The people
130 people who appear in the story: his family, the Mothers of the Believers, the Companions, the rulers he wrote to, and those who opposed him.
Family of the Prophet ﷺ 15
- AT‘Ali bin Abi TalibThe Prophet’s young cousin, among the very first believers, who slept in his bed on the night of the Hijrah and later married Fatimah.11 moments
- ATAbu TalibThe Prophet’s uncle and protector for some forty years, who stood by him through the boycott without leaving his old religion.7 moments
- HAHamzah bin ‘Abdul-MuttalibThe Prophet’s uncle, a strong warrior whose Islam gave the Muslims new confidence; killed at Uhud.7 moments
- A‘Abdul-MuttalibThe Prophet’s grandfather, who re-dug the well of Zamzam, named the baby Muhammad, and cared for the orphaned boy until his own death.6 moments
- AAAl-‘Abbas bin ‘Abdul-MuttalibThe Prophet’s uncle, present at the Second Pledge of ‘Aqabah; his powerful voice called the Muslims back at Hunain.3 moments
- AWAminah bint WahbThe Prophet’s mother, who died at al-Abwa’ when he was six.3 moments
- JTJa’far bin Abi Talib‘Ali’s brother, who spoke for the Muslims before the Negus in Abyssinia and fell as a commander at Mu’tah.3 moments
- AA‘Abdullah bin ‘Abdul-MuttalibThe Prophet’s father, who died aged twenty-five, most likely before his son was born.2 moments
- FMFatimah bint MuhammadThe Prophet’s daughter, married to ‘Ali between Badr and Uhud; mother of al-Hasan and al-Husain.2 moments
- RMRuqayyah bint MuhammadThe Prophet’s daughter and wife of ‘Uthman; she migrated with him to Abyssinia and died while the army was at Badr.2 moments
- SASafiyyah bint ‘Abdul-MuttalibThe Prophet’s aunt and Hamzah’s sister, who came to see her brother’s body after Uhud.1 moment
- UAUmm AymanThe servant of the Prophet’s father, later the Prophet’s nursemaid; she was with Aminah on the journey on which Aminah died.1 moment
- UKUmm Kulthum bint MuhammadThe Prophet’s daughter, who married ‘Uthman after her sister Ruqayyah died.1 moment
- ZMZainab bint MuhammadThe Prophet’s daughter, married before the Hijrah to her maternal cousin Abul-‘As.1 moment
- IMIbrahim bin MuhammadThe Prophet’s son by Mariyah, who died as a small child in Madinah in 10 A.H.In the book’s household chapter
Mothers of the Believers 12
- AB‘Aishah bint Abi BakrAbu Bakr’s daughter; the book calls her the most learned woman in jurisprudence. The Prophet ﷺ died in her room.5 moments
- KKKhadijah bint KhuwailidA respected businesswoman, his first wife and the first to believe; his only wife while she lived.4 moments
- USUmm SalamahWidow of Abu Salamah, married in Shawwal 4 A.H.; her advice at al-Hudaibiyah settled the Muslims.2 moments
- JJuwairiyah bint al-HarithDaughter of the chief of Banu al-Mustaliq; freed and married in Sha’ban 6 A.H.1 moment
- SHSafiyyah bint HuyayyDaughter of the Banu an-Nadir leader Huyayy; freed and married after Khaibar in 7 A.H.1 moment
- SZSawdah bint Zam’ahMarried in Shawwal of the 10th year of Prophethood, after Khadijah’s death.1 moment
- HUHafsah bint ‘Umar‘Umar’s daughter, widowed between Badr and Uhud; married in 3 A.H.In the book’s household chapter
- MMaimunah bint al-HarithMarried in Dhul-Qa’dah 7 A.H., after the Compensatory ‘Umrah.In the book’s household chapter
- MCMariyah the CoptSent from Egypt by al-Muqawqis; mother of the Prophet’s son Ibrahim.In the book’s household chapter
- UHUmm Habibah (Ramlah)Abu Sufyan’s daughter, who stayed firm in Islam in Abyssinia; married through the Negus in 7 A.H.In the book’s household chapter
- ZJZainab bint JahshThe Prophet’s cousin, married in Dhul-Qa’dah 5 A.H.; verses of Surah al-Ahzab concern her marriage.In the book’s household chapter
- ZKZainab bint KhuzaimahCalled ‘Mother of the Poor’ for her kindness; married in 4 A.H. and died a few months later.In the book’s household chapter
Companions 59
- ABAbu Bakr as-SiddiqThe Prophet’s close friend, who believed on the very first day of the call, hid with him in the cave of Thawr, and led the prayer in his last days.15 moments
