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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Inquiries About Shi'a Islam of the Prophet Most Muslim scholars define the companions (sahaba) of to be the people who lived during his time period, and saw or heard him speak, even for a brief moment. Islam teaches that no person should be praised or condemned without a valid reason regardless of their origin, belief, or color.

According to the Noble Qur’an, those nearest to Allah are the ones who are the most pious, “Verily, the most honorable of you with Allah is that believer who has more piety and righteousness.” [^1] Neither blood relation, friendship, companionship, monetary status, nor social status play a role in nearness to Allah. As for the companions (sahaba) , the Noble Qur’an divides them into two groups.

The first consists of those who were truthful and loyal, and had sacrificed their wealth and souls (i.e. life) to defend the cause of Islam. The Qur’an says, “Those who believed and emigrated and strove hard and fought in the cause of Allah with their wealth and their lives are far higher in degree with Allah. They are the successful. Their Lord gives them glad tidings of mercy from Him, that He is pleased (with them), and of Gardens for them wherein are everlasting delights.

They will dwell therein forever. Verily, with Allah is a great reward.” [^2] Other numerous verses in the Noble Qur’an hail the good companions of the Prophet, such as the al-Badriyun , those who stood by the Prophet during the Battle of Badr, even though their number was less than one third of their enemies and their weapons were trivial compared to the weapons of their adversaries. They stood firm and sacrificed their lives and are among the best of examples for the Muslims.

Likewise, there were respected women among the sahaba who participated in the political, social, and economic life of Islam, such as Umm Amarah who sacrificed four sons to defend Islam. While tending to the fatal injuries of one of her sons, Umm Amarah herself went to the battlefield to fight the enemy. The Prophet witnessed her bravery and said about her, “O Umm Amarah, who can bear what you are bearing?” However, there is another group—the hypocrites, which the Noble Qur’an clearly describes.

Numerous verses in the Noble Qur’an condemn their attempts to destroy the Muslim nation.