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Hazrat Umayr ibn Sa’d al-Ansari (RA) Hazrat Umayr ibn Sa’d (RA) became an orphan at an early age. His father died leaving him and his mother poor and deprived. His mother in the long run married again, to a rich man named Hazrat Julas ibn Suwayd in Madinah. He belonged to a powerful tribe of al-Aws. Hazrat Umayr (RA) was well looked after by Hazrat Julas and loved him. Indeed he forgot that he was an orphan. As Hazrat Umayr (RA) grew older, Hazrat Julas affection and love for him grew. Hazrat Julas would marvel at the intelligence he displayed in everything he did and at the honesty and trustworthiness which characterized his behavior. Hazrat Umayr (RA) embraced Muslim at the age of ten. Faith found in his pure heart a secure forte and penetrated deeply into his being. Despite his youthfulness, He (RA) would never delay in performing the prayer behind the noble Prophet (SAW). Often He would be found in the first row of worshippers, hoping for the reward promised those who att

Hazrat Ubayy Ibn Ka’b (RA) "O Abu Mundhir! Which verse of the Book of God is the greatest?" asked the Messenger of God (SAW). "Allah and His Messenger know best," came the reply. The Prophet (SAW) repeated the question and Abu Mundhir replied. "Allah, there is no god but He, the Living the Self-Subsisting. Neither slumber overtakes him nor sleep. To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on earth, ." and most likely he went on to complete the Verse of the Throne (Ayat al-Kursi). The Prophet (SAW) thumped his chest with his right hand in approval on hearing the reply and with his features beaming with happiness, said to Abu Mundhir. "May knowledge delight and benefit you, Abu Mundhir." This Abu Mundhir whom the Prophet (SAW) congratulated on the knowledge and understanding which God had bestowed on him was Hazrat Ubayy ibn Ka’b (RA), one of his distinguished companions and a person of high esteem in the early Muslim communit

Hazrat Thumamah Ibn Uthal (RA) In 6A.H. the Prophet (SAW) decided to expand the scope of his mission. He sent eight letters to rulers in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding areas inviting them to Islam. One of these rulers was Thumamah ibn Uthal. Thumamah was one of the most powerful Arab rulers in pre-Qur'anic times. This is not surprising since he was a chieftain of the Banu Hanifah and one of the rulers of al- Yamamah whose word no one dared to challenge or disobey. When Thumamah received the Prophet's letter, he was consumed by anger and rejected it. He refused to listen to the invitation of Truth and goodness. More than that, he felt a strong desire to go and kill the Prophet and bury his mission with him. Thumamah waited and waited for a convenient time to carry out his design against the Prophet until eventually forgetfulness caused him to lose interest. One of his uncles, however, reminded him of his plan, praising what he intended to do. In the pursuit of h

Hazrat Thabit Ibn Qays (RA) Hazrat Thabit ibn Qays (RA) was a chief of the Khazraj tribe and had a considerable influence in Yathrib. He was known for the sharpness of his mind and the power of his eloquence. It was because of this that he became the spokesman and orator of the Prophet (SAW) and Islam. He became a Muslim at the hands of Musab ibn Umayr. When the Prophet (SAW) arrived in Madinah after the historic Hijrah, Hazrat Thabit ibn Qays (RA) and a great gathering of horsemen gave him a warm and enthusiastic welcome. He (RA) acted as their spokesman and delivered a speech in the presence of the Prophet (SAW) and his companion, Hazrat Abu Bakr as-Siddique (RA). He began by giving praise to God Almighty and invoking peace and blessings on His Prophet and ended up by saying: "We give our pledge to you, O Messenger of God, that we would protect you from all that we protect ourselves, our children and our wives. What would then be our reward for this?" The speech w

Hazrat Talhah ibn Ubaydullah (RA) Hazrat Talhah ibn Ubaydullah (RA) was in Syria for a trading trip, when The Holy Prophet (SAW) announced his prophet hood. Returning to Makkah in haste, Hazrat Talhah asked his family: "Did anything happen in Makkah since we left?" "Yes," they replied. "Muhammad ibn Abdullah (SAW) emerged claiming that   he is a Prophet and Abu Quhafa (Abu Bakr) has followed him." "I used to know Abu Bakr," said Hazrat Talhah (RA) . "He is an easy-going, sociable and every bit a gentleman. He was an honest and upright trader. We were quite fond of him and loved sitting in his company because of his knowledge of Quraysh history and descendants." then Hazrat Talhah went to Hazrat Abu Bakr and asked: "Is it true what they say, that Muhammad (SAW) ibn Abdullah has appeared as a Prophet and that you follow him." "Yes," replied Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) and went on to tell Hazrat Talhah about Muh