أصحاب النبي ﷺ

The Companions of the Prophet ﷺ

The men and women around the Prophet ﷺ: who they were, when they accepted Islam, what they lived through, and how their lives ended. Drawn from the Seerah and the biographical dictionaries.

135Companions

34Muhajirun

34Ansar

44At Badr

Abu Bakr al-Siddiqأبو بكر الصديقc. 573 – 634Accepted Islam · 610 CEMuhajirBadriCaliphal-SiddiqAbdullah ibn Uthman of Banu Taym, the Prophet's closest friend and the first free adult man to accept Islam. He freed persecuted slaves, accompanied the Prophet ﷺ on the Hijra, led the prayers in his final illness and became the first caliph (11–13 AH).Ali ibn Abi Talibعلي بن أبي طالبc. 600 – 661Accepted Islam · 610 CEMuhajirBadriCaliphThe Prophet's cousin, raised in his household and the first child to accept Islam. He slept in the Prophet's bed on the night of the Hijra, married Fatimah, carried the banner at Khaybar and became the fourth caliph (35–40 AH).Zayd ibn Harithahزيد بن حارثة— – 629Accepted Islam · 610 CEMuhajirBadriMartyrHibb Rasul Allah (the beloved of the Messenger)Freed and adopted son of the Prophet ﷺ, from the tribe of Kalb; among the first Muslims and the only companion named in the Quran (33:37). He commanded many expeditions and was killed leading the army at Mu'tah.Abd al-Rahman ibn Awfعبد الرحمن بن عوف— – 652Accepted Islam · 611 CEMuhajirBadriAn early Muslim of Banu Zuhrah who accepted Islam through Abu Bakr. Arriving in Madinah with nothing, he declined his Ansari brother's offer of half his wealth and became one of its richest and most generous merchants. One of the ten promised Paradise.al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwamالزبير بن العوام— – 656Accepted Islam · 611 CEMuhajirBadriCousinThe Prophet's cousin through his aunt Safiyyah and nephew of Khadijah, among the first Muslims and one of the ten promised Paradise. The Prophet ﷺ called him his disciple (hawari).Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqasسعد بن أبي وقاص— – 674Accepted Islam · 611 CEMuhajirBadriCommanderAn early Muslim of Banu Zuhrah, the Prophet's maternal kinsman, who shot the first arrow in Islam. He later commanded the Muslim army at al-Qadisiyyah. One of the ten promised Paradise.Talhah ibn Ubaydillahطلحة بن عبيد الله— – 656Accepted Islam · 611 CEMuhajirAn early Muslim of Banu Taym who shielded the Prophet ﷺ with his hand at Uhud until it was paralysed. One of the ten promised Paradise.Uthman ibn Affanعثمان بن عفان— – 656Accepted Islam · 611 CEMuhajirCaliphSon-in-lawDhu al-NuraynA wealthy early Muslim of Banu Umayyah who married two of the Prophet's daughters, Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum, earning the name Dhu al-Nurayn. He equipped much of the army of Tabuk and became the third caliph (23–35 AH), under whom the Quran was copied for distribution.Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalibحمزة بن عبد المطلب— – 625Accepted Islam · 615 CEUncleMuhajirBadriAsad Allah (the Lion of Allah)The Prophet's uncle, of nearly the same age, and his milk-brother through Thuwaybah. A famed hunter and warrior, he accepted Islam in Makkah, fought at Badr and was killed at Uhud; the Prophet ﷺ called him the Lion of Allah and the master of martyrs.Fatimah bint al-Khattabفاطمة بنت الخطاب— – —Accepted Islam · 616 CEUmar's sister, whose steadfastness when he struck her led to his conversion.Khabbab ibn al-Arattخباب بن الأرت— – —Accepted Islam · 616 CEMuhajirBadriA blacksmith and early Muslim tortured with hot coals; he was teaching the Quran in Fatimah bint al-Khattab's house when Umar burst in.Sa'id ibn Zaydسعيد بن زيد— – —Accepted Islam · 616 CEMuhajirAn early Muslim, husband of Umar's sister Fatimah, and one of the ten