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Abu Muwayhiba (ra): What Happened on the Prophet’s ﷺ Final Night
20/04/2026 | 13 mins.
Little is recorded about Abu Muwayhiba (ra), a freed slave of the Prophet ﷺ.

Yet in the final days of the Prophet's ﷺ life, it was Abu Muwayhiba who walked beside him through the darkness of night to a cemetery, and witnessed a moment no one else was given. What did the Prophet ﷺ confide in him? And what choice did he make that would change everything? Watch to discover the story of one of the most overlooked companions.
Thawban (ra): The One Called “An-Nabawi”
13/04/2026 | 35 mins.
He was anxious to see the Prophet ﷺ every day, and even more anxious to be with him in Jannah.

And by serving the Prophet ﷺ and keenly learning from him, Thawban (ra) went from being a prisoner-of-war to a freed-slave and then to becoming one of the greatest teachers of hadith — including many hadith about the signs of the Day of Judgment — to the ummah.
Safina (ra): He Spoke To A Lion
06/04/2026 | 25 mins.
If you asked him his name, he would use the nickname the Prophet ﷺ had given him: a ship.

He served the Prophet ﷺ in his expeditions, spoke to a lion, and narrated a hadith about the Khulafa al-Rashidin (Rightly-Guided Caliphs) at a critical moment in the ummah’s history.

Dr. Omar Suleiman also reflects on the importance of Muslims using good names and nicknames.
Julaybib (ra): The Most Beautiful Story
06/01/2026 | 24 mins.
While others mocked Julaybib (ra) for his small stature, the Prophet ﷺ exalted him among society, even facilitating his marriage to a beautiful, wealthy woman. He was among those at Badr. Find out what the Prophet ﷺ said when he discovered his body after battle.
Zahir ibn Haram (ra): Low Self-Esteem Until He Met the Prophet ﷺ
29/12/2025 | 17 mins.
Zahir (ra) was a man who struggled with his appearance and low self-esteem — until the Prophet ﷺ uplifted his heart in a beautiful and unforgettable way. Through gifts, genuine respect, and a lighthearted joke, the Prophet ﷺ made Zahir ibn Haram al-Ashja’i (ra) feel valued when others overlooked him.

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The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.Let’s meet the Firsts. This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. We aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time.

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