COMPANIONS OF THE PROPHET
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Father or faith? Abu Ubaydah’s impossible choice that defined Islamic loyalty
Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah was one of the first persons to accept Islam. He became a Muslim one day…
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Arwa bint al-Harith: A fearless voice of justice and equality
Arwa bint al-Harith was the daughter of Al-Harith ibn Abd al-Muttalib and Ghaziyya bint Qays, hence a cousin of Prophet…
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Abdullah ibn Rawahah: Poet and brave companion of the Prophet
Abdullah ibn Rawahah was a noble companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known for his courage, wisdom, and loyalty. He…
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From infamy to faith: The story of Wahshi ibn Harb
After suffering a humiliating defeat at Badr, the Quraysh of Makkah were burning for revenge – and their target,…
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Mukhayriq ibn al-Nadir: The Jewish Rabbi martyred for Islam
Before the arrival of Islam in Yath-rib (renamed Madinah), the Banu Tha’laba were among the Jewish tribes that were resident…
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Ṣuhayb ibn Sinan al-Rumi: The Roman who won the Prophet’s heart
Ṣuhayb ibn Sinan al-Rumi (may Allah be pleased with him) was born into a noble Arab family from the…
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Abdullah ibn Salam: The Jewish Rabbi who found truth in Islam
Before the Hijrah (the great mi-gration of Muslims from Mak-kah to Madinah), Yathrib—later renamed Madinah—was home to several religious groups.…
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Zunaira al-Rumiya: Roman slave girl with unshakeable faith
Zunaira al-Rumiya, also known as Zaneerah the Roman, was among the early coverts to Islam.The epithet al-Rumiya, suggests that she…
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Hudhaifa Ibn Al-Yamman: A hero of faith and strategy
When Hudhaifa Ibn Al-Yamman was appointed as the governor of Madaa’in, people came out in great numbers to greet him…
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Maria al-Qibtiyya: Mother of the faithful
Mariah al-Qibtiyyah was one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). She was the only wife…
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