Hayat al-Sahaba

The original Hayat al-Sahaba is divided into three volumes in Arabic. The first volume, containing 612 pages, discusses the Muhammad's exhortations to individuals, tribes, and groups during Hajj seasons and journeys. It also shares stories of individuals embracing Islam, like Amr ibn al-As, Khalid ibn al-Walid, and Ikrima ibn Amr. Notable companions like Abu Bakr, Umar, and Mus'ab ibn Umayr are also highlighted for their preaching. In the second volume, the focus shifts to the exhortations, sacrifices, and sufferings of the companions during significant events like wars and migrations. It covers the advice given by Abu Bakr and Umar to their officers during wartime, various pledges (Bay'ah) made by the companions for different causes, and the hardships endured for the sake of spreading Islam. The book also recounts the Hijrah (migration) of Muhammad and his companions, their unity, and support for Islam. The third volume focuses Jihad and their willingness to spend their wealth for this purpose. It describes battles like the Battle of Badr, the Battle of Uhud, and the Battle of the Yarmuk. == Reception ==

The Arab News wrote that the book has established itself as indispensable reading for those seeking to understand the Islamic way of life or explain Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. According to Javed Akhatar, a PhD scholar from Jamia Millia Islamia, the book represents a meticulous historical account, chronicling the efforts of personalities who responded to the call of Islam and were steadfast in their belief in God and Muhammad. Muhammad Latif Khan, from the National University of Modern Languages, described the book as a reflective portrayal of the Da'wah (Islamic call), offering profound insights into the conduct and principles of the Companions. == Translation ==

The English translation of the book was undertaken by Majid Ali Khan, a professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, in a ten-volume set, comprising more than 3000 pages. == Legacy ==

The book is about journey of Prophet Muhammad and his companions produced in accordance with Tablighi Jamat. K. Zaheer Ahmed's scholarly efforts culminated in a PhD thesis in 2018 entitled "Al Qiyamul Insaaniyyah Fee Kitaabi Hayaatis Sahaaba Lish Shaykh Muhammad Yusuf Al Kandehlavi Rahimahullah," composed in Urdu at the University of Madras. == See also ==