversion:
He was an intimate friend of Abu Bakr, who invited him to embrace Islam at
the age of 29. He was one of the earliest converts, converting only a day after
Hazrat Abu Bakr
Services for Islam:
Even though he faced lots of torture, he did not turn away from the cause
of Islam
He eventually migrated to Abyssinia to avoid the Quraishi persecution
He was an excellent advisor of the Holy Prophet who participated in the
battles of Badr and Uhud.
During the battle of Uhud, he had to kill his own father, who was
fighting on the Quraish’s side.
When the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was injured in the Battle of Uhud, two
rings of armour got stuck in his cheek. Hazrat Ubaidah pulled those rings out,
losing his two front teeth in the process
He was a witness at the Treaty of Hudaibiyah
He was a leader during the Conquest of Makkah

He led a number of expeditions during the lifetime of the Holy Prophet. In 9AH,
he was sent to Najran to preach to them and decide their cases.
After the life of the Prophet, he played a key role in electing Hazrat Abu Bakr
as the first Caliph and also was very important in the crushing of the apostasy
movement.
He was appointed as the commander of the Muslim army in Syria and
Palestine. He later successfully defeated the Roman army and conquered Damascus
during the time of Huzrat Umar

Death:
He fell victim to a deadly plague, losing his life to it in 639 AD. He
chose not to return in order to prevent from spreading it
Importance:
He was one of the greatest generals of Islam who played a key role in
conquering Syria

Hazrat Abdur Rehman bin Awf:

Background:
He was born in Makkah in 581 AD and belonged to Banu Zahra, a sub-tribe of
the Quraish
He grew up to become one of the greatest merchants of Makkah. Despite this,
he led a simple life
Conversion:
Hazrat Abu Bakr convinced him to become an early convert to Islam
Services for Islam
He faced persecution and migrated to Abyssinia in 615 AD
He was paired with Saad bin Rabi at Mawakhat
He shared a caravan with Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar at Badr
He suffered 21 injuries at Uhud
He accompanied the Prophet when he visited Hazrat Ibrahim during his last
moment and consoled him after his death.
After the Holy Prophet’s demise, who looked after the mothers of the
faithful
He was very generous
He once distributed 700 camels laden with edibles amongst the poor
Muslims
He was an important figure during the first three Caliphates, and was a
trusted member of the Advisory Council
He played an active role in electing Hazrat Usman as the third Caliph

Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas:

Background:
He was from Banu Zahra, and was a cousin of Bibi Aminah. He was the uncle
of the Prophet
He learnt reading and writing at an early age
He also mastered the art of archery
Conversion:
He was one of the first to accept Islam on the preaching of Hazrat Abu Bakr
at the age of 17
Services for Islam:
After accepting Islam, his mother confronted him over his decision and he
also underwent persecution. However, he did not change his mind
He was the first Muslim to shoot an arrow in support of Islam during a
conflict which arose since the Quraish were interrupting prayer
He shed his blood when they were attacked while travelling to Makkah
He participated in all major battles
During the time of Uhud, he was one of the defenders of the Holy
Prophet.
He was declared one of the best archers
During the Caliphate of Hazrat Umar, he was made a General of the army and
fought against the Persians
He was appointed governor of Kufah and Najid
He introduced Islam to China during Hazrat Usman’s caliphate
He was a part of the 6-man council to select Hazrat Umar’s successor
Death:
He spent the last years of his life in Madinah, where he died in 55 AH
When he was nearing death, he told his son to shroud him in a woolen jubbah
which he had kept in a box. He had worn it during the battle of Badr

Hazrat Saeed bin Zaid:

