Asad Ullah means “Lion of Allah.” In Arabic, Asad means “Lion”.
Hazrat Usman (RA) is called Zul-Noorain because he married two daughters of the Prophet (SAW) (Hazrat Ruqaiya RA and hazrat Umme Kulsoom RA), making him “The Possessor of Two Lights.”
Hazrat Usman (RA) is called Ghani because of his immense generosity and selfless support for Islam and the needy. He spent his wealth in the cause of Islam, including funding the building of Masjid al-Haram in Mecca and supporting the Muslim army and needy people. He provided financial support during critical times, such as famine and wars, without seeking recognition or reward.
Hazrat Khalid (RA) was a fearless and skilled military commander, playing a key role in spreading Islam through numerous battles. He never lost a battle in his life and was instrumental in victories such as Yarmouk and Uhud. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) honored him with this title to recognize his strength, courage, and pivotal role in Islam’s expansion.
Hazrat Hamza (RA) and Hazrat Hussain (RA) are called Leaders of Martyrs because they gave their lives in the cause of Allah at critical times, defending Islam and upholding justice.
Haider e Karar is the title of Hazrat Ali (RA). Haider e Karar means the striking Lion.
Atique meaning “The Exalted, the Pure, or The One Freed from Fire”. Hazrat Abu Bakr (RA) is called Atiq because he was protected from Hellfire and honored for his purity, devotion, and close companionship with the Prophet (SAW).
Hazrat Ali (RA) is called “Gateway of Knowledge” because of his vast knowledge, wisdom, and role in educating others, recognized by the Prophet (SAW) during his lifetime.
Hazrat Abu Zar Ghaffari (RA) is known as the first Darwaish because he lived a life of extreme simplicity, avoiding worldly luxuries, despite being from a wealthy tribe. He devoted himself to prayer, remembrance of Allah, and helping the needy rather than accumulating wealth. Among the companions of the Prophet (SAW), he is considered the first to adopt a dervish-like lifestyle, emphasizing poverty, humility, and spiritual devotion.
Hazrat Ismail (AS) is called Abu-ul-Arab because he is the forefather of the Arab nations, from whom many Arab tribes, including Quraysh, descend.
Abul Arab means “Father of the Arabs”. Abu means ‘father’ in Arabic, while ‘Arab’ refers to a people or a geographical region.
Hazrat Hanzala (RA) married on the night of Uhud and went to the battlefield immediately, without performing Ghusl (ritual purification) after marital relations. Because he died as a martyr (Shaheed) in the Battle of Uhud, Allah honored him by having angels perform his ghusl (ritual washing).
Ghaseel al-Malāʾika means “The one cleansed by the angels.” Malaika means angels in Arabic.
Hazrat Yunus (AS) is called Sahib-ul-Hoot because he was swallowed by a whale and saved by Allah, symbolizing patience, repentance, and divine mercy.
“Sahib ul Hoot” means “Companion of Whale,” a title given to Hazrat Yunus (AS) because he was swallowed by a whale and lived in its belly by Allah’s will.
The title “Ammenul Ummat” (Trustee of the Nation) belongs to Hazrat Abu Ubaidah bin Jarrah (RA), one of the ten companions promised paradise and conqueror of Damascus. The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said about him: “Abu Ubaidah is a trustworthy and reliable man of this Ummah.”
Mehmood Ghaznavi, the great conqueror, was referred to as the “Kidnapper of Scholars” because of his immense patronage and bringing scholars to his court.
“Tarjuman ul Quran” means “Interpreter of the Quran,” a title given to Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (RA) because of his deep understanding of the Quranic teachings.
Hazrat Usman (RA) is known as “Jami-e-Quran” because he compiled the Holy Quran into a single, standardized book form and distributed it to different Islamic regions.
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