The Four Companions
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The Four Companions, also called the Four Pillars of the Sahaba is a Shi'a term that refers to the four Sahaba
Shi'a believe stayed most loyal to ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib
after the death of Muḥammad
:
Those among Muhammad's companions
who were closest to ‘Alī were called Shī‘ati ‘Alī "partisans of ‘Alī" during Muhammad's lifetime and it was for these primarily that the following hadith was said:These companions are later referred to as "Real Shī‘ī
". ‘Abdu l-Lāhi bni ‘Abbās
, Muhammad ibn Abī Bakr
and Malik al-Ashtar were other such partisans. However, it is only The Four Companions that are believed to have attained the rank of "the Real Shī‘ah" and remained so.
Sahaba
In Islam, the ' were the companions, disciples, scribes and family of the Islamic prophet...
Shi'a believe stayed most loyal to ‘Alī ibn Abī Ṭālib
Ali
' |Ramaḍān]], 40 AH; approximately October 23, 598 or 600 or March 17, 599 – January 27, 661).His father's name was Abu Talib. Ali was also the cousin and son-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and ruled over the Islamic Caliphate from 656 to 661, and was the first male convert to Islam...
after the death of Muḥammad
Muhammad
Muhammad |ligature]] at U+FDF4 ;Arabic pronunciation varies regionally; the first vowel ranges from ~~; the second and the last vowel: ~~~. There are dialects which have no stress. In Egypt, it is pronounced not in religious contexts...
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- Miqdadu bni Aswādi l-KindiyyMiqdad ibn AswadMiqdad ibn al-Aswad al-Kindi was one of the Sahabah of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Miqdad is venerated by Shi'a Muslims as one of the Four Companions, early Muslims who were followers of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Miqdad ibn Aswad is among Shi'as regarded as one of the most respected Sahaba...
- Abū Dharri l-GhifāriyyAbu Dharr al-GhifariJundub ibn Junādah ibn Sakan , better known as Abū Dharr al-Ghifārī was an early convert to Islam. When he converted, Muhammad gave him a new name, Abdullah. He belonged to the Banu Ghifar, the Ghifar tribe. No date of birth is known...
- Salman the PersianSalman the PersianSalman the Persian or Salman al Farisi was one of Muhammad's companions.During some of his later meetings with the other Sahaba, he was referred to as Abu Abdullah .-Birth place:...
- ‘Ammār ibn YāsirAmmar ibn YasirʻAmmār ibn Yāsir al-Ansi was one of the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was one of the Muhajirun, and referred to as by Shia Muslims as one of the Four Companions....
Those among Muhammad's companions
Sahaba
In Islam, the ' were the companions, disciples, scribes and family of the Islamic prophet...
who were closest to ‘Alī were called Shī‘ati ‘Alī "partisans of ‘Alī" during Muhammad's lifetime and it was for these primarily that the following hadith was said:These companions are later referred to as "Real Shī‘ī
Real Shi'a
A Real Shi'a is a recurring thought in the Shi'a theology. It implies that it is not enough to be the partisan of Ali to qualify to bear the title "Shi'a"; rather one must emulate him to near perfection and obey the commands of the current Imam unconditionally.-Definition:Shia believe that very few...
". ‘Abdu l-Lāhi bni ‘Abbās
`Abd Allah ibn `Abbas
Abd Allah ibn Abbas was a paternal cousin of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He is revered by Muslims for his knowledge and was an expert in Tafsir , as well as an authority on the Islamic Sunnah.-Family:...
, Muhammad ibn Abī Bakr
Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr
Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr was the son of Abu Bakr, who was the senior companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and first Rashidun Caliph. His mother was Asma bint Umais...
and Malik al-Ashtar were other such partisans. However, it is only The Four Companions that are believed to have attained the rank of "the Real Shī‘ah" and remained so.
External links
- http://www.raza.co.za/Books/Ahle%20Baith.htm#_ftn4