Background:
He belonged to the Banu Addi tribe
He was the son of Zaid bin Amr, who reportedly followed Hazrat Ibrahim and
paternal cousin of Hazrat Umsar
His father was the only person in Makkah who didn’t believe in idols, and
went from place to place in search of the true religion but passed away before
Islam
He married Hazrat Fatima, the sister of Hazrat Umar
Conversion:
He was one of the earliest converts and was only 15 years of age when he
accepted Islam. At first, he hid his conversion
Services for Islam:
He participated in a number of battles and fought bravely
During the Battle of Badr, he was sent as a spy
He was present at the occasion of Pledge of The Tree
He led a small battalion of the Muslim army during the Conquest of
Makkah
He migrated to Madinah along with his wife in 622 AD, where he was a great
help to the Holy Prophet
He supported the Caliphs:
He was appointed governor of Damascus but resigned due to his love for
Jihad
He was made leader of the infantry by Hazrat Umar during the conquest
of Syria
He later fought as an ordinary soldier
Death:
In 670 AD/49 AH

Other Important Personalities:

Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed:

Titles
Sword of Allah
Background:
His father was one of the most powerful, rich, and well-respected men of
the Quraish
Due to his father’s wealth, he was able to learn horsemanship,
swordsmanship, and archery
He belonged to the Quraish tribe, and, prior to his conversion, was one of
the bitterest enemies of Islam. He saved the Quraish during the battle of Uhud by
commanding a cavalry charge when he noticed the archers had abandoned
 He was a leader of a Quraishi batallion during the Battle of the Trench
which attacked the Prophet for so long that he was forced to miss prayer
Conversion:
He converted in 8 AH
Events:
In the Battle of Moutah, he saved the Muslims from defeat at the hands of
the Romans by resorting to strategic withdrawal.
It was during this battle that he earned the title ‘Sword of Allah’
During the Conquest of Makkah, he was one of the four commanders who led
the army
During the time of the Caliphs, he was instrumental in capturing large
chunks of Roman and Persian territories
In the war of apostasy, his performance was extraordinarily
outstanding, and he was in charge of the armies against Tulayha, Malik bin
Nuwaryah, and Musailma
He won several victories against the Persians in Iraq and later in
Syria
When he was relieved from command by Caliph Hazrat Umar, he exhibited
exemplary behaviour, telling his successor that it made no difference if he was
fighting in command or as a soldier as long as he was fighting for Allah
Death:
He passed away in 21 AH due to an illness, though he strongly desired to be
martyred in battle
Importance:
Many of the military victories won by Muslims (Battle of Moutah, War of
Apostasy) would have been lost without him. He was a brilliant military strategist.

Abu Sufiyan:

Background:
His real name was Sakhr
He belonged to the Banu Umayya tribe, an important offshoot of the Quraish
clan
He was a rich trader of Makkah and enjoyed an influential position amongst
Quraish and distant places like Gaza, which he traded with
It was his caravan’s defence that triggered the Battle of Badr
Family:
His father’s name was Harab
His son, Hazrat Ameer Muawiya, first became governor of Syria, then a
Caliph
One of his daughters, Hazrat Umm Habibah Ramalah, was the life of the
Holy Prophet (PBUH)
His wife, Hind, bint Utaba, took revenge for her father’s death during
the Battle of Badr by chewing Hazrat Hamza’s liver during the Battle of Uhud
From the 40th to 60th year of the Prophet’s life, Abu Sufiyan was his sworn
enemy
This was primarily due to the fact that the Holy Prophet’s clan, Banu
Hashim, had replaced Abu Sufiyan’s father and grandfather from the leadership of
Makkah.
Furthermore, his daughter married the Holy Prophet (PBUH) after she
emigrated from Makkah to Abyssinia
Unlike the other Chieftains of Makkah, he was a man of cool and calm
composed temperament who rarely exhibited violent hostility. Otherwise, however, he
was doing everything conceivable against the Prophet (PBUH) and Islam, including:
He was part of the close circle of influential Quraish who planned the
Prophet’s assassination before he migrated to Madinah
He was indirectly responsible for the Battle of Badr
He commanded the Makkhan armies during the Battles of Uhud and the
Trench.
 He signed the treaty of Hudaibiyah
Conversion:
The night before the Conquest of Makkah, Abu Sufiyan visited Muhammad’s
camp and offered his conversion. This was foreshadowed by the fact that, when he
was unable to present any negative qualities about Islam when asked about the
matter by the emperor of Byzantine
Services for Islam:
Following his conversion, he remained a loyal and faithful follower of
Islam.
Abu Sufyan actively participated in the Taif expedition following the
conquest of Makkah
During the wave of apostasy, complete tranquility prevailed over Hijaz.
Though the situation could’ve been exploited by him if he had any hostility towards
Islam left, he didn’t do so.
During the Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakr, he remained governor of Najran
and Hijaz
Death:
He died at the age of 88 in 31 AH

