Hadiths on Merits of the Companions

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35 explained prophetic hadiths on "Merits of the Companions": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category offers 35 hadiths on the merits of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them), 34 related directly and one subcategory devoted to the Rightly Guided Caliphs. It includes the glad tidings of Paradise given to Abu Bakr: “Let him in and give him glad tidings of Paradise”, the praise of the Ansār and the people of Badr, and the sending of seventy reciters of the Qur'an to teach the people. The themes also cover the settlement of debts after death and the justice of 'Umar toward his governors.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Merits of the Companions

Authentic hadith Should I not feel shy of a man whom the angels feel shy of? Authentic A man who took part in Badr and Hudaybiyah will not enter Hellfire Authentic The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said to Abu Bakr and ‘Umar: "These two are the masters of the elderly people of P Authentic hadith Indeed, Allah has put the truth upon the tongue and in the heart of ‘Umar Authentic hadith Every nation has an extremely trustworthy man, and the most trustworthy man of this Ummah is Abu ‘Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrāh Good hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) wore two coats of mail. He tried to rise over a boulder, but he could not. Then T Authentic hadith Every prophet had a disciple and my disciple is Az-Zubayr Authentic hadith Az-Zubayr is the son of my paternal aunt and a disciple among my followers Authentic When the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) entered the privy, a servant and I used to carry a waterskin and a pointed s Authentic hadith "I am not weeping because I do not know that what Allah holds is better for the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), but Authentic hadith I saw you pray towards a direction other than the Qiblah! He said: Had I not seen the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) Authentic hadith I saw the Ansār do something with the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) after which I took a pledge upon myself that I Authentic hadith Today, I shall be the gatekeeper of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) cam Authentic hadith I will do my best to lead you in prayer just as the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) used to lead us in prayer Authentic hadith You indulge in such actions that are less significant in your eyes than a hair, while we used to consider them destructive sins during the Prophet’s l Authentic hadith You will experience favoritism after me, so have patience until you meet me at the Basin Authentic for by Allah, if Allah guides a single person through you, that will be better for you than red camels Authentic hadith Two of the Prophet's Companions left his house on a dark night and were led by two lights like lamps illuminating the way before them Authentic hadith Never have I heard ‘Umar saying about something: I think it to be so-and-so, but it proved to be as he had thought Authentic hadith She said: Do not tell anyone the secret of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him). Anas said: By Allah, if I were to tel Authentic hadith He did a little but was greatly rewarded Authentic hadith Some people came to the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and said: "Send with us some men to teach us the Qur'an and the Sunnah." Authentic hadith Allah, the Almighty, ordered me to read to you {Those who disbelieve among the People of the Book and the Polytheists were not going to depart (from t Authentic hadith O Sa‘d ibn Mu‘ādh, the Paradise, by the Lord of the Ka‘bah, I smell the fragrance of Paradise near Mount Uhud Authentic hadith Well-done! That is a profitable deal! That is a profitable deal! I heard what you said: and I suggest that you give it to your nearest relatives Authentic hadith O people of the Ansār, did I not find you in a state of misguidance then Allah guided you aright through me? Were you not divided then Allah brought y Authentic hadith A man asked the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) about fasting while traveling. He answered: If you wish then fast, and if you wi Authentic hadith Jibrīl came to the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) and said: How do you rate the people who participated in the battle of Badr a Authentic hadith The people of Kufa complained to ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb about their governor Sa‘d. He dismissed him and appointed ‘Ammār as their governor Authentic hadith ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb (may Allah be pleased with him) allocated a sum of four thousand dirhams for each of the early Muhājirūn Authentic hadith Among Allah's slaves, there are some who, if they take an oath by Allah (concerning something), Allah fulfills it Authentic hadith The story of the death of Az-Zubayr ibn al-‘Awwām (may Allah be pleased with him) and paying off his debt Authentic hadith When the people of Yemen came, the Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said: There have come to you the people of Yemen Authentic hadith The angels continue to shade him with their wings Authentic I advise you to fear Allah and to hear and obey, even if an Abyssinian slave. You will see after me great discord. So, hold fast to my Sunnah and the
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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