- U‘Umar bin al-KhattabOnce set on killing the Prophet ﷺ, he accepted Islam and the Muslims began to pray openly at the Ka’bah.7 moments
- UA‘Uthman bin ‘AffanAn early believer who married two of the Prophet’s daughters in turn and migrated to Abyssinia.6 moments
- ZHZaid bin HarithahThe Prophet’s freed slave and adopted son, among the first believers; he went with him to Ta’if and fell as the first commander at Mu’tah.6 moments
- AZAs’ad bin ZurarahOne of the first men of Madinah to believe; he hosted Mus’ab bin ‘Umair.4 moments
- BRBilal bin RabahAn Abyssinian slave tortured for his faith and freed by Abu Bakr; the caller to prayer who gave the adhan from the Ka’bah’s roof.4 moments
- SMSa’d bin Mu’adhA clan chief of Madinah whose people accepted Islam with him; he was later asked to judge Banu Qurayzah.4 moments
- SWSa’d bin Abi WaqqasAn early believer and skilled archer.3 moments
- AR‘Abdullah bin RawahahA Helper who recited verses as he fought; one of the three commanders who fell at Mu’tah.2 moments
- AA‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘AwfAn early believer; in Madinah he declined his Helper brother’s offer of half his wealth and asked only for the way to the market.2 moments
- AF‘Amir bin FuhairahAbu Bakr’s freed slave, who brought goats’ milk to the cave each evening and then travelled with them to Madinah.2 moments
- AU‘Amr bin Umayyah ad-DamriSurvivor of Bi’r Ma’unah, later the Prophet’s envoy to the Negus.2 moments
- AUAbu ‘Ubaidah bin al-JarrahAn early believer who stood by the Prophet ﷺ at Uhud.2 moments
- ABAsma’ bint Abi BakrAbu Bakr’s daughter, called ‘she of the two waistbands’ for tying up food for the Hijrah.2 moments
- ZAz-Zubair bin al-‘AwwamAn early believer brought to Islam through Abu Bakr.2 moments
- KMKa’b bin MalikA Helper present at the Second Pledge; one of the three whose repentance was accepted after Tabuk.2 moments
- KKhabbab bin al-ArattAn early believer who suffered torture, and who was reciting the Qur’an at the house where ‘Umar found his sister.2 moments
- MMMuhammad bin MaslamahA Helper sent on sensitive missions, including the delivery of the ultimatum to Banu an-Nadir.2 moments
- MUMus’ab bin ‘UmairThe first envoy sent to teach Islam in Madinah; he carried the standard at Uhud and fell there.2 moments
- NKNusaibah bint Ka’b (Umm ‘Umarah)One of the two women at the Second Pledge; she fought to defend the Prophet ﷺ at Uhud.2 moments
- SUSa’d bin ‘UbadahA Khazraj leader who carried the Helpers’ flag at the Conquest of Makkah until it was taken from him, and voiced the Helpers’ feelings after Hunain.2 moments
- TUTalhah bin ‘UbaidullahAn early believer who shielded the Prophet ﷺ with his own body at Uhud.2 moments
- AB‘Abdullah bin Abi BakrAbu Bakr’s son, who brought news from Makkah to the cave of Thawr each night.1 moment
- AH‘Abdullah bin HudhafahChosen to carry the Prophet’s letter to Chosroes, emperor of Persia; it went by way of the king of Bahrain.1 moment
- AJ‘Abdullah bin JahshLed the patrol sent to Nakhlah to watch Quraish’s movements.1 moment
- AJ‘Abdullah bin JubairCommander of the archers at Uhud, who held his post when most of his men left it.1 moment
- AM‘Abdullah bin Mas’udAn early believer, present at Badr.1 moment
- AS‘Abdullah bin SalamA Jewish scholar of Madinah who accepted Islam when the Prophet ﷺ arrived.1 moment
- AY‘Ammar bin YasirAn early believer tortured in Makkah along with his parents.1 moment
- AT‘Asim bin ThabitNamed by al-Bukhari as the leader of the small party betrayed at ar-Raji’; he refused to surrender and fought until he was killed.1 moment
- U‘Ubadah bin as-SamitA man of Madinah who took part in the First Pledge of ‘Aqabah.1 moment
- U‘Ubaidah bin al-HarithAn early believer, sent out with Hamzah and ‘Ali for the single combats that opened Badr; he was badly wounded and died days later.1 moment