Hazrat Salman bin Farsi:

Title:
When asked about his lineage, he said that he was Salman bin Al-Islam
Background:
He was born in a small village in Persia
His father was a prominent merchant and a highly devoted and committed
follower of Zoroastrianism
At a young age, he became keeper of the fire, and had to make sure that the
fire did not go out
Conversion:
Once, he stayed an entire day in a church gathering knowledge about
Christianity. This disturbed his father, who lock him in a room
As he felt that he was missing something in his faith, he ran away from his
home to Syria, where he stayed with the Bishop of a Church
Then, he moved to Mosul and then to Ammuriyah, and ultimately to Wadi Al-
Qura, where he was sold as a slave and taken to Madinah by a Jew of Banu Quraizah
During this time, he had searched for the Prophet the Christian Bishops
prophesied and told him to look for
Ultimately, he located the Prophet, converted to Islam, and was freed from
slavery by his fellow Muslims in Madinah
Services to Islam:
The Messenger of Allah established the bond of brotherhood between him and
Hazrat Abu Darda
He missed the Battles of Badr and Uhud as he was a slave then but he
participated in the Battle of the Ditch
It was on his advice that a trench was built around Madinah. It
practically won the battle for the Muslims
He was a very knowledgeable, God-fearing, generous, and helpful person. Of
the companions, he was one of the most ascetic and virtuous
The Muhajirin used to say: “Salman is one of us” and the Ansar used to say:
“Salman is one of us.”The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said: “Salman is one of us, Ahlul-
Bait – the people of the household.”
He was made governor of Madain
He narrated many Hadith
Death:
He passed away in 35 AH after living for 80 years during Hazrat Usman’s
caliphate

Hazrat Hamza:
 Name/Title
Lion of Allah
Lion of Paradise
Seyyed Us Shuda
Abu Umara
Background
He was the Prophet’s paternal uncle
He was the Prophet’s foster brother
His mother was Bibi Aminah’s cousin
He was born in 568 AD
He was a hunter and extremely brave
Due to this, he became a pillar of strength for Islam
Conversion
See document on Prophet’s life in Makkah
Services for Islam
Intimidated the opposition of Islam, thus causing them to temporarily stop
their persecution
He was put in charge of the first Islamic mission to check a caravan on
Makkans
He was asked to challenge one of the warriors in the Battle of Badr
During that battle, he wore a plume of ostrich feathers on his turban
He killed 30 enemies in the Battle of Uhud
Quotes by the Prophet
“I saw the angels washing Hamza because he was in paradise on that day”
Death
Hind bribed an Abyssinian tribe to kill him in the Battle of Badr and then
humiliated him
The Prophet was greatly remorseful over his death and later told Wahshi
when he asked for forgiveness: “You are forgiven, Wahsi! But pray, do me one
favour. Always keep out of my sight, because you remind me of my dear uncle”
Importance
Strong; fought in wars
His conversion strengthened Islam and meant that converts openly declared
themselves

Hazrat Abu Talib:

Name/Title
Imran
Background
He was the leader of Banu Hashim
He gained this position, and the position of Sidaqya and Rifada after
Abdul Mutallib’s death
He was the Prophet’s uncle and Hazrat Ali’s father
He was well-respected in Arabia despite a declining fortune
Conversion
Did not
Services
He took Prophet Muhammad in his custody after the death of Abdul Mutallib
and took care of him
He protected him from Jews in the trip to Syria
He suffered with the Prophet in the Boycott
Quotes by the Prophet
“By God, Quraysh never harmed me so much as after the death of Abu Talib”
Death
10th year of Prophethood
His (and Khadija’s) death hit the Prophet so hard that that year was
called the ‘Year of Grief’
 Importance
Advised the Prophet to marry Bibi Khadija
Guardian of the Prophet
He put his son to be sacrificed in the bed in case the Quraish tried to
assassinate him