promised Paradise. His father Zayd ibn Amr had rejected idol worship before Islam.Umar ibn al-Khattabعمر بن الخطاب— – 644Accepted Islam · 616 CEMuhajirBadriCaliphal-FaruqA fierce early opponent whose conversion in 616 let the Muslims pray openly at the Ka'bah. A close adviser of the Prophet ﷺ and father of Hafsah, he became the second caliph (13–23 AH), under whom Syria, Iraq, Egypt and Persia were conquered.As'ad ibn Zurarahأسعد بن زرارة— – 623Accepted Islam · 620 CEAnsariOne of the six Khazrajis who first accepted Islam at al-Aqabah and a leader at both pledges. Mus'ab ibn Umayr stayed in his house. He died shortly after the Hijra.Abdullah ibn Hudhafahعبد الله بن حذافة— – —MuhajirEnvoyEnvoy who carried the Prophet's letter to Khosrow II.Abdullah ibn Jahshعبد الله بن جحش— – 625MuhajirBadriMartyrThe Prophet's cousin, an early Muslim who emigrated to Abyssinia and Madinah. He led the Nakhlah expedition and was killed at Uhud, buried with his uncle Hamzah.Abdullah ibn Jubayrعبد الله بن جبير— – 625AnsariBadriMartyrCommander of the archers at Uhud, who stayed at his post with a few men when the others left, and was killed.Abdullah ibn Rawahahعبد الله بن رواحة— – 629AnsariBadriMartyrA Khazraji poet and one of the twelve leaders at al-Aqabah; he led the Prophet's camel reciting verses at the fulfilled umrah and was the third commander killed at Mu'tah.Abdullah ibn Zaydعبد الله بن زيد— – —AnsariBadriA Khazraji companion who saw the words of the adhan in a dream.Abu al-Darda'أبو الدرداء— – —AnsariAn Ansari known for wisdom and asceticism, joined in brotherhood with Salman al-Farisi.Abu Ayyub al-Ansariأبو أيوب الأنصاري— – 674AnsariBadriKhalid ibn Zayd of Banu al-Najjar, in whose house the Prophet ﷺ stayed on arrival in Madinah. He died in old age at the walls of Constantinople.Abu Dujanahأبو دجانة— – —AnsariBadriSimak ibn Kharashah, to whom the Prophet ﷺ gave his sword at Uhud; he shielded the Prophet ﷺ with his back as arrows struck him.Abu Lubabahأبو لبابة— – —AnsariAn Ansari of the Aws who, during the siege of Banu Qurayzah, indicated their fate to them and then tied himself to a pillar of the mosque in repentance until forgiven.Abu Qatadah al-Ansariأبو قتادة الأنصاري— – —AnsariThe Prophet's horseman, praised as the best rider at Dhu Qarad.Abu Salamahأبو سلمة عبد الله بن عبد الأسد— – 626MuhajirBadriCousinThe Prophet's cousin and milk-brother through Thuwaybah, one of the earliest Muslims and the first to emigrate to Madinah. He died of a wound received at Uhud, and his widow Umm Salamah married the Prophet ﷺ.Abu Talhah al-Ansariأبو طلحة الأنصاري— – —AnsariBadriZayd ibn Sahl, a skilled archer who shielded the Prophet ﷺ at Uhud and dug his grave.Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrahأبو عبيدة بن الجراح— – 639MuhajirBadriCommanderAn early Muslim whom the Prophet ﷺ called 'the trustworthy one of this ummah'. He pulled the helmet rings from the Prophet's cheek at Uhud and later commanded the armies in Syria. One of the ten promised Paradise.al-Arqam ibn Abi al-Arqamالأرقم بن أبي الأرقم— – —MuhajirBadriA young early Muslim of Banu Makhzum whose house near al-Safa became the secret meeting place of the first believers.al-Bara' ibn Ma'rurالبراء بن معرور— – 622AnsariA Khazraji chief, the first to give his hand at the Second Pledge of al-Aqabah; he died before the Prophet ﷺ reached Madinah.al-Miqdad ibn Amrالمقداد بن عمرو— – —MuhajirBadriAn early Muslim who before Badr pledged that the emigrants would fight beside the Prophet ﷺ, unlike the people of Musa who said 'go, you and your Lord, and fight'.al-Mundhir ibn Amrالمنذر بن عمرو— – 625AnsariBadriMartyrLeader of the reciters killed at Bi'r Ma'unah; one of the twelve leaders at al-Aqabah.Amir