who were Ashaab-e-Sufah?

  • A. Ansaar (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Nabavi
  • B. Muhajirs (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Nabavi
  • C. Muhajirs (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Quba
  • D. Ansaar (RA) who stayed near the Masjid-e-Quba

Explanation

Ashaab-e-Suffah were generally poor Muhajir companions who lived in the shaded platform adjoining Masjid-e-Nabawi and devoted themselves to learning and worship. The group could also include some other needy companions, so option b is the standard simplified description.

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