List of Sahabah

Aṣ-ṣaḥābah were the Muslim followers of the Islamic prophet Muhammad who saw or met him during his lifetime, believed in his message, and died as Muslims. The exact number of Muhammad’s companions is unknown due to their wide geographical dispersal and the absence of a comprehensive record during his lifetime. However, estimates suggest there were over 100,000 companions, with some sources such as Abu Zur'ah al-Razi and Al-Suyuti reporting approximately 124,000.
Among all the Sahabah, ten were uniquely and explicitly promised Paradise during their lifetimes in a single authentic hadith. These companions are: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq, Umar ibn al-Khattab, Uthman ibn Affan, Ali ibn Abi Talib, Talha ibn Ubayd Allah, Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, Sa`îd ibn Zayd, and Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah.

Notable Sahabah

The following table lists 50 prominent Sahabah, selected based on their historical and religious significance as documented in primary sources, including hadith collections, biographies, and historical chronicles. The rankings are based on their impact, including governance, hadith narration, military conquests, or martyrdom in key battles. Although numerous Sahabah are recognized in Islamic tradition, this list focuses on those most frequently cited in scholarly sources due to their notable contributions.

Rank	Name	Role/Significance	Death Year	Key Contributions
1	Abu Bakr As-Siddiq	First Caliph, closest companion	634	He accompanied Muhammad during the Hijrah to Medina and in all of his battles, oversaw the compilation of Quran after the Battle of al-Yamama, and unified Arabia by suppressing the Ridda wars.
2	Umar Ibn Al-Khattab	Second Caliph, administrator	644	He expanded the Islamic empire into Persia and Byzantium and established a just administrative system, including the diwan for soldiers’ pensions.
3	Uthman Ibn Affan	Third Caliph, philanthropist	656	He standardized the Quranic text under a single dialect and funded military expeditions, including the conquest of North Africa.
4	Ali Ibn Abi Talib	Fourth Caliph, scholar	661	He led Muslims in battles like Battle of Badr and Battle of Khandaq and is revered as the first Shi’a Imam.
5	Aisha bint Abi Bakr	Muhammad’s wife, hadith narrator	678	She narrated 2,210 hadiths, shaping Islamic law, and played a key political role in the First Fitna after Uthman’s death.
6	Khalid ibn al-Walid	Military commander	642	He played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the early Islamic state and was known as the "Sword of Allah".
7	Abu Hurayra	Hadith narrator	678	He narrated 5,374 hadiths, preserving Muhammad’s sayings and practices.
8	Bilal ibn Rabah	First muezzin, freed slave	640	He served as the first muezzin, calling the adhan in Medina, and symbolized equality as a freed Abyssinian slave.
9	Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib	Muhammad’s uncle, warrior	625	He fought bravely at Battle of Badr and was martyred at Battle of Uhud, earning the title “Lion of Allah” for his courage.
10	Abdullah Ibn Abbas	Scholar, tafsir expert	687	He narrated 1,660 hadiths and taught Quranic exegesis in Mecca, earning the title “Interpreter of the Quran.”
11	Abd Allah ibn Umar ibn al-Khattab	Hadith narrator, pious	693	He narrated 2,630 hadiths and strictly followed Muhammad’s Sunnah.
12	Talha ibn Ubayd Allah	Early convert, warrior	656	He fought at Battle of Badr and Battle of Uhud and was martyred at the Battle of the Camel during the First Fitna.
13	Zubayr ibn al-Awwam	Warrior, early convert	656	He participated in major battles like Battle of Badr and was martyred at the Battle of the Camel.
14	Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf	Merchant, mediator	652	He funded the Battle of Tabuk with his wealth and mediated disputes among early Muslims in Medina.
15	Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas	Military leader	655	He commanded Muslims to victory at Battle of Qadisiyyah, leading to Persia’s conquest, and governed Kufa.
16	Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah	General, trusted companion	639	He led the conquest of Syria, capturing Damascus, and was renowned for his humility.
17	Khadija bint Khuwaylid	Muhammad’s wife, merchant	619	She was the first to accept Islam and supported Muhammad financially in Mecca’s early years.
18	Anas ibn Malik	Hadith narrator, servant	712	He narrated 2,286 hadiths and served Muhammad for ten years, sharing intimate details of his life.