ibn Fuhayrahعامر بن فهيرة— – 625MuhajirBadriMartyrA freedman of Abu Bakr who grazed sheep near the Cave of Thawr to supply the Prophet ﷺ and cover tracks, and accompanied the Hijra. He was killed at Bi'r Ma'unah.Ammar ibn Yasirعمار بن ياسر— – 657MuhajirBadriSon of Yasir and Sumayyah, the first martyrs of Islam, and himself tortured in Makkah; Quran 16:106 is linked to him. He carried bricks for the Prophet's Mosque and remained a prominent companion.Anas ibn Malikأنس بن مالك— – 712AnsariServed the Prophet ﷺ for ten years from childhood and became one of the major narrators of hadith.Asim ibn Thabitعاصم بن ثابت— – 625AnsariBadriMartyrAn archer of the Aws who led the small group killed at al-Raji'; bees protected his body.Asma bint Abi Bakrأسماء بنت أبي بكر— – 692MuhajirDhat al-NitaqaynAbu Bakr's daughter who carried food to the Cave of Thawr, tearing her belt in two to tie it; the Prophet ﷺ called her Dhat al-Nitaqayn. She married al-Zubayr and lived to about a hundred.Asma bint Umaysأسماء بنت عميس— – —MuhajirAn early Muslim who emigrated to Abyssinia with Ja'far, then married Abu Bakr and later Ali. The Prophet ﷺ told her the people of the ships had two hijrahs.Bilal ibn Rabahبلال بن رباح— – 640MuhajirBadriMuezzinAn Abyssinian slave tortured by Umayyah ibn Khalaf for his faith, freed by Abu Bakr. He became the first muezzin of Islam and called the adhan from the roof of the Ka'bah at the conquest of Makkah.Bishr ibn al-Bara'بشر بن البراء— – 628AnsariBadriSon of al-Bara' ibn Ma'rur, who died after eating the poisoned meat at Khaybar.Haram ibn Milhanحرام بن ملحان— – 625AnsariBadriMartyrCarrier of the Prophet's letter at Bi'r Ma'unah, speared from behind; he cried, 'I have won, by the Lord of the Ka'bah!'Hatib ibn Abi Balta'ahحاطب بن أبي بلتعة— – —MuhajirBadriEnvoyEnvoy to al-Muqawqis of Egypt; a veteran of Badr forgiven after sending a warning letter to Makkah before the conquest.Hilal ibn Umayyahهلال بن أمية— – —AnsariBadriOne of the three who stayed behind from Tabuk and whose repentance was accepted.Ja'far ibn Abi Talibجعفر بن أبي طالب— – 629MuhajirMartyrCousinal-Tayyar, Dhu al-JanahaynThe Prophet's cousin, who led the emigrants in Abyssinia and spoke for them before the Negus. He returned at Khaybar and was killed at Mu'tah; the Prophet ﷺ said he was given two wings in Paradise.Jabir ibn Abdullahجابر بن عبد الله— – 697AnsariAn Ansari companion whose detailed narration of the Farewell Hajj in Sahih Muslim is the main source for its rites.Ka'b ibn Malikكعب بن مالك— – —AnsariAn Ansari poet who missed Tabuk without excuse, told the truth and was forgiven by revelation after fifty days; he narrated the story himself.Khubayb ibn Adiخبيب بن عدي— – 625AnsariBadriMartyrCaptured at al-Raji' and executed by Quraysh at al-Tan'im; he prayed two rak'ahs before his death, establishing the practice.Khunays ibn Hudhafahخنيس بن حذافة— – 625MuhajirBadriAn early Muslim and veteran of Badr, Hafsah's first husband, who died in Madinah of his wounds.Kulthum ibn al-Hidmكلثوم بن الهدم— – 622AnsariAn elder of Banu Amr ibn Awf at Quba, in whose house the Prophet ﷺ stayed on arrival.Malik ibn al-Dukhshumمالك بن الدخشم— – —AnsariBadriSent with Ma'n ibn Adi to destroy Masjid al-Dirar.Marthad ibn Abi Marthadمرثد بن أبي مرثد— – 625MuhajirBadriMartyrNamed in some reports as leader of the group killed at al-Raji'.Mu'adh ibn Jabalمعاذ بن جبل— – 639AnsariBadriScholarA young Khazraji praised by the Prophet ﷺ as the most knowledgeable of the lawful and unlawful; sent to teach in Makkah and then to Yemen.Murarah ibn al-Rabi'مرارة بن الربيع— – —AnsariBadriOne of the three who stayed behind from Tabuk and whose repentance was accepted.Nusaybah bint Ka'bنسيبة بنت كعب— – —AnsariUmm