companions of the prophet

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Definition of companions of the prophet in English English dictionary

Arabic Sahaba or Ashab Followers of Muhammad who had personal contact with him, including any Muslim contemporary who saw him. As eyewitnesses, they are the most important sources of Hadth. Sunnite Muslims regard the first four caliphs (among the 10 Companions to whom Muhammad promised paradise) as the most important. Shite Muslims disregard the Companions, whom they consider responsible for the loss of the caliphate by the family of Al

Hyphenation

companions of the proph·et

Turkish pronunciation

kımpänyınz ıv dhi präfıt

Pronunciation

/kəmˈpanyənz əv ᴛʜē ˈpräfət/ /kəmˈpænjənz əv ðiː ˈprɑːfət/