- AAAbu Ayyub al-AnsariThe Helper at whose house the Prophet ﷺ stayed when he first arrived in Madinah.1 moment
- ADAbu Dharr al-GhifariA man of the Ghifar tribe who came to Makkah seeking the Prophet ﷺ and accepted Islam.1 moment
- ADAbu DujanahTook the Prophet’s sword at Uhud on the promise to give it its due.1 moment
- AJAbu JandalSuhail bin ‘Amr’s Muslim son, who arrived in chains just as the Hudaibiyah treaty was being written and had to be sent back.1 moment
- ALAbu LubabahTied himself to a pillar of the mosque in repentance after the events of Banu Qurayzah.1 moment
- ASAbu SalamahUmm Salamah’s first husband, among the first to migrate to Madinah.1 moment
- AAl-Arqam bin Abi al-ArqamWhose house by as-Safa became the Muslims’ secret meeting place.1 moment
- BMAl-Bara’ bin Ma’rurA chief of Madinah who spoke for his people at the Second Pledge of ‘Aqabah.1 moment
- MAAl-Miqdad bin ‘AmrBefore Badr he promised that the Muslims would not say what Moses’ people said, ‘you and your Lord go and fight’.1 moment
- MAAl-Mundhir bin ‘AmrLed the seventy teachers killed at Bi’r Ma’unah.1 moment
- AAnas bin an-NadrFought on at Uhud when others thought the Prophet ﷺ had been killed, and died with over eighty wounds.1 moment
- TAAt-Tufail bin ‘Amr ad-DawsiA poet and chief of Daws who accepted Islam in Makkah.1 moment
- DDihyah al-KalbiTook the Prophet’s letter for Heraclius, handing it to the ruler of Busra to pass on to the emperor.1 moment
- FFatimah bint al-Khattab‘Umar’s sister, whose faith led to his own acceptance of Islam.1 moment
- HHudhaifah bin al-YamanSent out on a bitterly cold night at the Trench to bring back news of the enemy camp.1 moment
- KAKhubaib bin ‘AdiCaptured at ar-Raji’, sold in Makkah and put to death there, praying two rak’ahs before he died.1 moment
- MAMu’adh bin ‘AmrA young Helper who struck down Abu Jahl at Badr.1 moment
- MAMu’awwidh bin ‘Afra’A young Helper who fought Abu Jahl at Badr.1 moment
- NMNu’aim bin Mas’udA new Muslim whose quiet efforts split the allied armies at the Trench.1 moment
- SSa’d bin ar-Rabi’The Helper who offered half of all he owned to his new brother ‘Abdur-Rahman bin ‘Awf.1 moment
- SSalman al-FarisiA Persian companion who suggested digging the trench around Madinah.1 moment
- SSuhaib ar-RumiGave up all his wealth to Quraish so that they would let him migrate.1 moment
- SSumayyah‘Ammar’s mother, killed for her faith; the first woman martyr of Islam.1 moment
- UHUsaid bin HudairA chief of the Aws who accepted Islam through Mus’ab.1 moment
- UZUsamah bin ZaidSon of Zaid bin Harithah, appointed by the Prophet ﷺ in his final days to lead an army north.1 moment
- YYasir‘Ammar’s father, who died under torture in Makkah.1 moment
- ZZaid bin ad-DathinahCaptured with Khubaib and put to death in Makkah.1 moment
Once opponents, later Muslims 7
- ASAbu Sufyan bin HarbLeader of Quraish in the wars against the Muslims, who accepted Islam just before the Conquest of Makkah.11 moments
- KKhalid bin al-WalidThe Quraish cavalry leader whose charge turned Uhud; after accepting Islam he saved the army at Mu’tah.6 moments
- A‘Amr bin al-‘AsSent by Quraish to bring the emigrants back from Abyssinia; later accepted Islam with Khalid.3 moments
- HUHind bint ‘UtbahAbu Sufyan’s wife, who urged Quraish on at Uhud; she was pardoned at the Conquest of Makkah.3 moments
- UT‘Uthman bin TalhahKeeper of the Ka’bah’s key, who accepted Islam with Khalid and ‘Amr; at the Conquest the Prophet ﷺ gave the key back to him.2 moments
- WWahshiA slave of Jubair bin Mut’im who killed Hamzah at Uhud to win his freedom; pardoned at the Conquest of Makkah.2 moments
- SUSafwan bin UmayyahA chief of Quraish whose caravan was taken at al-Qardah; pardoned once he embraced Islam after the Conquest.1 moment
Opponents 15
- AJAbu JahlThe bitterest enemy of the Muslims in Makkah, who planned the assassination attempt and was killed at Badr.7 moments
