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#130 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Kedudukan Sahabat Nabi SAW
Who are considered companions of the Prophet SAW and what is their status in Islam?
Short answer
Most hadith scholars define a companion as a person who met the Prophet SAW, believed in him and died as a Muslim.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Most hadith scholars define a companion as a person who met the Prophet SAW, believed in him and died as a Muslim. Another view, such as that of Sa'id ibn al-Musayyib, requires a period of one or two years spent with the Prophet SAW. The article states that the companions hold a special status because of Allah's recognition in the Quran and hadith, their direct upbringing by the Prophet SAW, and their witnessing of the revelation. They also served as models and religious references after the Prophet's death.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Namun yang demikian, majoriti ulama hadis berpendapat bahawa sahabat adalah orang yang pernah bertemu dengan Nabi SAW, beriman kepada Baginda serta meninggal dunia dalam keadaan beragama Islam.
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How to cite
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Selangor State Mufti Department. “#130 Taudhih Al-Hukmi : Kedudukan Sahabat Nabi SAW”, 27 October 2026. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2026/10/27/130-taudhih-al-hukmi-kedudukan-sahabat-nabi-saw/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/status-of-the-prophets-companions/