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.