The Ten Promised Jannah

This book highlights the lives and accomplishments of the ten outstanding individuals promised Jannat—the abode of eternal pleasure and bliss—via revelation from the Almighty on the tongue of the beloved Messenger salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam , as reported in the famous hadith. These ten individuals enjoyed precedence to Islam, their sacrifice was the greatest, and their jihad the most superior. They are the first Emigrants, the Heroes and Conquerors, the practicing scholars, and the sincere devoted spiritual leaders. They guided multitudes of Muslims in knowledge, action, and spirituality. Studying the biographies of these illustrious men, who are true role models for the Ummah, will surely leave one inspired and emulation of them will most certainly lead one to gates of the Garden of Bliss.

The Ten Promised Jannah

by: Shaykh Aḥmad Sayyid Aḥmad ʿAlī Aḥmad

Introduction

1. Sayyidina Abu Bakr al Siddiq – The Companion in the Cave and the Comrade on Journeys

2. Sayyidina ‘Umar al Faruq ibn al Khattab  – Strength in Mercy, Determination in Gentleness

3. Sayyidina ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan Dhu al Nurayn – The Bashful, Tolerant, and a Noble Son-in-Law

4. Sayyidina `Ali ibn Abi Talib – Fostered in the Home of Nubuwwah; Husband of the Pure Queen

5. Sayyidina Abu ‘Ubaidah ibn al Jarrah – The Trustworthy Individual of the Ummah and from the Influential Personalities

6. Sayyidina Talhah ibn Ubaidullah – An Excellent and Magnanimous Individual & a Martyr walking on Earth

7. Sayyidina Zubair ibn al-`Awwam  – The Disciple of Rasulullah salla Llahu `alayhi wa sallam, his Cousin, the Unparalleled

8. Sayyidina ‘Abdur Rahman ibn ‘Awf – The Trustworthy Businessman, the Benevolent, the Munificent

9. Sayyidina Sa’d ibn Abi Waqqas  – The Maternal Uncle of Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam and the first to shoot an arrow in the Path of Allah

10. Sayyidina Sa’id ibn Zaid – Fortunate in the World and the Hereafter

Conclusion