Companions of the Prophet

COMPANIONS OF THE PROPHET The Companions recognized Muhammad, the son of Abdullah bin Abdul Muttalib, as the representative of God and wholeheartedly submitted to him. They supported the Prophet of Islam during times of difficulty (The Quran, 9:117). Remaining United Like a Fortified Structure The second attribute of the Companions of the Prophet, as mentioned in the above Quranic verse (48:29) as ‘compassionate towards one another’ signifies their deep compassion and goodwill towards one another. This attribute holds exceptional significance when considering that, like any human group, the Companions also had their fair share of differences. However, they remained united like a strong and fortified structure (The Quran, 61:4). They proved their ability to stay united despite their differences, to be well-wishers of one another despite grievances, and to build a positive personality within themselves despite negative circumstances. It was precisely this attribute of the Companions that empowered them to establish a revolutionary movement centered around monotheism, which ultimately changed the course of human history. Bowing and Prostrating in Prayer The third attribute of the Companions of the Prophet is expressed by the phrase “bowing and prostrating