Companions of the prophet (pbuh) (after prophet's death)

Question 1

Why did the need to preserve Hadith become stronger after the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) death?

Answer 1

• The need to preserve Hadith became stronger after the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) death because Hadiths were the most authoritative interpretations of the Quran and served as a source of guidance for the young Islamic community.

Question 2

Why was it the responsibility of the companions to teach Hadith to new generations?

Answer 2

• The companions were responsible for teaching the Hadith to new generations. New Muslims and converts had never known the Prophet (PBUH) personally, so they needed guidance from those who had.

Question 3

How many Hadiths were narrated by Hazrat Abu Bakr, Hazrat Ali, and Hazrat Umar?

Answer 3

• Hazrat Abu Bakr: 142 Hadiths
• Hazrat Ali: 536 Hadiths
• Hazrat Umar: 537 Hadiths

Question 4

How did senior companions preserve the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH)?

Answer 4

• Senior companions preserved the spirit of his teachings through their actions and reasoning rather than narrating large numbers of Hadiths.

Question 5

Which companion is the largest source of Hadith, and how many did he narrate?

Answer 5

• Abu Huraira (RA) is the largest source of Hadith, with approximately 5374 narrations.

Question 6

How did Abu Huraira (RA) preserve Hadiths later in life?

Answer 6

• Though he did not write them down at first, by his death, he had compiled boxes full of sahifas (collections of Hadith) through Hammam ibn Munabbih.
• This became known as Sahifah Sahiha.

Question 7

Who is the second largest source of Hadith, and how many did he narrate?

Answer 7

Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) with 2630 Hadiths is the second largest source of Hadith

Question 8

What was the Sahifa al-Sadiqah?

Answer 8

Sahifa al-Sadiqah was a booklet of the Prophet’s sayings and actions compiled by Abdullah ibn Umar (RA).

Question 9

How many Hadiths did Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) narrate, and why is he significant?

Answer 9

• Abdullah ibn Abbas (RA) narrated 1660 Hadiths.
• Though young at the Prophet’s (PBUH) passing, he sought Hadiths from senior companions to expand his knowledge.

Question 10

How many Hadiths did Anas ibn Malik (RA) narrate, and what was his relationship with the Prophet (PBUH)?

Answer 10

• Anas ibn Malik (RA) narrated 2286 Hadiths and had entered the Prophet’s (PBUH) household as a servant at the age of ten.

Question 11

Who was one of the earliest companions to narrate Hadith in Kufa, and how many Hadiths did he report?

Answer 11

Abdullah ibn Masood (RA) was one of the earliest companions to narrate Hadith in Kufa, who narrated 848 Hadiths.

Question 12

Which wife of the Prophet (PBUH) is the fourth largest source of Hadith, and how many did she narrate?

Answer 12

Hazrat Aisha (RA) is the fourth largest source of Hadith with 2210 Hadiths

Question 13

What was Hazrat Aisha (RA)’s approach to accepting Hadith?

Answer 13

• She critically examined Hadith and only accepted them if she was fully satisfied with their meaning and authenticity.

Question 14

Name three other wives of the Prophet (PBUH) who were significant sources of Hadith.

Answer 14

• Hazrat Umm-e-Salamah (RA) – 378 Hadiths
• Hazrat Hafsa (RA) – 65 Hadiths
• Hazrat Umm-e-Habibah (RA) and Hazrat Maymunah (RA) were also known for their Hadith preservation.