Fatwa ID: 04163
Answered by: Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Question
Who is a Sahabi?
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Answer
A sahabi is that person who has seen the Prophet of Allah Sallallahu Alahi Wasalam with his own eyes, believed in him, and died with Imaan.
There are many views regarding the definition of a Sahabi, however, this is the most widespread. (Mazahirul Haqq p.250 v.7)
Only Allah Knows Best
Written by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah
Darul Ifta Birmingham.
