The Firsts

Abu Mihjan (ra): The Sahabi With A Substance Use Disorder

He was fierce on the battlefield, yet fighting a quieter battle within himself. Abu Mihjan (ra) had a weakness, but it never stopped his courage. He owned his struggle a

Nu’ayman ibn Amr (ra): The Funniest Man in Medina

One of the Prophet's ﷺ Companions was the kind of man who could walk into a room and have everyone laughing.  Nu'ayman ibn Amr (ra) was a gem, beloved for the

Abu Lubabah (ra): A Rope Only the Prophet ﷺ Could Untie

Abu Lubabah (ra) was a top chief and one of the very first to pledge allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. But when he made a devastating mistake, he didn't run, den

Hatib (ra): Leaking the Prophet’s ﷺ Plans to the Enemy

One of the Prophet's ﷺ closest companions did something that looked like a complete betrayal.  Hatib ibn Abi Balta’ah (ra) had been loyal for twenty years, through

Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra): Mother of the Prophet’s ﷺ Last Child

Mariya al-Qibtiyya (ra), “the gift of Egypt,” embraced Islam and her life with the Prophet ﷺ wholeheartedly, even as slander and jealousy tested her.  She delivered a ba

Salma (ra) and Ubaydullah (ra): A Legacy of Serving the Ahlul Bayt

She was the midwife in the births of the Prophet ﷺ’s children and grandchildren.  This was just one of the unique ways that Salma (ra), a freed-slave and the wife of Abu

Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra): The Man Inside the Prophet’s ﷺ Home

Meet Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra), a little-known Coptic Christian from Egypt who embraced Islam and became part of the Prophet ﷺ’s family. How did this unfold? What was his r

Abu Muwayhiba (ra): What Happened on the Prophet’s ﷺ Final Night

Little is recorded about Abu Muwayhiba (ra), a freed slave of the Prophet ﷺ.  Yet in the final days of the Prophet's ﷺ life, it was Abu Muwayhiba who walked beside

Thawban (ra): The One Called “An-Nabawi”

He was anxious to see the Prophet ﷺ every day, and even more anxious to be with him in Jannah.  And by serving the Prophet ﷺ and keenly learning from him, Thawban (ra) w

Safina (ra): He Spoke To A Lion

If you asked him his name, he would use the nickname the Prophet ﷺ had given him: a ship.  He served the Prophet ﷺ in his expeditions, spoke to a lion, and narrated a ha

Julaybib (ra): The Most Beautiful Story

While others mocked Julaybib (ra) for his small stature, the Prophet ﷺ exalted him among society, even facilitating his marriage to a beautiful, wealthy woman. He was amo

Zahir ibn Haram (ra): Low Self-Esteem Until He Met the Prophet ﷺ

Zahir (ra) was a man who struggled with his appearance and low self-esteem — until the Prophet ﷺ uplifted his heart in a beautiful and unforgettable way. Through gifts, g

Umm Mahjan (ra): The Woman Who Cleaned the Masjid

To some, she was just the masjid’s janitor. But to the Prophet ﷺ, she was more noble than many. Not much is known about the life of Umm Mahjan (ra). But what we do know i

Bishr ibn al-Baraa (ra): The Story of the Poisoning of the Prophet ﷺ

Like his father, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra), Bishr (ra) was an early Muslim and fierce defender of the faith. His story is forever marked by an incredible act of sacr

Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra): He Made Two Good Mistakes

Long before the qiblah was officially changed, Al-Baraa ibn Ma'roor (ra) chose to pray facing the Ka’bah. What motivated this decision? Known for his unwavering pie

Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra): He Described the Grave in Detail

He was only ten when the Prophet ﷺ entered Madinah, a day Al-Baraa ibn Aazib (ra) would never forget. He described the Prophet ﷺ’s face as being “like the light of the fu

Umayr ibn Sa’d (ra): First in Salah and Battle

He was just a boy — yet Allah revealed a verse of the Qur’an verse to defend him. This is the story of Umayr ibn Sa‘d (ra), who chose truth over family when his guardian

Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites

Zayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) — the companion whose truth was confirmed by revelation. Raised by the poet-warrior Abdullah ibn Rawaha (ra), he grew up among the earliest Ansar,

Fatima bint Qays (ra): She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal and Divorce

A woman of elite status, beauty, and intellect. The home of Fatima bint Qays (ra) became the setting for one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history. It was in her

Usama ibn Zayd (ra): The Prophet ﷺ’s Chosen Grandson

At birth, his name was Usama ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad – but he wasn’t the Prophet ﷺ’s biological grandson. He (ra) was born into the house of the Prophet ﷺ, who showered him