Ten Blessed Companions(Paper I)

Hazrat Abu Bakr:

Friend of the Prophet since childhood
One of the 1st converts to Islam
Suffered persecution at hands of Quraish hair pulled out while defending
the Prophet
Freed many slaves such as Hazrat Bilal
Believed without any reluctance the incident of Mairaj
Married his daughter to Prophet
Accompanied the Prophet on migration to Yasrib
Prophet consoled him while the two were in the cave of Saur and he was
scared
Paid for the plot of Masjid-e-Nabawi
Shared camel at Battle of Badr
He formed defensive ring around Prophet at Battle of Uhad
Gave a hefty financial contribution at the Tabuk expedition
Participated in expeditions to Hunain, Khyber, Taif, Syria
Appointed Ameer-e-Hajj in 9AH
Led prayers during Prophets illness
While Prophet was dying, all doors of the mosque were closed except the 1
leading to
his apartment
Steadied the mourning community after Prophets death and was
appointed 1st caliph
Hazrat Umar:
Reputation of the fiercest men of Makkah
Prophet prayed for his conversion to Islam
His conversion boosted the morale of Muslims
He protected the Prophet from attacks
Migrated to Medina and took farming as a profession
He married his daughter to the Prophet
Formed a defensive around the Prophet at Uhad
Helped in the digging of trench at the Battle of Trench
Offered financial support at the Tabuk Expedition
Objected to the terms of the treaty of Hudaybia
Persuaded muslims to accept Prophets decision to retreat when they
could not capture Taif
Took part in expeditions towards north organized in the last years of the
Prophet
Known as Farooq-e-Azam
Hazrat Usman:
Amongst the early converts
Accepted Islam at the hands of Hazrat Abu Bakr
Suffered persecution

Married to Prophets daughter, Ruqqaya

Migrated to Abyssinia
Migrated to Medina
Did not take part in Badr because wife was sick
After death of first wife, married another daughter of the Prophet
Called Zun nurain possessor of two lights
Messengers of Muslims at treaty of Hudaybia
Rode near the Prophet at Conquest of Makkah
Escorted Prophets wives at the farewell pilgrimage
Financially helped the Muslims at Tabuk expedition
Paid for the extension of Mosque of the Prophet
Known as Ghani generous

Hazrat Ali:
Son of Abu Talib, Prophets uncle
Prophet bought him to his place to relieve burden on his uncle
Early convert accepted Islam at 10 years
Slept in Prophets bed at the time of migration and returned valuables
which people had left with the Prophet
Married to Prophets daughter Fatima
Shared camel with Prophet at Badr
Sent as scout to discover enemys movement at Badr
Single combatant at Badr
Carried Muslim banner at Badr
Carried Muslim Banner at Uhad after original bearer was killed
Formed defensive ring at Uhad
Single combatant at Trench
Amongst the leaders at siege of Banu Qurayza
Used door as a shield at Khyber Expedition
Defended Prophet at Hunain Expedition
Carried Muslim banner at Conquest of Makkah
Scribe of the treaty of Hudaybia
Read new teachings in Hajj in 9 AH
Washed dead body of Prophet
Was not present at the selection of 1st caliph but did not press hard his
claim to caliphate.
Hazrat Talha:
Early convert
Accepeted Islam at the hands of Hazrat Abu Bakr
Accompanied Hazrat Sawdah, Hazrat Fatima and Hazart Umme Kulsoom on
the migration to Medina
Prophet sent him to check the whereabouts of Makkan caravan at Badr
Hence he could not participate in th battle itself
Deflected a sword aimed at the Prophet with his own hands got 75
wounds
Fingers of that hand remained useless throughout his life

Known as living martyr

Present at the treaty of Hudaybia
His bravery led to the victory at Battle of Hunain
Known as Fayyaz the generous one
Donated wealth to the poor and led a simple life
Member of the Islamic council during 1st and 2nd caliphates
Amongst the 6 chosen by Hazrat Umar as his successor to caliphate
Fought the battle of Camel against Hazrat Ali and died in 35 AH

Hazrat Zubair:

Cousin of the Prophet

Nephew of Hazrat Khadija
Early convert
His uncle would wrap him in a mattress and set it on fire
He did not renounce his faith saying that he must die as a believer
Migrated to Abyssinia
Fought at the Battle of Badr and Uhad
Amongst the leader of Muslim force on their entry to Makkah
Married to Abu Bakrs daughter
Amongst the 6 chosen by Hazrat Umar as his successor to caliphate
Fought the battle of Camel against Hazrat Ali and died in 35 AH

Hazrat Abu Ubaidah Bin Jarrah:

Early convert
Accepted Islam at the hands of Hazrat Abu Bakr
Suffered persecution
Migrated to Abyssinia
Killed his own father army at the Battle of Badr
Used his teeth to extract the metal links of the helmet straps from
Prophets cheek at Uhad
Was declared judge by the Prophet for a Najran delegation
Leader of one of the squadrons of conquest of Makkah
Led expeditions to Dhul-al-qassa and al-khabbat
Went on expedition to Syria
Nominee for 1st caliphate
Conquered Damascus
Known as Ameen-ul-Ummat
Hazrat Saad bin Abi Waqas:

Maternal uncle of the Prophet

Early convert
Accepted Islam on the invitation of Hazrat Abu Bakr
First one to have shed blood for Islam
Participated at Badr
Prophet handed him arrows to shoot at Uhad
Present at the treaty of hudaybia

Took part in conquest of Makkah

Leader of Battle of Qadisiya during 2nd caliphate
Governor of Kufa during 3rd caliphate
Was offered the 4th caliphate but he refused
Did not pay homage to Hazrat Ali

Hazrat Abdur Rehman Bin Auf:

Early convert
Accepted Islam on Hazrat Abu Bakrs invitation
Suffered persecution
Kalab was his and Prophets common ancestor
Migrated to Abyssinia
Paired with Ansar Saad Bin Al-Rabi
Started selling cheese and butter to earn a living
Soon established as a wealthy merchant who sent out trading caravans
Shared his camel with Hazrat Abu Bakr and Hazrat Umar at the Battle of
Badr
Got 21 wounds at Uhad
Gave shoulder to the Prophet on his son, Ibrahims death
Leader of raid at Dumat-al-Jandal
Prophet said a prayer behind him at a voyage
Appointed Ameer-e-Hajj during Hazrat Abu Bakrs caliphate
Hazrat Saeed Bin Zaid

His father had given up idol worship

He was an early convert
His wife was Hazrat Umars sister
He could read and wrire
Was sent to check the Makkan caravan at Badr
Commander of army that conquered Syria in the 2nd caliphate
Conquered Damascus
Made governor of Damascus but resigned due to love for Jihad