"And the first forerunners — among the Muhajirin and the Ansar — and those who followed them with good conduct, Allah is pleased with them and they are pleased with Him."
Surah At-Tawbah 9:100The very first person to embrace Islam — before any man, woman or child.
The very first person to accept Islam — before any man, woman, young or old. When Wahy first descended in Cave Hira, she was the one who consoled the Prophet ﷺ, wrapped him in a cloak, and took him to Waraqah ibn Nawfal. Her unwavering faith was the first foundation of Islam.
Khadijah RA accepted Islam alone in her category — no other woman was at her level at that moment.
The first adult free man to accept Islam.
The first free adult man to accept Islam. His acceptance brought many others into the fold — Uthman, Zubair, Abdur Rahman ibn Auf, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, and Talha RA all embraced Islam through him. He accompanied the Prophet ﷺ in the Cave of Thawr during Hijra and was later chosen as the first Khalifah.
Abu Bakr RA did not accept Islam alone — he immediately began calling others. 5 out of the Ashra Mubashara accepted Islam through him directly.
The first child and the first freed slave to enter the fold of Islam.
The first child and youth to accept Islam, approximately 10 years old at the time. He was raised in the household of the Prophet ﷺ. Known for his immense courage, deep knowledge, and unwavering loyalty. He later became the fourth Khalifah of Islam and is considered among the greatest of the Sahaba.
The first freed slave to accept Islam. Originally a slave purchased and then freed by the Prophet ﷺ, he became so beloved that people called him "Zaid ibn Muhammad" — son of Muhammad. He was the commander of the Expedition of Mu'tah and is the only Sahabi mentioned by name in the Quran.
Five great companions who entered Islam through the personal efforts of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq RA.
Married two daughters of the Prophet ﷺ. Compiled the Quran into one Mushaf. Third Khalifah of Islam.
Nephew of Khadijah RA. First person to draw a sword in the path of Allah. Known as "Hawari" (disciple) of the Prophet ﷺ.
One of the wealthiest Sahaba. Known for extraordinary generosity — donated half his wealth for the sake of Allah. Led the prayer when the Prophet ﷺ was absent.
First person to shoot an arrow in the path of Allah. Maternal uncle of the Prophet ﷺ. Conquered Persia. One of the last of the Ashra Mubashara to pass away.
Known as "Talhat-ul-Khayr" and "Talhat-ul-Fayyad." Shielded the Prophet ﷺ with his own body in the Battle of Uhud, suffering severe wounds. The Prophet ﷺ called him a living martyr.
Those who suffered the most brutal persecution but never wavered in their faith.
An Abyssinian slave owned by Umayyah ibn Khalaf, he was dragged across burning desert sand with a rock placed on his chest — yet cried only "Ahad! Ahad!" (One! One!). Abu Bakr RA purchased him and set him free. He became the first and most beloved Muezzin of Islam — his voice echoing Adhan from atop the Kaaba after the conquest of Mecca.
Under the scorching Mecca sun, with a boulder on his chest, Bilal RA said only "Ahad! Ahad!" — his unshakable tawheed in the face of torture.