Umarah, one of the two women at the Second Pledge of al-Aqabah, who fought to defend the Prophet ﷺ at Uhud and was wounded many times.Sa'd ibn al-Rabi'سعد بن الربيع— – 625AnsariBadriMartyrA Khazraji who offered half his wealth to his brother in faith, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf; he was killed at Uhud.Sa'd ibn Ubadahسعد بن عبادة— – 636AnsariChief of the Khazraj, renowned for his generosity, one of the twelve leaders chosen at al-Aqabah.Suhayb al-Rumiصهيب الرومي— – —MuhajirBadriAn early Muslim raised among the Byzantines, who gave up all his wealth to Quraysh to be allowed to emigrate.Ubadah ibn al-Samitعبادة بن الصامت— – —AnsariBadriA Khazraji present at both pledges of al-Aqabah, who narrated their terms; he renounced his alliance with Banu Qaynuqa.Ubaydah ibn al-Harithعبيدة بن الحارث— – 624MuhajirBadriMartyrA cousin of the Prophet ﷺ of Banu al-Muttalib who led an early patrol and fought in the single combat at Badr, dying of his wounds on the way back.Umm Atiyyahأم عطية— – —AnsariNusaybah bint al-Harith, who washed the Prophet's daughter and narrated his instructions on washing the dead.Umm Aymanأم أيمن بركة— – 634MuhajirFoster motherBarakah, an Abyssinian woman inherited by the Prophet ﷺ from his father, who cared for him from birth and brought him home after his mother's death. He freed her and called her 'my mother after my mother'. She married Zayd ibn Harithah and was the mother of Usamah.Umm Ayyubأم أيوب— – —AnsariWife of Abu Ayyub, who hosted the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah.Umm Rumanأم رومان— – 628MuhajirWife of Abu Bakr and mother of Aishah and Abd al-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr; she emigrated to Madinah.Utbah ibn Ghazwanعتبة بن غزوان— – —MuhajirBadriAn early emigrant, member of the Nakhlah expedition, and later founder of Basra.Uthman ibn Maz'unعثمان بن مظعون— – 624MuhajirBadriAn early Muslim known for his asceticism, who emigrated to Abyssinia. He was the first emigrant to die in Madinah and the first buried in al-Baqi'.Zayd ibn al-Dathinahزيد بن الدثنة— – 625AnsariBadriMartyrCaptured at al-Raji' and executed in Makkah. Asked if he wished the Prophet ﷺ were in his place, he said he would not want him even pricked by a thorn.Zayd ibn Arqamزيد بن أرقم— – —AnsariA young Ansari who reported Abdullah ibn Ubayy's words at al-Muraysi', confirmed by Surah al-Munafiqun; he narrated the sermon at Ghadir Khumm.Mus'ab ibn Umayrمصعب بن عمير— – 625Accepted Islam · 622 CEMuhajirBadriMartyrA young Makkan noble disowned by his family for Islam, sent as the first teacher to Yathrib, where he brought many to Islam. He carried the banner at Badr and Uhud and was killed at Uhud.Sa'd ibn Mu'adhسعد بن معاذ— – 627Accepted Islam · 622 CEAnsariBadriChief of the Aws whose conversion brought his whole clan to Islam. He spoke for the Ansar before Badr, was wounded at the Trench and judged the case of Banu Qurayzah; the Throne shook at his death.Usayd ibn Hudayrأسيد بن حضير— – 641Accepted Islam · 622 CEAnsariA chief of the Aws who came to drive Mus'ab away and accepted Islam on hearing the Quran; known for his beautiful recitation.Amr ibn al-Asعمرو بن العاص— – 664Accepted Islam · 629 CECommanderA shrewd Makkan diplomat sent to Abyssinia to bring back the emigrants; he accepted Islam in 8 AH, led the expedition of Dhat al-Salasil and was envoy to Oman. He later conquered Egypt.Khalid ibn al-Walidخالد بن الوليد— – 642Accepted Islam · 629 CECommanderSayf AllahThe Makkan cavalry commander who turned the battle at Uhud, accepted Islam in 8 AH, saved the army at Mu'tah and was named Sayf Allah, 'the Sword of Allah'. He later led the conquests of Iraq and Syria.Uthman ibn Talhahعثمان بن طلحة— – —Accepted Islam · 629 CEKeeper of the key of the Ka'bah, who accepted Islam with Khalid and Amr; the Prophet ﷺ returned the key to his family forever.Hind bint Utbahهند بنت عتبة— – —Former opponentWife of Abu Sufyan, who lost her father, uncle and brother at Badr and mutilated Hamzah's body at Uhud. She accepted Islam at the conquest of Makkah.Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahlعكرمة بن أبي جهل— – 636Former opponentSon of Abu Jahl who fought the Muslims until the conquest of Makkah, fled, and returned to accept Islam when pardoned; he died fighting at Yarmuk.Malik ibn Awfمالك بن عوف— – —Former opponentYoung commander of Hawazin at Hunayn, who later accepted Islam.Safwan ibn Umayyahصفوان بن أمية— – —Former opponentSon of Umayyah ibn Khalaf, who resisted at the conquest, lent armour for Hunayn and accepted Islam after receiving gifts at al-Ji'ranah.Suhayl ibn Amrسهيل بن عمرو— – —Former opponentAn eloquent leader of Quraysh who negotiated the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah and accepted Islam after the conquest of Makkah.Uyaynah ibn Hisnعيينة بن حصن— – —Former opponentA chief of Fazarah (Ghatafan) who led raids on Madinah and the confederates at the Trench, accepted Islam before the conquest and received gifts at al-Ji'ranah.Abu Sufyan ibn Harbأبو سفيان بن حرب— – 652Accepted Islam · 630 CEFormer opponentSakhr ibn Harb, leader of Quraysh after Badr, who commanded them at Uhud and the Trench. He accepted Islam at Marr al-Zahran before the conquest of Makkah; father of Umm Habibah and Mu'awiyah.al-Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalibالعباس بن عبد المطلب— – 653Accepted Islam · 630 CEUncleThe Prophet's uncle, only a few years older than him, a wealthy merchant who supervised the pilgrims' water. He attended the Second Pledge of al-Aqabah to secure his nephew's safety, was captured at Badr, and openly joined the Muslims before the conquest of Makkah. His descendants founded the Abbasid caliphate.al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bahالمغيرة بن شعبة— – —Accepted Islam · 630 CEA shrewd man of Thaqif who accepted Islam before Hudaybiyyah and destroyed the idol al-Lat.Budayl ibn Warqa'بديل بن ورقاء— – —Accepted Islam · 630 CEA chief of Khuza'ah, allies of the Muslims, who carried messages at Hudaybiyyah and came out with Abu Sufyan at Marr al-Zahran.Hakim ibn Hizamحكيم بن حزام— – —Accepted Islam · 630 CEKhadijah's nephew, who bought Zayd ibn Harithah and gave him to her, and smuggled food to the clan during the boycott. He accepted Islam at the conquest of Makkah.Urwah ibn Mas'udعروة بن مسعود— – —Accepted Islam · 630 CEMartyrA chief of Thaqif who negotiated for Quraysh at Hudaybiyyah, later accepted Islam and was killed by his own people while calling them to it.Uthman ibn Abi al-Asعثمان بن أبي العاص— – —Accepted Islam · 630 CEGovernorThe youngest member of the delegation of Thaqif, appointed their governor for his eagerness to learn the Quran.Aban ibn Sa'idأبان بن سعيد— – —Uthman's cousin, who gave him protection in Makkah during the negotiations at Hudaybiyyah and later accepted Islam.Abdullah ibn Abi Bakrعبد الله بن أبي بكر— – 633Abu Bakr's son, who brought news to the Cave of Thawr each night during the Hijra.Abdullah ibn Abi Rabi'ahعبد الله بن أبي ربيعة— – —A Makkan envoy sent with Amr ibn al-As to the Negus; he later accepted Islam.Abu al-As ibn al-Rabi'أبو العاص بن الربيع— – 634Son-in-lawKhadijah's nephew and husband of Zaynab. Captured at Badr fighting for Quraysh and released, he kept his promise to send Zaynab to Madinah, later accepted Islam and was reunited with her. The Prophet ﷺ praised him as one who spoke truthfully and kept his word.Abu