About This Book

Advisors of the Prophet contains biographies of twelve Companions whom the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) consulted or relied on. Each chapter covers the Companion's lineage and kunyah, how he accepted Islam, his role in key events such as Badr, Uhud, and the Trench, and his death.

What's Inside

Biographies of the following Companions (may Allah be pleased with them all):

• 'Abdullah bin Zaid, including his connection to the call to prayer
• Sa'd bin Ar-Rabi
• 'Abdullah bin Jahsh, leader of the first Muslim military unit
• Salman Al-Farisi
• 'Abdullah bin Rawahah, the poet, and the Day of Mu'tah
• Al-Hubab bin Al-Mundhir and his counsel at Badr
• Usaid bin Hudair
• Usamah bin Zaid
• Sa'd bin Mu'adh
• Naufal bin Mu'awiyah
• Sa'd bin 'Ubadah
• Malik bin Sinan

Who It's For

• Readers who want to know the lesser-known Companions
• Teachers preparing lessons on consultation (shura) in the Prophet's time
• Students of Seerah