Badri Sahaba Names Collection

Mihja means 'pure', 'clear spring'. He was the freed slave of Umar ibn al-Khattab. He was the very first martyr to fall in the Battle of Badr.

A companion from the Ansar who participated in the Aqabah pledges. He accepted Islam before the Hijra and was among those who supported the Prophet's migration to Madinah.

Muadh means 'protected'. He was an Ansari companion known for leading extra Tarawih prayers. He had such a long recitation in prayer that a man complained to the Prophet, leading to important rulings on imam consideration for congregation.

Amir means 'commander', 'prince'. He was among the earliest converts and emigrated to Abyssinia. He narrated hadiths and was known for his piety. He is related to the rulings about the evil eye in Islamic jurisprudence.

Khubayb means 'beloved'. He was a companion and Tabi'i, grandson of Rafi ibn Malik al-Ansari. He was known for hadith narrations.

Shurahbil means 'lion of God'. He was a skilled commander and companion who participated in the conquest of Syria and the Battle of Yarmouk. He died in the plague of Amwas.

Yazid means 'he will increase'. He was the elder brother of Muawiyah and a capable commander. He led Muslim forces in Syria and was appointed governor of Damascus. He died in the plague of Amwas.

Amr means 'life'. He was the son of the Caliph Uthman ibn Affan. He participated in the events of early Islamic history and narrated hadiths from his father and other companions.

Amr means 'life'. He was a young companion who accepted Islam as a child and settled in Kufa. He served as governor of Kufa briefly and was among the companions who lived into old age.

Ibrahim means 'father of many' or 'father of nations'. He was the son of Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, one of the Ten Promised Paradise. He was a Tabi'i who narrated from his father.

Abu al-Tufayl means 'father of the infant'. He was the last companion of the Prophet to die. He saw the Prophet as a child and narrated hadiths. His death marked the end of the era of the companions.

See entry 123

Sa'ib means 'the one who is correct', 'straight'. He was a companion who performed Hajj with the Prophet as a child. He was among the later-living companions and served in administrative roles.

Jabir means 'one who restores'. He was a companion who prayed with the Prophet and narrated hadiths about his physical description, the signs of the Hour, and political matters including the Hadith of Twelve Caliphs.

Nawwas means 'the wavering one'. He was a companion known for narrating hadiths about the Dajjal and the descent of Isa ibn Maryam at the end of times — some of the most detailed eschatological narrations in Islam.

Muhajirun means 'one who emigrates'. He was the brother of Umm Salama and participated in the early battles and campaigns of Islam.

Tariq means 'night visitor', 'the morning star'. He saw the Prophet but narrated mostly from companions. He participated in many battles and was a narrator of hadith in Kufa.

Umm Hani means 'mother of Hani'. Her real name was Fakhitah or Hind. She was the sister of Ali ibn Abi Talib. The famous Night Journey (Isra) began from her home or near it in Makkah.

See entry 225

Adi means 'the just one'. He was the son of the legendary Arab generous man Hatim al-Tai. He was a Christian who accepted Islam and became a devoted companion known for generosity inherited from his father.

Umayr means 'long-lived'. He was an Ansari companion who was among the first to be martyred at the Battle of Badr. When told of paradise awaiting martyrs, he threw away his dates and rushed into battle.

Hatib means 'wood gatherer'. A companion who participated in early battles and is recorded in the biographical literature of the companions.

See entry 172

Al-Zibriqan means 'the moon' or 'one who shines at night'. He was a chief of the Tamim tribe and a famous poet who accepted Islam. He participated in the campaigns against apostates.

Habib means 'beloved'. He was a military commander and companion who was known for his extraordinary bravery. He was given the title 'Abu al-Haramayn' meaning father of the two sanctuaries for his campaigns.

Yazid means 'he will increase'. He was a companion and pious man whose prayers for rain were answered. People would use him as a wasilah (means) for supplication in times of drought.

Khirash means 'the scratcher'. He was a companion sent by the Prophet to negotiate with the Quraysh before the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah. He was attacked by the Quraysh but the Prophet sent Uthman instead after his return.

Qatada means 'hard wood', 'the firm one'. He was an Ansari companion known for his archery skill. His eye was struck out at Uhud and the Prophet restored it with his hand — it became the better of his two eyes.

His full name was Abdullah ibn Abi Awfa al-Aslami. He participated in battles with the Prophet and was the last surviving companion in Kufa. He went blind in old age.

Abu Shayma — her actual name was Huzafa or Judama. She was the sister of Halima al-Sa'diyya, the Prophet's wet nurse. She met the Prophet after the Battle of Hunayn and he honored her greatly.

Rabi'a means 'spring'. He was a companion who served as a translator for the Prophet during the Farewell Hajj. He later apostated and joined the Byzantines, becoming a regrettable exception among companions.

Malik means 'king'. He was an Ansari companion about whom the companions argued whether he was a hypocrite. The Prophet forbade speaking ill of him, saying he prayed and fasted sincerely.

Masruq means 'the stolen one'. He was a Tabi'i who absorbed the knowledge of companions like Aisha and Ibn Masud. He was a major jurist and scholar of Kufa.

Her real name was Nusayba bint Ka'b. She participated in multiple battles washing and shrouding the deceased. She narrated hadiths about women's religious duties, funerals, and Eid celebrations.

Zaynab means 'fragrant tree'. She was the daughter of Ali and Fatimah and granddaughter of the Prophet. She was present at Karbala and her courageous speech in the court of Yazid after Husayn's martyrdom is legendary.

Fatimah means 'abstainer from wrong'. She was the daughter of Abu Hurayra and transmitted hadiths from her father. She was among the female transmitters of the prophetic traditions.

Ka'b means 'ankle' or 'high position'. He is the companion about whom the verse on 'Fidya' (ransom) of shaving the head while in ihram was revealed, after he was afflicted with lice. He narrated many hadiths.

Uqba means 'mountain trail'. He was among the first Ansar to accept Islam at the First Aqabah pledge. He narrated hadiths and participated in battles. He settled in Kufa.

Bashir means 'bringer of good news'. He was an Ansari companion who was the first to pledge allegiance to Abu Bakr at Saqifah, preventing further dispute. He participated in battles and was martyred at Ain al-Tamr.

Abdullah means 'servant of Allah'. He was a companion who participated in many battles. He is known for a famous debt dispute with a companion that the Prophet resolved in the mosque.

Asma means 'names', 'precious'. She migrated to Abyssinia with her husband Jafar ibn Abi Talib, then to Madinah. She later married Abu Bakr after Jafar's martyrdom, and then Ali ibn Abi Talib. She was a renowned transmitter of hadith.

See entry 145

See entry 20

See entry 81

See entry 178

Hubaab means 'love', 'pure water'. He was the companion who suggested the strategic position of the well at the Battle of Badr, demonstrating that military counsel is acceptable. The Prophet approved his suggestion.

Shayba means 'the old man' or 'white-haired'. He was the custodian (Hajib) of the Kaaba who initially intended to kill the Prophet to avenge his father and uncle, but was miraculously stopped. He later accepted Islam and became its devoted protector.

Ramlah means 'sandy land'. She was an Ansari companion who hosted the Prophet during his visits. She was among the women who pledged allegiance to the Prophet.

See entry 67

Maslamah means 'safety', 'peace'. He was a companion who became governor of Egypt. He was among the young companions who narrated hadiths and later participated in the administrative affairs of the caliphate.