Companion |
Nickname (Kuniyah) |
Key Facts |
Abu Bakr al-Siddiq |
As-Siddiq |
The first Caliph of Islam, close friend of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known for his truthfulness. |
Umar ibn al-Khattab |
Al-Farooq |
The second Caliph of Islam, known for his justice and reforms, instrumental in spreading Islam. |
Uthman ibn Affan |
Dhun-Nurayn |
The third Caliph, known for compiling the Quran into one book, member of the Umayyad clan. |
Ali ibn Abi Talib |
Murtaza |
The fourth Caliph, cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), famous for bravery and knowledge. |
Aisha bint Abu Bakr |
Umm al-Mu’minin |
The wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), scholar, and narrator of many hadiths. |
Abu Hurairah |
Abu Hurairah |
Known for narrating the most hadiths, was one of the Prophet’s closest companions. |
Bilal ibn Rabah |
Mu’adhdhin of the Prophet |
First muezzin (caller to prayer) in Islam, former slave who embraced Islam and became a key figure. |
Hamzah ibn Abdul Muttalib |
Asadullah (Lion of Allah) |
The uncle of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), known for his bravery and martyrdom in the Battle of Uhud. |
Zayd ibn Harithah |
Hibb al-Rasul (Beloved of the Prophet) |
Adopted son of the Prophet, known for his loyalty and martyrdom in the Battle of Mu’tah. |
Abu Talib |
Abu Talib |
The uncle of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who supported him during early years of Islam despite not converting. |
Khalid ibn al-Walid |
Saifullah (Sword of Allah) |
Known for his military brilliance, never defeated in battle, and played a key role in early Muslim conquests. |