The ruling on the companionship of Waraqah ibn Nawfal

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is Waraqah ibn Nawfal a Companion?

Answer:
Yes, he saw the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and believed in him, and he wished that he would live to see his time so that he could support him and stand by him.

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.

Answer:
If you want to know the Companions, my brother, refer to the books of the Companions, such as *Asad al-Ghabah: The Names of the Companions*, and the book by al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar on the names of the Companions, *Al-Isabah fi Asma' al-Sahabah: The Names of the Companions*. These are documented, praise be to Allah. Refer to them. Yes.