The first converts to Islam included Khadija, the first believer and strongest supporter of the Prophet; Ali, the first child believer; and Abu Bakr, the first free male believer who was very active in inviting people to Islam. Other early converts included Bilal, who was tortured for his faith but remained steadfast; and Talha, who was praised by the Prophet for being worthy of paradise. The early Muslim community was characterized by their faith, righteous deeds, supporting each other, patience, humility, remembrance of Allah, and treating each other with mercy.

1. Early Converts to Islam

2. The first Muslims
 Khadija:
 The first believer
 The first muslims to learn and perform salah
 Revelation were recited in her house
 The strongest and earliest support of the Prophet
 Narrated by Ali r.a: I heard Prophet saying,” Mary, the daughter of Imran, was the
best among the women (of the world of her time) and Khadija is the best amongst
the women (of this nation).”
Who is she?
Details

3. The First Muslims
 Ali bin Abi Talib:
 The first believer amongst children, 10 yr.
 Raised in the house of the Prophet
 Zaid bin Haritha:
 The freed slave and adopted son of the Prophet

4. The First Muslims
 Talha ibn Ubaidullah:
 The polytheists could not stand the fact that a virtuous person like Hazrat Talha
had become a Muslim.
 Nawfal bin Adwiya, one of the Quraysh’s fiercest wrestlers, tied him to a rope and
tortured him.Hazrat Talha, who had embraced Islam at a young age, was one of the
ten companions that had been given the good tidings of Paradise.
 In respect to him, our Holy Prophet (PBUH) said, “One who wants to see a martyr
should look at Talha.”

5. The First Muslims
 Abu ubaidah ibn al Jarrah
He embraced Islam just a day after Abu Bakr in the year 611

6. The First Muslims
 Abu Bakr (Abdullah “Atiq” bin Abu Quhafah)
 The first believer amongst free men
 A friend of the Prophet before revelation
 A noble man, respected merchant in Quraysh
 Expert in Arab Genealogy and History
 Known for his noble character, generosity and manners
 37 years old when he accepted Islam without any hesitation
 Most active in inviting people to Islam
 The Prophet said,” Allah sent me (as a Prophet) to you (people) but you said (to me), ‘
You are telling a lie,while Abu Bakr said, ‘ He has said the truth’ and consoled me with
himself and his money.”
 “No doubt, I am indebted to Abu Bakr more than anybody else regarding his
companionship and his wealth. And if I had to take a Khalil from my followers, I would
certainly have taken Abu Bakr, but the fraternity of Islam is sufficient.”

7. The First Muslims
 Abu Bakr moves with the call to
Islam
 First group of Abu Bakr:
 Uthaman bin Affan (34 yrs)
 Sa’ad bin Abi Waqqas (17 yrs)
 Abdur-Rahman bin Awf (30 yrs)
 Az-Zubayr bin Al-Awwam (12 yrs)
 Talha bin Ubaydellah (13 yrs)
 Sa’id bin Zaid
 Abu Ubaydah
 Al-Arqam
 Uthman bin Math’un
 Ubayda bin Al-harith
 Abu Salam
 Suhaib bin sinan
 Abdullah bin Jahsh
 Ammar bin Yaser
 Abdullah bin Mas’ud
 Bilal bin Rabah
 Mus’ab bin Umair

8. The First Muslims
 Bilal ibn rabah:
 Bilal heard about the message of monotheistic Islam in the markets of Makkah. He heard
about Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), the messenger of
Allah who preached about justice and equality for all mankind and urged the people to
shun idolatry.Bilal was deeply moved by this message.
 While grazing his master’s cattle under the scorching sun, he dared to think about things
he had never thought of before. He believed that idols of stones could do no good nor
bring harm to people.
 He secretly met Abu Bakr r.a, and accepted Islam. When Umayyah bin Khalaf came to
know about his slave’s choice of religion, he was enraged. It was unheard of for a slave
to do something of his own free will and Umayyah was determined to teach Bilal a
lesson.
 He was severely whipped and tortured but Bilal showed no sign of weakening. One day,
Umayyah ordered his slaves to take Bilal to the desert and place a heavy boulder on his
chest till he is crushed or he forsakes his new religion. Bilal kept on saying, “Allah is
One. There is no god but Allah.”
Beginning
Ending

9. …an incident happened after the victory of Makkah

10. The Secret Phase: 3 years
 Selective Dawah, people who are likely to respond
 Mostly chosen for their character and noble manners
 A mixture of the elite in Quraysh and the poor
 Forty men and women, mostly from Quraysh
 Those were the dedicated and truthful early community of sahaba (As-
Sabiqoon)

11. The First Muslims
 Characteristics of the First Muslims
 Surah Asr: Verily, man is in loss, except those who believe
and do righteous good deeds and recommend one another to
the truth and recommend one another to patience.
Faith and
Sincerity
Righteous
Deeds
Supporting
Each Other
Patience

12. The First Muslims
 Characteristics of the First Muslims
 Surah Al-Fatah: Muhammad is the messenger of Allah and
those who are with him are strong against disbelievers, and
merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and falling
down prostrate (in prayer), seeking bounty from Allah and
His Good Pleasure.
Mercy
Remembrance
of Allah
Prayer
Dua
Humble
ness

13. The First Muslims
 Characteristics of the First Muslims
 Surah Al-Imran: and with the Mercy of Allah, you dealt
with them gently. And that you had been severe and
harsh hearted, they would have broken away from about
you, so pass over (their faults), and ask (Allah)
Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs.
Then when you have taken a decision, put your trust in
Allah, certainly, Allah loves those who put their trust (in
Allah)
Mercy