19	Jabir ibn Abd Allah	Hadith narrator, warrior	697	He narrated 1,540 hadiths and fought in 19 battles, including Battle of Badr, spreading Islam’s teachings.
20	Fatima bint Muhammad	Muhammad’s daughter	632	She led women in Medina and was the mother of Hasan ibn Ali and Husayn ibn Ali, central to Shi’a lineage.
21	Hafsa bint Umar	Muhammad’s wife	665	She preserved the first written Quran copy and narrated hadiths, influencing early Islamic scholarship.
22	Hind bint Abi Umayya	Muhammad’s wife, advisor	679	She advised Muhammad at Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, securing a peace treaty, and narrated key hadiths.
23	Mus'ab ibn Umayr	Missionary, martyr	625	He spread Islam in Medina, converting many Ansar, and was martyred at the Battle of Uhud.
24	Abdullah ibn Masud	Scholar, reciter	653	He taught the Quran and its exegesis in Kufa, shaping early Islamic scholarship.
25	Ubayy ibn Ka'b	Quranic scholar	649	He mastered Quranic recitation and compiled early tafsir, aiding its preservation in Medina.
26	Zayd ibn Thabit	Scribe, compiler	665	He led the Quran’s compilation under Abu Bakr and mastered Islamic law in Medina.
27	Ammar ibn Yasir	Early convert, martyr	657	He endured Meccan persecution and was martyred at Battle of Siffin, supporting Ali’s caliphate.
28	Sumayya	First martyr	615	She was killed in Mecca for her faith, becoming Islam’s first martyr and symbol of steadfastness.
29	Salman the Persian	Convert, strategist	656	He proposed digging a trench at the Battle of Khandaq, securing Medina’s defense.
30	Abu Dharr al-Ghifari	Ascetic, advocate	652	He advocated for equality and criticized wealth accumulation, influencing early Islamic social justice.
31	Muadh ibn Jabal	Scholar, governor	639	He taught the Quran in Yemen as Muhammad’s envoy and narrated foundational hadiths.
32	Abu Ayyub al-Ansari	Warrior, host	674	He hosted Muhammad in Medina during the Hijrah and fought in the Siege of Constantinople campaign.
33	Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman	Intelligence officer	656	He safeguarded Muhammad's secrets about hypocrites and governed Kufa under Umar’s caliphate.
34	Zayd ibn al-Khattab	Warrior, martyr	632	He fought as Umar’s brother in the Ridda wars and was martyred at Battle of Yamama.
35	Umm Ayman	Muhammad’s nursemaid	~650	She cared for Muhammad’s family as an early convert and supported his household.
36	Al-Bara' ibn Malik	Warrior, martyr	641	He fought fiercely at Battle of Yamama and was killed in Persia during the Islamic conquests.
37	Abd Allah ibn Rawahah	Poet, martyr	629	He composed poetry praising Islam and was martyred leading Muslims at the Battle of Mu’tah.
38	Sa'id ibn Zayd	Early convert, warrior	671	He fought in early battles like Battle of Badr and was Umar’s brother-in-law.
39	Miqdad ibn Aswad	Early convert, warrior	653	He was the first Muslim to fight on horseback and supported Ali ibn Abi Talib during the First Fitna.
40	Abu Talha al-Ansari	Archer, philanthropist	~654	He excelled as an archer at Battle of Badr and donated orchards to support Medina’s poor.
41	Shurahbil ibn Hasana	General, governor	639	He led the conquest of Jordan and served as a governor in Syria under Umar.
42	Umm Haram	Warrior, martyr	~649	She participated in naval battles and was martyred during a campaign in Cyprus.
43	Ka'b ibn Zuhayr	Poet, convert	~662	He composed poetry praising Muhammad after converting, strengthening Muslim morale in Medina.
44	Abd Allah ibn Amr ibn al-As	Scholar, hadith narrator	684	He recorded hadiths during Muhammad’s lifetime, contributing to early Islamic legal traditions.
45	Abu Musa al-Ash'ari	Governor, arbitrator	~662	He governed Basra and mediated at Battle of Siffin, attempting to resolve the First Fitna.
46	Safiyya bint Huyayy	Muhammad’s wife	~670	She defended Muslims during the Battle of Khandaq, showcasing courage in Medina’s defense.
47	Ja'far ibn Abi Talib	Missionary, martyr	629	He led the migration to Abyssinia and was martyred commanding Muslims at Battle of Mu’tah.
48	Amr ibn al-As	General, governor	664	He led the conquest of Egypt under Umar and governed it, expanding Islam into North Africa.
49	Asma bint Abi Bakr	Early convert, courier	692	She delivered supplies to Muhammad and Abu Bakr during the Hijrah from Mecca.
50	Muawiyah ibn Abi Sufyan	Governor, caliph	680	He served as a scribe for Muhammad, governed Syria under Umar, and founded the Umayyad caliphate after the First Fitna.

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The companions listed are among the most well-known of all of Muhammad’s Sahaba; however, many more companions are recognized beyond those included here.

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