Lecture Notes

Introduction

• The lecturer talked about several companions and their roles in Islam.
• Prominent companions and their characteristics were mentioned.

Distinguished Companions

1. Abu Dharr Al-Ghifari

• Walks alone, dies alone, and will be resurrected alone on the Day of Judgment.

2. Abu Al-Ghadiya

• Killed 300 polytheists with a single arrow.

3. Abu Ayub Al-Ansari

• The Prophet stayed at his house during the blessed migration.

4. Abdullah bin Zaid

• Saw the vision of the Adhan.

5. Haritha bin Al-Nu'man

• Saw Gabriel in the Battle of Hunayn.

6. Dihya Al-Kalbi

• Gabriel descended in his form.

7. Said bin Hudhair

• The angels of mercy descended to listen to him recite the Quran.

8. Ala bin Zaid Al-Ansari

• Offered as charity his honor and it was recorded among the accepted charities.

9. Abu Ruhm Kulthum Al-Ghifari

• Nicknamed “the sacrificed” due to his injury.

10. Uthman bin Madh’un

• The Prophet kissed his cheek during his death illness.

11. Ammar bin Yasir

• The pure son of the pure.

12. Talhah bin Ubaidillah

• Called "the generous" on the Day of Hunayn.

13. Ali bin Abi Talib

• The Prophet carried him on his noble shoulders.

14. Abu Huraira

• The companion whom anyone would love upon seeing.

15. Shaddad bin Aws

• The jurist of this Ummah.

16. Hakim bin Hizam

• Born in the courtyard of the Kaaba.

17. Al-Bara’ bin Malik

• Killed 100 of the polytheists in single combat.

18. Saad bin Muadh

• The musk spread from his grave.

19. Hajar bin Adi

• Walked with his horse on water.

20. Thabit bin Qais

• His will was executed after his death.

21. Abdullah bin Masud

• His leg weighs more on the scale than Mount Uhud.

22. Sa'd bin Ubadah

• Leader of the Khazraj tribe.

23. Sa'd bin Muadh

• Leader of the Aws tribe.

24. Abu Musa Al-Ashari

• The jurist of Yemen.

25. Mus'ab bin Umair

• The most fragrant person in Mecca.

26. Abdullah bin Maktoom

• Allah rebuked His Prophet regarding him.

27. Ubayy bin Ka'b

• Circumambulated the Kaaba swimming.

28. Sa'd bin Rabi'

• Smelled the scent of Paradise on the day of Uhud.

Other Topics

1. The Prophet's Favorite Colors

• The Prophet ﷺ loved green colors.
  • Recommended wearing white.

2. Iddah

• Iddah of a divorced woman: three menstrual cycles.
  • Iddah of a widow: four months and ten days.
  • Iddah of a pregnant woman: until she gives birth.

3. Angels

• Gabriel is the best of the angels.
  • Revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

4. Blessed Days

• Ramadan is the best of months.
  • The Night of Decree is the best of nights.
  • The Ummah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the best Ummah brought forth for mankind.