Translated from the Original book, «Suwar min Hayati Sahabah» (1974, Stories from the lives of the companions) by the Syrian pioneer of Islamic literature, Abd al-Rahman Ra'fat al-Basha (1920-1986), beautifully told in an easy to read manner.

Who were the Companions of the Prophet Muhammad SAW? Rich and poor, men and women, young and old, black and white, they were the first people who believed in the message of Allah through the mission of Prophet Muhammad SAW learning from him, defending him, giving him their support. Ordinary people became extraordinary in earning their living and in their service and devotion to Allah…This book presents inspiration biographical sketches of a cross-section of the Companions which illustrate their lives before Islam, their conversions and how Islam changed their lives. In several sketches it is seen how some of the most implacable enemies of Islam and Muhammad SAW became the most ardent believers and followers, and eventually even some of the greatest leaders of Islam and humanity.