The Firsts

Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra): The Man Inside the Prophet’s ﷺ Home

Meet Abu Rafi al-Qibti (ra), a little-known Coptic Christian from Egypt who embraced Islam and became part of the Prophet ﷺ’s family. How did this unfold? What was his role in the death of Abu Lahab and the birth of al-Hasan ibn Ali (ra)? What does his story teach us about how the Prophet ﷺ took and repaid loans?  Learn about a companion who was so close to the Prophet ﷺ, part of the Ahl al-Bayt, and highly praised by the Companions.

Abu Muwayhiba (ra): What Happened on the Prophet’s ﷺ Final Night

Little is recorded about Abu Muwayhiba (ra), a freed slave of the Prophet ﷺ.  Yet in the final days of the Prophet's ﷺ life, it was Abu Muwayhiba who walked beside him through the darkness of night to a cemetery, and witnessed a moment no one else was given. What did the Prophet ﷺ confide in him? And what choice did he make that would change everything? Watch to discover the story of one of the most overlooked companions.

Thawban (ra): The One Called “An-Nabawi”

He was anxious to see the Prophet ﷺ every day, and even more anxious to be with him in Jannah.  And by serving the Prophet ﷺ and keenly learning from him, Thawban (ra) went from being a prisoner-of-war to a freed-slave and then to becoming one of the greatest teachers of hadith — including many hadith about the signs of the Day of Judgment — to the ummah.

Safina (ra): He Spoke To A Lion

If you asked him his name, he would use the nickname the Prophet ﷺ had given him: a ship.  He served the Prophet ﷺ in his expeditions, spoke to a lion, and narrated a hadith about the Khulafa al-Rashidin (Rightly-Guided Caliphs) at a critical moment in the ummah’s history.  Dr. Omar Suleiman also reflects on the importance of Muslims using good names and nicknames.

Julaybib (ra): The Most Beautiful Story

While others mocked Julaybib (ra) for his small stature, the Prophet ﷺ exalted him among society, even facilitating his marriage to a beautiful, wealthy woman. He was among those at Badr. Find out what the Prophet ﷺ said when he discovered his body after battle.