First Islamic Community Flashcards
Hz. Khadija bint Khuawlid
Rich merchant
Known as Tahira
Was a pure and pious lady
Widowed 2 times
Married Prophet(pbuh) at age of 40
Proved to be a successful marriage
Had 4 daughters and 2 sons who died
First person to accept Islam
Gave him all her wealth so he could focus on more important things
Always there for Prophet
Prophet never married anyone else as long as she was alive
She died in 11th year of prophethood, due to the boycott of Banu Hashim, in the year of sorrow
He said “Noblest women of world are Mary and Khadija”
Prophet said “Khadija’s love has been given to me by Allah“
Hz. Ayesha bint Abi Bakr
Daughter of Hz. Abu Bakr
Was 10 years old when she got married
Marriage was solemnized in 2 AH after attaining maturity
Once she was escorted home by a young man and rumours spread thus Allah revealed Surah Nur
Strongest bond with Prophet (pbuh) after Khadija
He said “Ayesha enjoys superiority over all other women”
Learnt a lot from him
Her house was his resting place
Imam Zuhri said “Ayesha was most learned person among people”
Would help the Khalifs in decision making
People followed her principles on Islamic Law
Made a system to co-ordinate Quran and Sunnah
Narrated 2210 Ahadith
Often freed slaves
Was 25 when Prophet (pbuh) passed away
Spent the rest of the years as a widow
Died in 58 AH
Hz. Hafsa bint Umar
Daughter of Hz. Umar
Migrated to Abyssinia with Khunais her husband
Husband died at Badr
Married Prophet(pbuh) in 3 AH
Was a teacher
Narrated 60 Ahadith
Known for her devotion to prayer and fasting
Straight forward like her father
Custodian of the Quran called Mushuf-e-Hafsa
Died in 45 AH
Buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi
Hz. Zainab bint Muhammad
Eldest daughter of Prophet(pbuh)
Second child after Qasim
Born when Prophet(pbuh) was 30
Married to Abul Aas Bin Rabi
She accepted Islam but husband didn’t
Husband was taken captive in Battle of Badr
She sent her mother’s necklace as ransom
Freed on condition Zainab was sent to Madinah
Later her husband also joined them at Madinah
Was stabbed in 8 AH and died
Had a son Ali (died in infancy) and a daughter Umama who was married to Hz. Ali
Hz. Fatima bint Muhammad
Born 5 years before Prophethood
Resembled him the most
Migrated to Madinah with Hazrat Sawdah
Married to Hazrat Ali
Had 3 sons and 2 daughters
Prophet(pbuh) would meet her first when arriving
Said “Fatima is a part of me”
Ayesha said she was dearest to Prophet(pbuh)
Died 6 months after Prophet(pbuh)’ death
Only daughter to outlive the Prophet (pbuh)
Hz. Ruqaiyya bint Muhammad
3 years younger than Zainab
Was married to Utba son of Abu Lahb
Divorced as Prophet(pbuh) declared his message
Married to Hazrat Usman
Migrated to Abyssinia
Had a son Abdullah who died at age 6
Migrated to Madinah
Fell ill and died after Battle of Badr
Imam Hassan bin Ali
Born to Hazrat Fatima on 1st Ramazan 3 AH
Holy Prophet named him Hassan
Taught by only grandparents and parents
Listened to the Holy Prophet reciting and memorized
Prophet (pbuh) said “O Allah I love him so I beseech You to love him”
8 years when Prophet (pbuh) passed away
Few months later, mother also passed away
Followed his fathers example
Took part in all battles
Gave food to Hazrat Usman when he was besieged
In charge of Bait-ul-Maal during Hazrat Ali’s reign
Took over as Khalifa after Hazrat Ali
Muawiya, governor of Syria, moved forces against him
He did not want any fights
Desertions to Muawiya’s side made him weaker
Renounced as Khalifa
Poisoned by his own wife Joda bint Ashs in 50 AH because of a reward by Muawiya
Buried in Jannat-ul-Baqi
Imam Hussain bin Ali
Born to Hazrat Fatima on 4th Shaban 4 AH
Mother fell ill after birth
Prophet (pbuh) was out on expedition at time of birth
Resembled Prophet(pbuh)
Said “Hussain belongs to me and I belong to him”
On deathbed, Iman Hassan handed over charge of Imammat to Imam Hussain
Became 3rd Imam
In 60 AH, Muawiya’s son Yazid became Khalifa
Imam Hussain refused to take oath of allegiance
People from Kufa asked his help against Yazid
Sent cousin Muslim to assess the situation
Killed after confirming Hussain that he can come
He had left and decided to not return
Stopped at Karbala
On 10th Muharram he was martyred and his head was presented to Yazid
Hz. Abu Bakr Siddique
Childhood friend of Prophet(pbuh)
Knew the truthfulness of the prophet(pbuh) thus accepted Islam.
