Ruling on describing al-Najashi as one of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them)
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Q310: The questioner asks: Is al-Najashi one of the Companions?
A310: Al-Najashi (may Allah have mercy on him) is one of the Tabi'un; because he did not see the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). A Companion is one who met the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) while believing in him and died upon that faith. As for one who believed in him but did not see him, he is one of the Tabi'un, not one of the Companions.
A310: Al-Najashi (may Allah have mercy on him) is one of the Tabi'un; because he did not see the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). A Companion is one who met the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) while believing in him and died upon that faith. As for one who believed in him but did not see him, he is one of the Tabi'un, not one of the Companions.
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