Important Figures In Islam

(571-632) son, husband, father, advisor, warrior, leader, educator, judge MOST importantly: "the Seal of the Prophets"

First caliph (successor to PM) 1st person to accept (A B) Islam outside of the Prophet's immediate family. Best/close friend who was near in age to PM. PM's future father-in-law.

Second khalifah (634-644) "His acceptance of Islam helped the Muslims at Makkah practice their faith more openly, he was a strong defender. Prophet's future father in law?

3rd Caliph (644-656) Prophet son-in-law twice, married two of PM's daughters

4th Caliph (656-661) 2nd person to become a Muslim Future son-in-law Son of Muhammad's uncle (Abu Talib)

wealthy widow in the caravan trade in Makkah 1st Muslim woman Prophet's wife and supporter

daughter of the Prophet and Khadijah married Ali with 3 children (Hassan, Hussain, Zaynab) Died six months after her father's death

Ethiopian slave who accepted Islam while still a slave Bought by Abu Bakr, set free Chosen to make the first call to prayer (adhan) in Islam

(sounds like slave)- the freed slave the only companion whose name appears in the Qur'an one of first persons to accept Islam

PM's uncle Ali's father influential elder from the important clan of Bani Hashim never accepted Islam, but was loyal to his newphew to the end

"Father of Ignorance"- term given by Muslims of Makkah, because of his violent opposition to Muslims one of strongest opponents of Prophet in Makkah killed at Battle of Badr in Medina (as idolater)

Makkan leader opposed to PM in Makkah later accepted Islam (Su(e) later accepted Christianity)

Prophet's paternal uncle Extremely severe and violent opposition to Islam > condemned by name in Qur'an died as a mushrik