- AU‘Abdullah bin UbayyA Madinan leader who outwardly accepted Islam but worked against the Muslims; he withdrew a third of the army before Uhud.6 moments
- ALAbu LahabThe Prophet’s uncle and one of his fiercest enemies; Surah al-Masad was revealed about him.3 moments
- UR‘Utbah bin Rabi’ahA chief of Quraish who offered the Prophet ﷺ wealth and power to stop; killed at Badr.2 moments
- MAAl-Mut’im bin ‘AdiNot a Muslim, yet he helped end the boycott and escorted the Prophet ﷺ back into Makkah after Ta’if.2 moments
- DDuraid bin as-SimmahAn old, experienced warrior of Hawazin who warned Malik bin ‘Awf against bringing the families to Hunain.1 moment
- HHHakeem bin HizamKhadijah’s nephew, who tried to smuggle wheat to her during the boycott.1 moment
- HAHisham bin ‘AmrMoved by family ties, he began the campaign to tear up the boycott pact.1 moment
- HAHuyayy bin AkhtabA chief of Banu an-Nadir who, during the Trench, persuaded Banu Qurayzah to break their pact.1 moment
- KKa’b bin al-AshrafA poet of Madinah who incited Quraish against the Muslims after Badr.1 moment
- MAMalik bin ‘AwfLeader of Hawazin at Hunain, who brought his people’s families and herds to the battlefield.1 moment
- MMarhabThe leader of a Khaibar fort who challenged the Muslims to single combat and was killed by ‘Ali.1 moment
- SASuhail bin ‘AmrThe Quraish negotiator who agreed the Treaty of al-Hudaibiyah.1 moment
- UKUmayyah bin KhalafBilal’s master, who tortured him for his faith.1 moment
- ZZainab bint al-HarithThe woman of Khaibar who served the Prophet ﷺ a poisoned sheep.1 moment
Kings and rulers 4
- NThe Negus (an-Najashi)The just Christian king of Abyssinia who sheltered the Muslim emigrants.4 moments
- HHeracliusThe Byzantine (Roman) emperor, who questioned Abu Sufyan about the Prophet ﷺ after receiving his letter.3 moments
- MAl-MuqawqisRuler of Egypt, who answered the Prophet’s letter politely and sent gifts.1 moment
- CChosroes (Kisra)The emperor of Persia, who tore up the Prophet’s letter.1 moment
People met along the way 11
- HHaleemah as-Sa’diyahThe Bedouin wet nurse who raised the Prophet ﷺ in the desert until he was four or five.2 moments
- AU‘Abdullah bin UraiqitNot yet a Muslim but trusted by Abu Bakr, he guided them to Madinah by little-used paths.1 moment
- A‘AddasA Christian servant in Ta’if who brought the wounded Prophet grapes and kissed his hands.1 moment
- AS‘Amr bin SalimA man of Khuza’ah who rode to Madinah to report Quraish’s allies breaking the Hudaibiyah truce.1 moment
- UM‘Urwah bin Mas’udA chief of Thaqif who accepted Islam and was killed by his own people when he called them to it.1 moment
- AAbul-‘As bin ar-Rabi’Husband of the Prophet’s daughter Zainab, captured at Badr and freed on condition that he send her to Madinah.1 moment
- SAsh-Shayma’Haleemah’s daughter, the Prophet’s foster sister, who was brought to him among the captives of Hunain.1 moment
- BBahiraA monk at Busra in Syria who saw signs of prophethood in the twelve-year-old boy.1 moment
- MMaisarahKhadijah’s servant, who travelled with the Prophet ﷺ on her trade journey to Syria.1 moment
- SMSuraqah bin MalikChased the Prophet ﷺ during the Hijrah for the reward, until his horse kept stumbling and he asked for forgiveness.1 moment
- UMUmm Ma’badA Bedouin woman at whose tent the travellers stopped during the Hijrah.1 moment
Before his time 6
- AL‘Amr bin LuhaiThe chief of Khuza’ah who brought the idol Hubal to Makkah.1 moment
- AAbrahaThe Abyssinian ruler of Yemen who marched on the Ka’bah with elephants.1 moment
- AAbraham (Ibrahim)The prophet who, with his son Ishmael, built the Ka’bah.1 moment
- HHagar (Hajar)Ishmael’s mother, left with her baby in the valley of Makkah, where Zamzam flowed.1 moment
- IIshmael (Isma’il)Abraham’s son, raised in Makkah; the Prophet ﷺ descends from him.1 moment
- QKQusai bin KilabAn ancestor of the Prophet ﷺ who won Makkah for Quraish and founded Dar an-Nadwah.1 moment
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