Hazrat Bilal:

Background
He was born in Macca in 580AD
His father was a slave while his mother was a former princess
He was entrusted with the keys to the Idols of Arabia
Conversion
When word of Islam got out, Hazrat Bilal was one of the earliest converts
Due to this, he was tortured
All the while, he repeated Ahad (Allah is one)
When word got to Abu Bakr, he freed him
Services
Set a precedent to others for converting with determination
First Muazzin
Participated in the Battle of Badr
Death
Disputed
Importance
First person to say Adaan
He was trusted by the Prophet
As he was a black slave from Abyssinia, he depicts Islam’s tolerance
He was once of the first followers of Islam and faced a lot of persecution

Hazrat Abu Zar:

Name
Jandab ibn Junadah
Background
He was from the tribe of Gihar
He was known for his courage, calmness, and foresightedness
He rejected the sins of Arabs
Services
After he converted, he recited the Kalmah at the Kaabah in the presence of
many non-Muslims, who then proceeded to beat him up
He fought against oppression
He convinced his tribe to convert
He migrated to Madinah after the Battle of the Trench
Quotes by the Prophet
The Prophet named him as one of his 14 excellent friends
Death
652 AD in East Madina

Abu Hurairah

Name
His real name was Abdul Rehman
He was known as Abu Hurairah because he liked cats
Background
He was one of the Alf e Saffah
Conversion
He accepted Islam in the 7th year of Prophethood
Services
He had an outstanding position amongst the Ahl-e-Suffah – the students who
came to seek knowledge from the Prophet at Suffah in the Masjid-e-Nabw
After the Prophet’s death, he gave lessons at Masjid-e-Nabwi
He spent the whole day with the Prophet as he was subsisted as his guest
due to his lack of wealth
He narrated at least 5374 Hadith
He narrated that when he told the Prophet of his weak memory, the
Prophet told him to spread his clothes and then recited something on it. Then, he
collected his garment on his chest, following which his memory became excellent
He was appointed Governor of Bahrain but he resigned
Death
In 57 AH
Importance
Largest source of Hadith
Great teacher

Hazrat Anas bin Malik:

Background
He was part of the Khizraj tribe
His mother, Umm Sulaimah was one of the earliest converts to Islam
His father requested that Prophet Muhammad take care of Anas when the
Prophet migrated to Madinah
Services for Islam
He was extremely close to the Prophet:
He was the Prophet’s personal assistant and performed his cooking
He was the Prophet’s companion in many expeditions
He spread the knowledge he learnt from the Prophet
He took part in all major battles during the Prophet’s life except the
Battle of Badr
He was sent to Basra to educate the people
He was sent as an alm collector to Bahrain
He was a member of the Shura
He narrated many Hadith
He participated in many military campaigns
Death
He died of leprosy in 700 AD
He was the last companion to die
Importance
Military service
He became an Imam at Basrah

Hazrat Zaid bin Haris:

Background:
He was kidnapped and sold as a slave as a child
He was brought by Hazrat Khadija’s nephew in Syria ad given to her, who
gave him to Prophet Muhammad
When his family found out where he was, they offered to buy him back, but
Hazrat Zaid refused to go back to his family, following which he was adopted by
Prophet Muhamamd
He married Umm-e-Aeman, the slave girl whom the Holy Prophet had set free
Conversion:
He was one of the first four people to accept Islam
Services for Islam:
His son, Hazrat Usama, was very dear to the Holy Prophet
Prophet Muhammad’s cousin, Hazrat Zainab, was married to him, but they
divorced after a year.
He was present in the Battles of Badr, Uhud, and Trench and the Treaty of
Hudaibyah
 He was placed as a commander of the army during the Battle of Mautah
Death:
He was martyred during the Battle of Mautah