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The Seerah and the Companions

Major episodes in the Prophet’s mission and the contributions of his family and Companions.

Last reviewed on 7 October 2026

Key concepts

  1. Revelation and migration

    After the first revelation, Khadijah reassured the Prophet by recalling his good treatment of others. During the migration, Abu Bakr accompanied him in the cave, and Asma used her belt to tie the provisions. On reaching the Madinah area, he stayed at Quba before entering the city. The narratives highlight both faith and practical support.

  2. Brotherhood and shared effort

    The Prophet established brotherhood between Salman and Abu Darda, and between Abdurrahman ibn Awf and Saad ibn ar-Rabi. Saad offered support, while Abdurrahman asked for the market. At Badr, the Prophet prayed earnestly for Allah’s aid until his mantle fell from his shoulders. At Uhud, Abdullah ibn Jubayr led the archers; during the trench siege, the Prophet helped dig.

  3. Hudaybiyyah and the conquest

    Suhayl ibn Amr represented Quraysh in the Hudaybiyyah negotiations. Uthman had been sent to Makkah and was absent during the pledge under the tree, so the Prophet pledged on his behalf. At the conquest of Makkah, the idols around the Kaaba were removed, restoring the House’s dedication to Allah’s worship.

  4. Later journeys and repentance

    After the distribution following Hunayn, the Prophet reassured the Ansar that he would return with them. Kab ibn Malik’s account of missing Tabuk emphasises truthful admission and repentance. During the Farewell Pilgrimage, the Prophet delivered a sermon on the day of Arafah in the valley of Uranah, near Arafat, concerning protected rights and duties.

  5. Family, service and teaching

    Anas served the Prophet for ten years. Ibn Abbas received a supplication for understanding religion, while Muadh was sent to Yemen with instructions about faith, prayer and zakat. Abu Ubaydah was called this community’s trustworthy person. The description of Fatimah as part of the Prophet expresses his close bond with his daughter.

Further reading and resources

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  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 3Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 3653Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 3905Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 3906Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 1968Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 3780Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih Muslim, hadith 1763Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 4043Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 4101Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 2731Sunnah.comRead
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  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 4287Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 4337Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 4418Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih Muslim, hadith 1218 (version a)Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 6038Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 143Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 1395Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 3744Sunnah.comRead
  • Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith 3714Sunnah.comRead
  • Hudat: explanation of the Farewell Pilgrimage and the valley of Uranahhdat.saRead

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