What is this?
The Companions is a free, open-access encyclopaedia dedicated to the Sahaba — the companions of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It aims to make the lives, stories, and legacies of the best generation accessible to Muslims everywhere, whether they are encountering a companion for the first time or looking for a structured starting point for deeper study.
The site is free, fast, and works on any device. It will always be free.
Why
The companions of the Prophet ﷺ are among the most important figures in Islamic history, yet accessible, well-organised biographical information about them in English is surprisingly sparse. This project tries to change that — one companion at a time.
The goal is not to replace classical scholarship. It is to make the entry point lower, so that more Muslims can develop a love of the Sahaba and are equipped to go further.
Sources
The primary source for these biographies is the Firsts series by Sheikh Omar Suleiman, produced by the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research — a 180-episode series covering the companions in depth. Episodes are used as a research source, not reproduced directly.
A note on AI
These pages were drafted with the assistance of AI. The pipeline works in two steps: a fast model extracts structured facts from source transcripts, and a more capable model drafts the prose from those facts. Drafts are then reviewed by a human editor before publication.
AI drafts are a starting point, not a finished product. They can contain errors — in dates, names, or nuance — and should not be cited as authoritative sources. Always verify important details against the classical works listed above.
Pages that have not yet been fully reviewed are marked accordingly.
This is a work in progress
The Companions is an ongoing project. New companion pages are added regularly as drafts are reviewed and approved. If you notice an error, have a correction, or would like to contribute, the project is open source.
Perspective
This site is written from a Sunni perspective, with appropriate Islamic etiquette throughout. Honorifics are used consistently: ﷺ after the Prophet’s name, رضي الله عنه after male companions, رضي الله عنها after female companions.