The Companions of the Prophet ﷺ—known as the Sahabah—were among the noblest people in history. Their loyalty, courage, and dedication to Islam shaped the early Muslim Ummah. Here are some frequently asked questions about the Sahabah that every Muslim should know.
1. Who Was the Mu’adhin (Caller to Prayer) of the Prophet ﷺ?
Answer:
Bilal ibn Rabah (رضي الله عنه) was the Prophet’s ﷺ Mu’adhin. His powerful voice echoed the call to prayer across Madinah, making him a symbol of faith and resilience.
Hadith Reference: The Prophet ﷺ said about Bilal:
“يا بلال، أقم الصلاة، أرحنا بها.”
“O Bilal, call the prayer, let it bring us comfort.”
— Sunan Abi Dawood, 4985
2. Which Companion Was Called “Dhul-Nurayn” (The Possessor of Two Lights)?
Answer:
Uthman ibn Affan (رضي الله عنه). He married two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ, Ruqayyah and then Umm Kulthum—earning this beautiful title.
3. Who Accompanied the Prophet ﷺ During the Hijrah (Migration)?
Answer:
Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (رضي الله عنه) was the noble companion who shared the cave and the journey with the Prophet ﷺ as they fled from Makkah to Madinah.
Qur’an Reference:
“إِذْ يَقُولُ لِصَاحِبِهِ لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّهَ مَعَنَا”
“…when he said to his companion, ‘Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.'”
— Surah At-Tawbah (9:40)
4. Who Was Known as the “Trustworthy of This Ummah”?
Answer:
Abu Ubaidah ibn Al-Jarrah (رضي الله عنه) was known as the Amin (trustworthy) of the Ummah, admired for his integrity and leadership.
5. Which Companion Slept in the Prophet’s ﷺ Bed on the Night of Hijrah?
Answer:
Ali ibn Abi Talib (رضي الله عنه) bravely risked his life by sleeping in the Prophet’s ﷺ bed to protect him from Quraysh assassins.
6. Who Suggested Digging the Trench in the Battle of the Confederates?
Answer:
Salman Al-Farsi (رضي الله عنه) introduced the strategic idea of digging a trench around Madinah, a tactic learned from Persian warfare.
7. Who Was the First Ambassador in Islam?
Answer:
Mus’ab ibn Umair (رضي الله عنه) was sent to Madinah to teach Islam even before the Prophet ﷺ migrated. He prepared the city for the arrival of Islam.
8. Who Was the Poet of the Prophet ﷺ?
Answer:
Hassan ibn Thabit (رضي الله عنه) used his poetry to defend the Prophet ﷺ and spread the message of Islam with eloquence and beauty.
✨ Why These Questions Matter
Learning about the Sahabah is not just trivia—it connects us to the roots of our faith. Their stories are filled with courage, sacrifice, and inspiration for our daily lives.
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