Can one who lived in the time of the Prophet but did not meet him be considered a Companion?
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Question:
One who lived in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) but did not meet him?
Answer:
This is what is called a "Companion"; it is called a "Successor," like al-Sunabhi and Ka'b al-Ahbar. These are called Successors, even if they lived in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but they did not meet him. He died before they met him, and they came to Madinah after his death (peace and blessings be upon him).
One who lived in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) but did not meet him?
Answer:
This is what is called a "Companion"; it is called a "Successor," like al-Sunabhi and Ka'b al-Ahbar. These are called Successors, even if they lived in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), but they did not meet him. He died before they met him, and they came to Madinah after his death (peace and blessings be upon him).
Source
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