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Saad ibn Muadh (RA): The Judge in the Case of Banu Qurayzah
Saʿd ibn Muʿādh ibn an-Nuʿmān (RA) was a prominent leader of the Aws tribe of Madinah and one of the most noble figures among the Ansār — the Helpers who welcomed the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers after the Hijrah. Born around 603 CE, Saʿd belonged to the clan of Banū ʿAbd al-Ashhal, part of the Aws tribe. Before…
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Safiyya bint Abd al-Muttalib (RA) : Prophet’s ﷺ Aunt and a Warrior
Safiyya bint Abd al-Muttalib (RA) was one of the most distinguished women of Quraysh and a member of the Prophet’s noble household. She was the paternal aunt of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the daughter of ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib ibn Hāshim — the chief of Quraysh — and Hālah bint Wuhayb of the Banū Zuhrah clan. This made her the full sister of…
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Abd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf (RA) – The Generous Merchant
Abd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf ibn ʿAbd ʿAwf al-Zuhri (RA) was one of the earliest and greatest companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — a man known for his unwavering faith, immense generosity, and remarkable role in the spread of Islam. He was among the ten companions promised Jannah (Ashra-Mubashara) during their lifetime and played a vital role in both the…
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Musab ibn Umair (RA) : The First Ambassador of Islam in Madinah
Musʿab ibn ʿUmair ibn Hāshim ibn ʿAbd Manāf al-Qurashī (RA) was one of the most distinguished young men of Makkah before Islam. He belonged to the Banū ʿAbd al-Dār clan of Quraysh, a respected family known for wealth and influence. His parents were among the wealthiest in Makkah, and Musʿab was their beloved son, raised in luxury, fine clothing, and…
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Asma bint Abu Bakr (RA) : The Story of Courage and Sacrifice
Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr al-Ṣiddīq (رضي الله عنها) was among the earliest Muslims and one of the most courageous women of her time. She was the daughter of Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq (RA), the closest companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and sister of ʿĀʾishah (RA), the beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ. Her mother was Qutaylah bint ʿAbd al-ʿUzzā, who remained…
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Abū al-Dardāʾ (RA)- A teacher and a Judge
Abū al-Dardāʾ (RA), whose name was ʿUwaymir ibn Mālik ibn Zayd al-Anṣārī al-Khazrajī, was among the notable companions of the Prophet ﷺ from the tribe of Khazraj in Madinah. Before Islam, he was a merchant known for his sharp intellect. He embraced Islam after the Battle of Badr, becoming one of the Prophet’s close companions. Initially, he delayed accepting Islam…