First free adult male to accept Islam
Prophet(pbuh) said “Abu Bakr was the only person who accepted Islam without any hesitation”
Was at Cave of Saur during migration
Had 6 children, 1 of which was Ayesha, prophet(pbuh)’s wife
Believed Isra wal mirage immediately thus called Siddique
Always protected Prophet(pbuh) from Quraish
Gave all his wealth during Tabuk Expedition
Greatest missionary of Islam after Prophet(pbuh)
Led prayers when Prophet(pbuh) was ill
Hz. Umar Farooq
Opposed Islam
One day he was going to kill Prophet(pbuh)
On way a man told him about his sister’s conversion so he went there and started to beat her
prophet(pbuh) once prayed, “O Allah strengthen Islam with Umar or Abu Jahl, whomsoever you like”
Listened to Surah Talha and accepted Islam
Hot-tempered and straight forward
Muslims became stronger after his conversion
Openly migrated to Yasrib
Had many children, 1 of which was Hafsa, who married the prophet(pbuh)
Opposed Treaty of Hudaibiya but repented
Gave half of his wealth during Tabuk Expedition
Prophet(pbuh) said “If there were a prophet to come after me he would have been Umar”
Known as Al Farooq (the one who differentiates between wrong and right)
Hz. Uthman Ghani
Close friend of Hz. Abu Bakr
After learning about prophet(pbuh)’s declared mission, Abu Bakr persuaded Usman and he became Muslim
First Umayyad to become Muslims
His uncle made him lie on burning coals and tied him to palm leaves set on fire
Married Ruqayya,daughter of prophet(pbuh), and migrated to Abyssinia
Provided food to Banu Hashim during boycott
Ruqayya died and married Umm-e-Kulsoom, another daughter of the prophet(pbuh)
So known as Zun Nurrain ‘Possessor of 2 lights’ as he was married to 2 daughters of the prophet(pbuh)
Went to negotiate during Treaty of Hudaibiya
Gave 100 horses,900 camels and 1000 gold dinars during Tabuk Expedition
Bought 20,000 dinar well for Muslims
Funded extension of Mosque of Prophet(pbuh)
Known as Ghani (means extremely generous)
Prophet(pbuh) said “my companion in Paradise will be Usman.”
Hz. Ali bin Abi Talib
Son of Abu Talib
Was taken in by the prophet(pbuh) and khadija due to the poverty of Abu Talib, thus accepted Islam at age 11
Jafar Tayyar was his older brother
First child to accept Islam
Slept in Prophet(pbuh)’s bed during migration
Discovered enemy movement at Badr
Held banner at Uhad and Conquest of Makkah
Lifted the door of Qamus in Khyber
Used a door as a shield at Khyber
Known as the Lion of Allah (Asadullah)
Amir of Madinah during the Tabuk Expedition
Wrote Treaty of Hudaibiya and letters to Kings
Prophet(pbuh) said during Mawakhat, “You are my brother in this world and next”
Hz. Zaid bin Thabit
Most Prominent Scribe
From Khazraj
Accepted Islam before Prophet(pbuh)’s migration to Madina
Learned person who knew many languages
Compiled the Holy Quran on the command of Hz. Abu Bakr
Qazi of Madinah during Umar’s Khilafat
Corrected Quran during Usman’s Khilafat
Knowledgeable jurist
Died in 43 AH
Hz. Ubbay Bin Kaab
Pledged allegiance at Aqabah
Wrote many letters on the command of the prophet(pbuh)
Was very intelligent
Knew many quranic verses by heart
Wrote last revelation
Prophet(pbuh) encouraged people to learn Quran from him
Died in 29 AH
Hz. Khalid bin Walid
Opposed Islam
Converted Muslim victory into loss at Uhad
Converted after the Treaty of Hudabiya due to the presence of the prophet(pbuh)
Was chosen as next leader at Mutah
Broke 9 swords at Mutah
Called Saifullah ‘Sword of Allah’
Led a squadron during Conquest of Makkah
On way to fight false prophets he had heard Prophet(pbuh) say “He is best salve of Allah, sword of Allah”
Defeated many false prophets: Tulayha, Sajjah, Musailmah
Led campaign against Persians and Byzantines
Died in 629
