Companions Promised Paradise in Islam

Companions Promised Paradise (Ashara Mubashara)

• One of the goals of believers is to enter paradise, as commanded by the Quran in Al-i Imran 3/133.
• Allah promised paradise to the Companions while they were still in this world, as stated in Al-Hadid 57/10.
• The Companions who were promised paradise individually while on earth are referred to as Ashara Mubashara.
• The term "Ashara Mubashara" means "the ten who were promised paradise".
• The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) gave glad tidings of paradise to ten Companions while they were living in this world.

The Ashara Mubashara

• The names of the Ashara Mubashara are mentioned in hadith and were later fixed.
• Common traits of the Ashara Mubashara include becoming Muslim in the early years of Islam.
• The Ashara Mubashara are:
  • Abu Bakr
  • Umar
  • Uthman
  • Ali
  • Talha
  • Zubayr
  • Abdurrahman ibn Awf
  • Sa’d
  • Said ibn Zayd
  • Abu Ubayy

Abu Bakr

• Abu Bakr was one of the first to become Muslim and was given the good news of paradise.
• He was a close companion of the Prophet and helped him in his struggles.
• He was the first caliph and played a significant role in the compilation of the Quran.

Umar Ibn Khattab

• Umar was born in Mecca 13 years after the Event of the Elephant.
• He was a skilled speaker and was involved in trade.
• He became Muslim in the 6th year of the Prophet's apostleship and was constantly at the Prophet's side.
• He played a significant role in the conquest of Syria and the Iranian front.
• He was the second caliph and helped to complete the conquest of Syria.

Abdurrahman Ibn Awf

• Abdurrahman was one of the first Muslims and was given the good news of paradise.
• His original name was Abdulkaaba or Abdu Amr.
• He was known for his generosity and contributed to many military expeditions.
• He heard many hadiths from the Prophet but refrained from relating them all due to his scrupulousness.
• He died in Medina in the year 32 H.

Abu Ubayyah Ibn Jarrah

• Abu Ubayyah was one of the first Muslims and was given the good news of paradise.
• He was known as the "Custodian of the Ummah".
• He participated in all the military expeditions and was always at the Prophet's side.
• He died during the plague in Syria, Egypt, and Iraq.

Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas

• Sa'd was one of the first to accept the Islamic faith.
• He remained in Mecca until the migration to Medina.
• He participated in all the military expeditions and performed great service during the caliphate periods.
• He died in the Aqiq valley outside of Medina in the year 55 H.

Sa'id Ibn Zayd

• Sa'id was one of the Ashara Mubashara.
• His father was Zayd ibn Amr and his genealogy meets with the Prophet's in Ka'b.
• No further information is provided about Sa'id Ibn Zayd.

This quiz covers the concept of paradise in Islam, specifically Allah's promise to the Companions. It explores the Quranic verse that commands believers to strive for forgiveness and a place in Paradise.