Sahabah
The Sahabah, singular Sahabi, refers to the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. In Islamic usage, the term denotes those Muslims who met the Prophet during his lifetime, believed in his message, and died as Muslims. The word comes from Arabic sahb, meaning companionship, and the plural form is Sahabah. They played central roles in early Islamic history, serving as eyewitnesses to the Prophet's life and as transmitters of his sayings and actions (hadith). They also participated in the establishment of the Muslim community in Medina and in subsequent military and political events.
Two broad groups are often noted: the Muhajirun, or emigrants from Mecca who accompanied the Prophet to
The Sahabah are the primary transmitters of the Prophet's sayings and actions; later generations relied on
Different Muslim traditions treat certain individuals in varying ways, and while Sunni and Shia Muslims share
Overall, the Sahabah form the first generation of Muslims whose testimonies underlie the religious, legal, and