Bakrahأبو بكرة— – —Nufay' ibn al-Harith, a slave who climbed down from the walls of al-Ta'if during the siege and was freed.Abu Dharr al-Ghifariأبو ذر الغفاري— – 652An early Muslim of Ghifar known for his truthfulness and asceticism, who followed the army to Tabuk on foot.Abu Hurayrahأبو هريرة— – 678A Yemeni companion of the tribe of Daws who came to Madinah at Khaybar, lived among Ahl al-Suffah and became the most prolific narrator of hadith.Abu Jandal ibn Suhaylأبو جندل بن سهيل— – —Son of Suhayl ibn Amr, who escaped to Hudaybiyyah in chains and was returned under the treaty.Abu Musa al-Ash'ariأبو موسى الأشعري— – 662A Yemeni companion of the Ash'ari tribe who reached the Prophet ﷺ at Khaybar via Abyssinia; sent to Yemen with Mu'adh. Known for his beautiful recitation.Abu Quhafahأبو قحافة عثمان بن عامر— – 635Father of Abu Bakr, who accepted Islam at the conquest of Makkah in old age.Abu Rafi'أبو رافع— – —FreedmanA Coptic freedman of the Prophet ﷺ, formerly of al-Abbas, who brought him the news of Ibrahim's birth and served him in many tasks.Abu Sufyan ibn al-Harithأبو سفيان بن الحارث— – —CousinThe Prophet's cousin and milk-brother through Halimah, who opposed him for years with satirical poetry, accepted Islam just before the conquest of Makkah and stood firm beside him at Hunayn, holding his mule.Adi ibn Hatimعدي بن حاتم— – —Son of the legendarily generous Hatim al-Ta'i, a Christian chief of Tayy who came to Madinah and accepted Islam.al-Ala' al-Hadramiالعلاء الحضرمي— – —EnvoyGovernorEnvoy to al-Mundhir ibn Sawa of Bahrain and later the Prophet's governor there.al-Aqra' ibn Habisالأقرع بن حابس— – —A chief of Banu Tamim who received a hundred camels at al-Ji'ranah.al-Fadl ibn al-Abbasالفضل بن العباس— – 639CousinThe Prophet's cousin, who rode behind him at the Farewell Hajj and helped wash his body after his death.al-Harith ibn Abi Dirarالحارث بن أبي ضرار— – —Chief of Banu al-Mustaliq and father of Juwayriyah, who later accepted Islam.al-Harith ibn Umayrالحارث بن عمير— – 629EnvoyMartyrThe Prophet's envoy to the governor of Busra, killed by a Ghassanid chief, which led to Mu'tah.al-Hasan ibn Aliالحسن بن علي625 – 670GrandchildThe Prophet's elder grandson, whom he called a leader (sayyid) through whom Allah would reconcile two great groups of Muslims, fulfilled when al-Hasan gave up the caliphate in 41 AH.al-Husayn ibn Aliالحسين بن علي626 – 680GrandchildThe Prophet's younger grandson. 'Husayn is from me and I am from Husayn.' He was killed at Karbala in Iraq on 10 Muharram 61 AH.al-Mundhir ibn Sawaالمنذر بن ساوى— – —RulerRuler of Bahrain (eastern Arabia), who accepted Islam on receiving the Prophet's letter.al-Shayma' bint al-Harithالشيماء بنت الحارث— – —Milk-sisterThe Prophet's milk-sister, who helped care for him as a child among Banu Sa'd. Captured after Hunayn, she was recognised by a scar from his childhood bite and honoured by him.Amr ibn Umayyah al-Damriعمرو بن أمية الضمري— – —EnvoyA survivor of Bi'r Ma'unah and envoy to the Negus.Arwa bint Abd al-Muttalibأروى بنت عبد المطلب— – —AuntThe Prophet's aunt, who accepted Islam and encouraged her son Tulayb ibn Umayr, an early Muslim.Arwa bint Kurayzأروى بنت كريز— – —Mother of Uthman ibn Affan and daughter of the Prophet's aunt Umm Hakim; she accepted Islam.Attab ibn Asidعتاب بن أسيد— – —GovernorA young man of Quraysh appointed governor of Makkah after its conquest at about twenty.Dihyah al-Kalbiدحية الكلبي— – —EnvoyA handsome companion of the tribe of Kalb, envoy to Heraclius; Jibril sometimes appeared in his form.Du'thur ibn al-Harithدعثور بن الحارث— – —A man of Ghatafan who, according to al-Waqidi, drew a sword on the resting Prophet ﷺ at Dhu Amarr, was overcome and accepted Islam.Fatimah bint