Men & Women around the Messenger

This contains stories from the lives of hundred chosen companions of the Holy Prophet, both men and women who were alone in their greatness and piety and were greatly loved by Allah and his Prophet for their services to Islam. The knowledge of their life and character can help us become better Muslims and develop deep love of Allah and a strong connection with his Prophet.

The author has chosen one hundred personalities amongst the Companions. He compiled narrations, hadiths and incidences that contributed to the distinction of these individuals who have no similitude in the history of mankind after the Prophets of Allah and His Messengers. Their excellence is further clearly established from the study of these individuals, their attributes and their characters with which they were embellished. For this reason, they were from the best of people ever raised up for mankind.