Badri Sahaba Names Collection

Ubada means 'worshipper', 'devoted servant'. Al-Samit means 'the silent one'. He was one of the twelve Ansar chiefs and the first to teach Quran in Egypt. He participated in Badr and all major battles.

His real name was Malik ibn Rabi'a. He was one of the participants at Badr and was known for his remarkable memory. He narrated hadiths about the Battle of Badr. He went blind in old age.

A companion from the Ansar known for his participation in battles and narration of hadiths. Often mentioned to distinguish from Talha ibn Ubaydullah of the Ten Promised Paradise.

Zayd means 'growth'. He was the elder brother of Umar ibn al-Khattab and accepted Islam before his brother. He was known for his bravery and was martyred at the Battle of Yamama fighting the false prophet Musaylima.

Nuayman means 'one in bliss'. He was known as the comedian of the Ansar and often made the Prophet laugh. Despite his jesting nature, he was a sincere Muslim and participated in battles.

His real name was al-Harith ibn Rib'i. He was a brave cavalry commander nicknamed 'Faris Rasulillah' (Horseman of the Messenger) by the Prophet. He participated in many battles and was known for his courage.

Sahl means 'easy', 'gentle'. Hunayf means 'inclining'. He was a brave Ansari companion who used his body to shield the Prophet at Uhud. He served as a governor and participated in many battles alongside Ali ibn Abi Talib.

His real name was Simak ibn Kharasha. He was one of the bravest companions, known for his red headband worn in battle. The Prophet gave him his own sword before Uhud, and he fulfilled its right heroically.

Khalid means 'immortal'. He was among the first ten to accept Islam and migrated to Abyssinia. He was a skilled warrior and commander who led many expeditions in Syria.

Abd al-Rahman means 'servant of the Most Merciful'. He was the son of the great commander Khalid ibn al-Walid and inherited his father's military skill. He participated in battles in Syria.

Usayd means 'little lion'. He was one of the twelve Ansar chiefs at Aqabah and among the first in Madinah to accept Islam. He accepted Islam at the hands of Mus'ab ibn Umayr. He was known for his beautiful Quran recitation that made angels descend.

Abbad means 'devoted worshipper'. He was an Ansari companion known for his excessive worship and recitation of the Quran. He prayed through the night even while on guard duty. He was martyred at the Battle of Yamama.

Hanzala means 'bitter melon plant'. He was a newlywed when the call to battle at Uhud came. He left his bride on their wedding night to join the battle and was martyred. The Prophet said the angels washed his body.

Abdullah means 'servant of Allah'. He was the cousin of the Prophet and led the first military expedition in Islam (Sariyyat Abdullah ibn Jahsh). He asked Allah to grant him martyrdom and had his nose and ears cut off at Uhud.

Note: This entry is intentionally skipped/not applicable as Abu Lahab was not a companion but an enemy of Islam condemned in the Quran.

Variant entry — see Sa'd ibn Muadh (id 33)

Thabit means 'firm', 'steadfast'. Qays means 'firm'. He was the official orator and spokesman of the Ansar. The Prophet called him 'Khatib al-Ansar'. He was martyred at the Battle of Yamama.

Hind means 'group of 100 camels' or 'India'. She was the wife of Abu Sufyan and one of the most fierce opponents of Islam. She mutilated the body of Hamza at Uhud. She later accepted Islam at the Conquest of Makkah and became a sincere Muslim.

An early companion from the Ansar who participated in battles and narrated hadiths.

Asim means 'protector'. He was a companion from the Banu Tamim tribe who participated in the early conquests of Iraq and Persia under the command of Khalid ibn al-Walid and Sad ibn Abi Waqqas.

Ziyad means 'increase', 'growth'. He was an Ansari companion who was one of the early migrants. He served as governor of Hadramaut and Yemen. He was among the six Ansar participants at Aqabah.

Rafi means 'elevated'. He was one of the six from Khazraj who first met the Prophet at Mina. He was the first person to bring a full surah of the Quran to Madinah, even before the Hijra.

Aws means 'gift', 'wolf'. Al-Samit means 'the silent one'. He was the husband of Khawla bint Tha'laba, the woman about whom Allah revealed Surah Al-Mujadila after she complained to the Prophet about her husband pronouncing zihar.

Khawla means 'female deer'. She was the Ansari woman who argued with the Prophet about her husband's zihar divorce. Allah responded to her complaint by revealing Surah Al-Mujadila, showing how Allah listens to the oppressed.