Asadفاطمة بنت أسد— – 626Foster motherWife of Abu Talib and mother of Ali and Ja'far, who cared for the Prophet ﷺ as a boy like her own children. She accepted Islam and emigrated to Madinah; the Prophet ﷺ honoured her at her burial, shrouding her in his own shirt.Halah bint Khuwaylidهالة بنت خويلد— – —Khadijah's sister and mother of Abu al-As ibn al-Rabi'. The Prophet ﷺ was moved when he heard her voice in Madinah because it resembled Khadijah's.Hisham ibn Amrهشام بن عمرو— – —The Qurayshi who led the effort to end the boycott; he later accepted Islam.Hudhayfah ibn al-Yamanحذيفة بن اليمان— – 656Keeper of the Prophet's secrets about the hypocrites, sent to spy on the confederates' camp on the last night of the Trench.Jubayr ibn Mut'imجبير بن مطعم— – —Son of al-Mut'im, who promised Wahshi his freedom for killing Hamzah; he later accepted Islam.Khawlah bint Hakimخولة بنت حكيم— – —Wife of Uthman ibn Maz'un, who proposed the marriages with Sawdah and Aishah after Khadijah's death.Nafisah bint Munyahنفيسة بنت منية— – —Khadijah's friend who carried her proposal of marriage to the Prophet ﷺ.Nu'aym ibn Mas'udنعيم بن مسعود— – —A Ghatafani who secretly accepted Islam during the siege of the Trench and sowed distrust among the confederates.Rabi'ah ibn Umayyahربيعة بن أمية— – —Whose strong voice repeated the Prophet's words to the crowds at Arafat during the Farewell Sermon.Safiyyah bint Abd al-Muttalibصفية بنت عبد المطلب— – —AuntThe Prophet's aunt, full sister of Hamzah and mother of al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam. She accepted Islam and emigrated; at the Trench she killed an intruder near the women's fort. She lived until the caliphate of Umar.Safwan ibn al-Mu'attalصفوان بن المعطل— – —The companion who found Aishah left behind and escorted her back; the slanderers targeted him.Salamah ibn al-Akwa'سلمة بن الأكوع— – —A swift runner and archer who single-handedly recovered the Prophet's camels at Dhu Qarad.Salman al-Farisiسلمان الفارسي— – 656A Persian who left Zoroastrianism to seek the true religion, served Christian monks, was enslaved and reached Madinah, where he accepted Islam. He suggested digging the trench; the Prophet ﷺ said, 'Salman is one of us, the People of the House.'Sumayyah bint Khayyatسمية بنت خياط— – 615MartyrMother of Ammar and the first martyr of Islam, killed by Abu Jahl for refusing to give up her faith.Suraqah ibn Malikسراقة بن مالك— – —A horseman of Banu Mudlij who pursued the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijra for the reward and turned back; he accepted Islam after Hunayn and wore the bracelets of Khosrow under Umar.Umm al-Fadlأم الفضل لبابة بنت الحارث— – —Wife of al-Abbas, said to be the second woman to accept Islam after Khadijah, and sister of Maymunah, the Prophet's wife.Umm al-Khayrأم الخير سلمى بنت صخر— – —Mother of Abu Bakr, who accepted Islam in the early days at Dar al-Arqam.Umm Ma'badأم معبد— – —Atikah bint Khalid of Khuza'ah, at whose tent the Prophet ﷺ stopped during the Hijra; her description of him is celebrated.Usamah ibn Zaydأسامة بن زيد— – 674CommanderSon of Zayd and Umm Ayman, raised in the Prophet's household and called 'the beloved son of the beloved'. The Prophet ﷺ appointed him to command an army at about eighteen.Wahshi ibn Harbوحشي بن حرب— – —An Abyssinian slave who killed Hamzah at Uhud for his freedom. He later accepted Islam and is reported to have killed Musaylimah the false prophet.Yasir ibn Amirياسر بن عامر— – —MartyrFather of Ammar, a Yemeni settler in Makkah allied to Banu Makhzum, who died under torture.Zuhayr ibn Abi Umayyahزهير بن أبي أمية— – —Son of Atikah bint Abd al-Muttalib and brother of Umm Salamah, who spoke out at the Ka'bah to end the boycott.