Religious Questions about the Companions
Who was known as the ‘Servant of the Messenger of Allah’?
The answer: Anas ibn Malik – may Allah be pleased with him -.
Who did Umar ibn Al-Khattab refer to with the phrase “Our Master” in his statement: “Abu Bakr is our master, and he has freed our master”?
The answer: Bilal ibn Rabah – may Allah be pleased with him -.
When did Jabir ibn Abdullah pass away and what was his age at that time?
The answer: He passed away in the year 74 AH, with some sources stating the year 77 AH, and he was 94 years old.
Who was the muezzin (caller to prayer) of the Messenger of Allah?
The answer: Bilal ibn Rabah – may Allah be pleased with him -.
Who was the last companion from the Ansar to embrace Islam?
The answer: Amr ibn Al-Jamuh – may Allah be pleased with him -.
Who is recognized as the first martyr in Islam?
The answer: Umm Ammar ibn Yasir, known as Sumayyah bint Khayyat – may Allah be pleased with her -.
Which companion was the first to recite the Quran aloud in Mecca?
The answer: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud – may Allah be pleased with him -.
Who is the companion mentioned explicitly in the Quran?
The answer: Zayd ibn Harithah – may Allah be pleased with him – as stated in the verse: “And when Zayd had no longer been in need of her, We married her to you.” (Quran 33:37)
Which companion was known as the ‘Scholar of the Ummah’, and what earned him this title?
The answer: Abdullah ibn Abbas – may Allah be pleased with him -; he earned this title due to his extensive knowledge.
Who did the Messenger of Allah refer to when he said, “Indeed, Abdullah is a righteous man”?
The answer: Abdullah ibn Umar – may Allah be pleased with him -.
Diverse Questions about the Companions
What is the nickname of Khalid ibn Al-Walid and what title was he given?
The answer: Khalid ibn Al-Walid – may Allah be pleased with him – was known as Abu Suleiman and was referred to as the ‘Sword of Allah unleashed’.
When did Umar ibn Al-Khattab convert to Islam?
The answer: Umar ibn Al-Khattab – may Allah be pleased with him – embraced Islam in the sixth or seventh year of the Prophet’s mission, shortly after the Maghrib prayer on a Tuesday, although some sources say Thursday or Friday.
What title was given to Uthman ibn Affan and why?
The answer: Uthman ibn Affan – may Allah be pleased with him – was referred to as ‘Dhul-Nurayn’ (The Possessor of Two Lights) due to his marriages to the daughters of the Messenger of Allah, Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum – may Allah be pleased with them -.
With whom was Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf allied?
The answer: The Messenger of Allah – may Allah bless him and grant him peace – formed a brotherhood between Abdur-Rahman ibn Awf and Sa’d ibn Al-Rabi’ – may Allah be pleased with them -.
Which companion was honored with the title ‘Master of the Reciters’?
The answer: Ubayy ibn Ka’b – may Allah be pleased with him -.
Who are the four individuals from whom the Messenger of Allah recommended learning the Quran?
The answer: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud, Ubayy ibn Ka’b, Mu’adh ibn Jabal, and Salim, the freed slave of Abu Hudhayfah – may Allah be pleased with them all -.