The Companions

Linked files that begin from the authentic text

Instead of long unverified biographies, we begin with an established virtue or stance for each Companion, then expand the file when the sources of the biography are complete.

Hijrah and steadfastness

Files of the Companions linked to sources

Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, may Allah be pleased with him

His companionship of the Prophet ﷺ in the cave is established by the text of the Qur'an, and the report of the cave came in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Al-Tawbah: 40; Sahih al-Bukhari 3922 ↗
Support and precedence

Khadijah, may Allah be pleased with her

It is established in Sahih al-Bukhari that Jibril, peace be upon him, conveyed greetings to the Prophet ﷺ for her and gave her glad tidings of a house in Paradise.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3820 ↗
Modesty and virtue

'Uthman ibn 'Affan, may Allah be pleased with him

It is established in Sahih Muslim that the Prophet ﷺ spoke of his modesty before 'Uthman and that the angels are modest before him.

Sahih Muslim 2401 ↗
Love and support

'Ali ibn Abi Talib, may Allah be pleased with him

At Khaybar the Prophet ﷺ gave him the banner, and it is established in the Sahih that he loves Allah and His Messenger and that Allah and His Messenger love him.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4210 ↗
Knowledge and virtue

'A'ishah, may Allah be pleased with her

Authentic virtues are established for her, among them the hadith of her virtue in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3769 ↗
Understanding of religion

'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both

The Prophet ﷺ supplicated for him to have understanding of the religion, as in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Sahih al-Bukhari 143 ↗
The Qur'an and teaching

'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, may Allah be pleased with him

The Prophet ﷺ ordered that the Qur'an be taken from four and mentioned Ibn Mas'ud among them.

Sahih al-Bukhari 4999 ↗
Tawhid and the Qur'an

Mu'adh ibn Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him

The hadith of the right of Allah upon the servants is established from him, and he is mentioned among those from whom the Qur'an is taken.

Sahih al-Bukhari 2856 and 3806 ↗
Memorising hadith

Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him

In Sahih al-Bukhari is his report of complaining about forgetfulness and the Prophet's ﷺ supplication for him with what helped him memorise.

Sahih al-Bukhari 119 ↗
Service and transmitting the guidance

Anas ibn Malik, may Allah be pleased with him

He served the Prophet ﷺ for years, and narrated in Sahih Muslim of his good character with him and his not rebuking him.

Sahih Muslim 2309a ↗
Spending and jihad

'Umar ibn al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him

Well-known authentic virtues are established for him, among them his agreements with the Qur'an and the many conquests Allah opened at his hands.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3682 ↗
Knowledge and modesty

Umm Salamah, may Allah be pleased with her

One of the Mothers of the Believers, she transmitted knowledge, understanding and stances useful to the nation.

Sahih al-Bukhari 6127 ↗
Jihad and certainty

Khalid ibn al-Walid, may Allah be pleased with him

One of the horsemen and commanders of Islam, whose name is connected with supporting the religion in many places.

Jami' al-Tirmidhi 3846 ↗
Trade and worship

'Abd al-Rahman ibn 'Awf, may Allah be pleased with him

He combined trade, precedence and spending in the cause of Allah.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3931 ↗
Precedence in Islam

Al-Zubayr ibn al-'Awwam, may Allah be pleased with him

Among the early ones, and among the ten given glad tidings of Paradise.

Jami' al-Tirmidhi 3747 ↗
Support and steadfastness

Talhah ibn 'Ubaydullah, may Allah be pleased with him

Among the people of precedence, with great stances in supporting the Prophet ﷺ on the day of Uhud.

Jami' al-Tirmidhi 3748 ↗
Fiqh and jihad

Abu 'Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah, may Allah be pleased with him

The Prophet ﷺ described him as the trustworthy one of this nation.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3744 ↗
Worship and turning back to Allah

Fatimah, may Allah be pleased with her

One of the leading women of the people of Paradise, with stances of asceticism and patience.

Sahih al-Bukhari 3623 ↗
This stage does not claim that the biographies are complete. Every card published has an explicit basis from the Qur'an or the Sahih, and detailed historical reports are added only after they are sourced.