In the Footsteps of the Companions
£25.00
“Those whom Allah has guided, follow their guidance.” (6:90)
In turbulent times, both personal and global, we are in need of strength, resilience, and clarity.
Who better to guide us than the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ, whose imaan and sacrifices laid the foundation for generations to come?
Shaykh Haytham Tamim explores how the lives of the Four Rightly Guided Companions can help us navigate today’s challenges.
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In the Footsteps of the Companions – Lessons from the Rightly Guided Caliphs
Course Description:
The lives of the Prophet’s ﷺ closest companions are a roadmap for navigating trials, leadership, and personal development with sincerity, courage, and conviction. This course explores the defining traits and pivotal moments in the lives of the four rightly guided caliphs – Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali – and how their examples offer timeless guidance for today’s challenges.
Journey through their sacrifices, governance, personalities, and trials. Understand how they transformed the early Muslim community, overcame division, and upheld justice with unwavering faith. Through their stories, we uncover lessons in resilience, integrity, unity, and spiritual depth that remain relevant in our fragmented and fast-changing world.
Session Overviews:
Session 1: Who were the Companions?
We begin by understanding what it truly means to be a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. This session unpacks the scholarly criteria for being considered a companion, explores their unmatched status in Islam, and highlights their virtues, sacrifices, and divine selection. We examine why their legacy forms the foundation of this ummah.
Session 2: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq – The pillar of loyalty and compassion
Explore the life of Abu Bakr, the first adult male to accept Islam and the closest friend of the Prophet ﷺ. Known for his gentleness, generosity, and truthfulness, he exemplified emotional strength and selflessness. From defending the Prophet ﷺ during the Isra wal Mi’raj to holding the ummah together after the Prophet’s ﷺ passing, Abu Bakr’s legacy teaches us what it means to lead with love, sacrifice, and resolve.
Session 3: Umar ibn Al-Khattab – Justice, strength, and systems
Discover how Umar’s journey from fierce opposition to fearless leadership shaped the Muslim world. His justice, administrative genius, humility, and forward-thinking governance laid the groundwork for a growing empire. This session explores how he expanded the ummah while remaining grounded, transparent, and deeply connected to his people.
Session 4: Uthman ibn Affan – Modesty, wealth, and the ultimate sacrifice
Learn about Uthman’s humility, generosity, and pivotal role in preserving the Qur’an. From his philanthropy and business ethics to the personal trials he endured, including his eventual assassination, this session explores the strength of a man who, despite his shyness, stood firmly by his principles and remained committed to unity and faith until the end.
Session 5: Ali ibn Abi Talib – knowledge, bravery, and the struggle for unity
This session delves into the life of Ali, the first child to accept Islam, renowned for his knowledge, courage, and closeness to the Prophet ﷺ. Facing intense fitnah and internal divisions, Ali’s leadership shows how steadfastness and wisdom are needed when navigating the most difficult challenges. His story highlights the cost of truth and the importance of holding firm to principles in times of trial.
Session 6: Leading Through Crisis – what the Companions teach us today
How do we lead ourselves and our communities in the face of adversity? This concluding session brings together lessons from the lives of all four caliphs, reflecting on sincerity, decision-making, open-mindedness, self-auditing, and innovation rooted in Islamic values. Learn how their responses to crises offer us a blueprint for spiritual and practical leadership today.
Description
In the Footsteps of the Companions – Lessons from the Rightly Guided Caliphs
Course Description:
The lives of the Prophet’s ﷺ closest companions are a roadmap for navigating trials, leadership, and personal development. This course explores the defining traits and pivotal moments in the lives of the four rightly guided caliphs – Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali (may Allah be pleased with them).
Journey through their differing personalities, backgrounds, journey to Islam and their commitment to the deen. With their deep certainty and sincerity, they made great sacrifices, and underwent intense personal growth as individuals to rise to the challenges they faced.
Each one had to address their own unique set of issues to nurture the early Muslim community, overcame division, and remain humble. Through their fascinating stories, we see their resilience, integrity, and loyalty to the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Session 1: Who were the Companions?
We begin by understanding what it means to be a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ. This session unpacks the scholarly criteria for being considered a companion, explores their unmatched status in Islam, and highlights their virtues, sacrifices, and divine selection. We examine why their legacy forms the foundation of this ummah.
Session 2: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq – the pillar of loyalty and compassion
Explore the life of Abu Bakr, the first adult male to accept Islam and the closest friend of the Prophet ﷺ. Known for his gentleness, generosity and truthfulness, he exemplified selflessness. From defending the Prophet ﷺ during the Isra wal Mi’raj to holding the ummah together after the Prophet’s ﷺ passing, Abu Bakr’s words when he was appointed and calipha and his wasiyya are filled with wisdom.
Session 3: Umar ibn Al-Khattab – justice, strength, and systems
Discover how Umar’s journey from fierce opposition to fearless leadership shaped the Muslim world. His justice, administrative genius, humility, and forward-thinking governance laid the groundwork for a growing empire. This session explores how he expanded the ummah while remaining transparent, and deeply connected to his people.
Session 4: Uthman ibn Affan – modesty, wealth, and the ultimate sacrifice
Learn about Uthman’s humility, generosity, and pivotal role in preserving the Quran. From his philanthropy and business ethics to the problems he faced, leading to his eventual assassination, this session explores the strength of a man who, despite his shyness, stood firmly by his principles and remained committed to unity and faith until the end.
Session 5: Ali ibn Abi Talib – knowledge, bravery, and the struggle for unity
This session gives us a glimpse of the life of Ali, the first child to accept Islam, renowned for his knowledge, courage, and closeness to the Prophet ﷺ. Facing intense fitnah and internal divisions, Ali’s leadership shows how steadfastness and wisdom are needed when navigating the most difficult challenges. His story highlights the cost of truth and the importance of holding firm to principles in times of trial.
Session 6: Leading through crisis – what the Companions teach us today
How do we lead ourselves and our communities in the face of adversity? This concluding session brings together lessons from the lives of all four caliphs, reflecting on sincerity, decision-making, open-mindedness, self-auditing, and their openness to accept new ideas which would further the spread of Islam. Learn how their responses to crises offer us a blueprint for spiritual and practical leadership today.
