"Ten are in Paradise: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, Ali, Talha, Zubayr, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, Sa'd, Sa'id, and Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah."
โ Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ ยท Tirmidhi 3747, Abu Dawud 4649These ten Companions were explicitly named by the Prophet ๏ทบ in a single hadith as people of Jannah.
Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf narrated that the Prophet ๏ทบ said: "Abu Bakr is in Paradise, Umar is in Paradise, Uthman is in Paradise, Ali is in Paradise, Talha is in Paradise, al-Zubayr is in Paradise, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf is in Paradise, Sa'd is in Paradise, Sa'id is in Paradise, and Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah is in Paradise."
Tirmidhi 3747 ยท Abu Dawud 4649 ยท Ibn Majah 133 โ SahihClosest companion and father-in-law of the Prophet ๏ทบ. First adult male to accept Islam. Accompanied the Prophet ๏ทบ in the Hijrah. Led the Ummah as the first Caliph after the Prophet's ๏ทบ passing.
Renowned for justice, strength, and simplicity. His acceptance of Islam was a turning point for the early Muslims. Expanded the Islamic state across Persia and Byzantium in just 10 years.
Known for extraordinary generosity and modesty. Married two daughters of the Prophet ๏ทบ. His greatest legacy โ the Uthmani Mushaf โ is the standardized Quran still used by every Muslim today.
Cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet ๏ทบ. First child to accept Islam. Renowned for bravery, knowledge, and eloquence. Husband of Fatimah RA, father of Hasan and Husayn RA.
Among the earliest converts to Islam. At Uhud he shielded the Prophet ๏ทบ with his own body, losing the use of his hand permanently. Renowned across Arabia for his extraordinary generosity.
Cousin of the Prophet ๏ทบ and one of the earliest Muslims. The Prophet ๏ทบ called him his "disciple." A fierce warrior who participated in nearly every major battle of early Islam.
One of the wealthiest Companions, yet among the most generous. Migrated to Madinah with nothing and rebuilt his fortune quickly. Donated enormous wealth โ horses, camels, and gold โ in the way of Allah.
The first person to shoot an arrow in the path of Allah. The Prophet ๏ทบ honored him by saying "May my father and mother be your ransom" โ a distinction given to very few companions.
One of the earliest Muslims, accepting Islam even before the Prophet ๏ทบ entered Dar al-Arqam. Brother-in-law of Umar RA. Participated in almost all major battles alongside the Prophet ๏ทบ.
The Prophet ๏ทบ called him "the trustee of this Ummah." Known for remarkable humility, trustworthiness, and selflessness. Commanded the Muslim armies in Syria. Died in the Amwas plague as a martyr.
"Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him."
โ Surah Al-Bayyinah 98:8