identify the ten blessed companions explain why they were known by this name
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The ten blessed companions :-
• Abu Bakr - caliph
• `Umar - caliph
• `Uthman - caliph
• `Uthman - caliph• Ali – caliph - 2 maximum for all four Caliphs’ names
• `Abd al-Rahman ibn `Awf
• Abu `Ubayda
• Abu `Ubayda• Talha
• Zubayr
• Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas
• Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas• Sa`id ibn Zayd – 6 maximum
Abu Bakr - caliph :- After Muhammad's death in 632 CE, his friend Abu Bakr was named caliph and ruler of the Islamic community, or Ummah. ... After Muhammad's death and the rebellion of several tribes, Abu Bakr initiated several military campaigns to bring Arabia under Islam and into the caliphate.
Umar - Caliph :- Due to his strict and autocratic nature, Omar was not a very popular figure among the notables of Medina and members of Majlis al Shura; accordingly, high-ranking companions of Abu Bakr attempted to discourage him from naming Omar. Nevertheless, Abu Bakr decided to make Omar his successor.
Uthman - caliph :- Uthman had a very close relationship with Abu Bakr, as it was due to him that Uthman had converted to Islam. When Abu Bakr was selected as the caliph, Uthman was the first person after Umar to offer his allegiance. Caliph Abu Bakr's era (632–634) .
`Ali – caliph - 2 maximum for all four Caliphs’ names :- Ali was the caliph between 656 and 661 CE, one of the hardest periods in Muslim history, coinciding with the first Muslim civil war. He reigned over the Rashidun empire which extended from Central Asia in the east to North Africa in the west. He became known as a both just and fair ruler.
Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf :- His father was 'Awf ibn 'Abd-'Awf and his mother was al-Shifaa bint 'Awf. ... It was Muhammad who renamed him 'Abd al-Rahman ("servant of the Most Merciful"). It is also said that his original name was Abdul Kaaba. His name has also been transliterated as Abdel Rahman Ibn Auf.
Abu `Ubayda :- Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, fully Abū ‘Ubaydah ‘Āmir ibn ‘Abdillāh ibn al-Jarāḥ . On 22 August 634, Caliph Abu Bakr died and Umar became caliph. Umar relieved Khalid ibn al-Walid from the command of the Islamic army and appointed Abu Ubaidah as the new commander. This was done to dispel the impression that the victories were due to Khalid.
Talha :- He is best known for his roles in the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of the Camel, in which he died, according to Sunnis he was given the title "The Generous" by Muhammad.
Zubayr :- Az-Zubayr ibn Al-Awam was a cousin and companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and one of the first converts to Islam . He became one of the political and military leaders of the community following the death of Muhammad.
Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas :- Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqās, also known as Saʿd ibn Malik, was one of the companions of the Islamic prophet. Saʿd was reportedly the seventh person to embrace Islam, which he did at the age of seventeen
Sa`id ibn Zayd – 6 maximum :- Sa'īd bin Zayd, also known by his kunya Abu'l-Aawa . Adoption is forbidden in Islam, yet for approximately 15 years Muhammad had an adopted son, Zayd, known as “the Beloved of the Messenger of God.” Zayd was the first adult male to become a Muslim and the only Muslim apart from Muhammad to be mentioned by name in the Quran.
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