Ka'b means 'ankle bone' or 'high position'. He was a brave Ansari companion who captured Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib alone during the Battle of Badr — a notable feat given Abbas's stature.

Umayr means 'long life'. He came to Madinah with the intent to assassinate the Prophet after Badr but upon meeting the Prophet, recognized his prophethood and accepted Islam, becoming a devoted Muslim.

His name means 'father of hope'. He was a Tabi'i who met many companions but is often grouped due to his early conversion and extremely long life. He lived over 120 years.

Qudama means 'ancient', 'the old one'. He was the brother of Uthman ibn Mazun and an early Muslim. He migrated to Abyssinia and participated in Badr. He served as a governor under Umar.

Abdullah means 'servant of Allah'. He was the son of Suhayl ibn Amr. He had been forced to apostatize in Makkah but escaped to rejoin the Muslims at Badr. He fought bravely and was martyred there.

Muawwidh means 'one who seeks refuge'. He was one of the two brothers (Muawwidh and Muadh) who together struck down Abu Jahl at Badr, with Ibn Masud delivering the final blow.

Muadh means 'protected'. He was the brother of Muawwidh and together they attacked Abu Jahl at the Battle of Badr. Both brothers were martyred in that same battle.

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Umayr means 'long life'. He was known for his piety and refusal to accept material rewards for his service as governor. He was so poor yet so principled that Umar remarked about his nobility of character.

His real name is debated (Rifa'a or Habib). He was a companion known for a specific encounter with the Prophet where he offered to treat the Prophet's ailment — and the Prophet declined. He narrated a description of the Prophet.

Jabir means 'one who sets bones right', 'comforter'. He was an Ansari companion from Banu Muawiya. He participated in many battles and was at the pledge of Aqabah.

Aws means 'gift'. He was the brother of Hassan ibn Thabit, the Prophet's poet. He was among the Ansar who participated in battles and supported the Prophet.

Hassan means 'handsome', 'good'. He was the most famous poet of the Prophet's era and is considered the poet laureate of Islam. He composed poetry in defense of Islam and in praise of the Prophet.

Ka'b means 'ankle bone' or 'high position'. He was one of three companions who stayed behind from the Battle of Tabuk without valid excuse. His sincere repentance led to Quranic verses celebrating his forgiveness.

Hilal means 'crescent moon'. He was one of the three companions who missed the Battle of Tabuk without a valid excuse and were boycotted until their sincere repentance was accepted and revealed in the Quran.

Murarah means 'bitterness'. He was the third of the three companions who did not participate in Tabuk and were socially boycotted. Their repentance was accepted by Allah as mentioned in Surah At-Tawbah.

Uthman means 'baby bustard'. He was the companion sent as the governor of Ta'if after it embraced Islam. He later commanded the naval expedition to Persia and participated in the conquests.

Farwa means 'fur coat'. He was a Christian governor of the Byzantine frontier who secretly embraced Islam and wrote to the Prophet. When the Byzantines discovered this, he was executed — becoming a martyr for his faith.

Dihya means 'the leader'. He was a handsome companion so striking in appearance that the angel Jibreel would take his form when appearing to the Prophet. He carried the Prophet's letters to foreign rulers.

Hatib means 'wood gatherer'. He was a companion who participated in Badr but later sent a letter warning the Quraysh of the planned Muslim expedition to Makkah. Despite this lapse, his status as a Badr veteran saved him from execution.

His name means 'father of the disobedient'. He was the husband of Zaynab, the Prophet's eldest daughter. He accepted Islam after Zaynab's death. The Prophet praised his faithfulness to his wife and returned her to him after his conversion.

Zayd means 'growth'. He was an Ansari companion who informed the Prophet of the hypocrites' conspiracy during the Tabuk expedition, leading to the revelation of Surah Al-Munafiqun.

Muadh means 'protected'. He was an Ansari companion who participated in Badr and struck Abu Jahl. His father Amr ibn al-Jamuh was a notable convert who destroyed idols in Madinah.

Amr means 'life'. He was a chieftain who converted to Islam after his son and the companions destroyed his idol. He was lame but insisted on fighting at Uhud, saying he wished to walk in Paradise. He was martyred there.

Khunays means 'the one who stays behind'. He was the first husband of Hafsa bint Umar and was wounded at Badr. He died in Madinah from those wounds, leading the Prophet to marry his widow Hafsa.

His real name was Mahsham or Hushaym ibn Utba. He was the son of Utba ibn Rabi'a, the Qurayshi leader. He accepted Islam early despite his father's opposition and migrated to Abyssinia. He was martyred at Yamama.