The Firsts Podcast
1) Umayr ibn Sa’d (ra): First in Salah and Battle
He was just a boy — yet Allah revealed a verse of the Qur’an verse to defend him. This is the story of Umayr ibn Sa‘d (ra), who chose truth over family when his guardian uttered words of disbelief. Su...Show More
2) Zayd ibn Al-Arqam (ra): Exposer of Hypocrites
Zayd ibn al-Arqam (ra) — the companion whose truth was confirmed by revelation. Raised by the poet-warrior Abdullah ibn Rawaha (ra), he grew up among the earliest Ansar, too young to fight at Badr and...Show More
3) Fatima bint Qays (ra): She Preserved Hadiths About Dajjal and Divorce
A woman of elite status, beauty, and intellect. The home of Fatima bint Qays (ra) became the setting for one of the most pivotal moments in Islamic history. It was in her house that six companions of ...Show More
4) Usama ibn Zayd (ra): The Prophet ﷺ’s Chosen Grandson
At birth, his name was Usama ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad – but he wasn’t the Prophet ﷺ’s biological grandson. He (ra) was born into the house of the Prophet ﷺ, who showered him with love from the day of his...Show More
5) Abdullah ibn Amr (ra): The One Who Preserved The Sunnah
He embraced Islam later in the Prophet ﷺ’s life, but strove to catch up in seeking and serving knowledge, sometimes almost going to extremes in that pursuit. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-As (ra) became amo...Show More
6) Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The First Muslim Historian
While other children dreamed of glory on the battlefield or positions of power, Urwa ibn az-Zubayr (ra) dreamed of knowledge—and he pursued it with unwavering dedication. From a childhood shaped by po...Show More
7) Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra): The Defender of Mecca
Abdullah ibn az-Zubayr (ra) was no ordinary child. Born into an extraordinary family, his childhood offered glimpses of the fearless warrior he would become. He lived a long life of piety and courage,...Show More
8) Abdullah ibn Umar (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Shadow
He walked exactly where the Prophet ﷺ walked. Abdullah ibn Umar (ra) lived a life of unmatched devotion, preserving every detail of the Sunnah, refusing positions of power, and embodying humility, gen...Show More
9) Qutham ibn Abbas (ra): The Prophet’s ﷺ Lookalike
While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became known for his knowledge and eloquence, his younger brother Qutham (ra) was known for something else: his striking resemblance to the Prophet ﷺ. In this episode, d...Show More
10) Ubaydullah ibn Abbas (ra): The Rich Little Brother
He wasn’t a scholar like his brother, but he found his own way to serve. While Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) became one of the greatest scholars of Islam, his younger brother Ubaydullah (ra) chose a differ...Show More