Person
Hadith narrator

Waraqah ibn Nawfal

ورقة بن نوفل
Lifespan unknown Born in Mecca Died in Mecca

Christian cousin of Khadija who recognized Muhammad's revelations as divine and supported him.

Significance

Christian relative of Khadija who affirmed Muhammad's prophethood

Reputation in tradition

praised

Stated motivation

Recognized Muhammad's prophethood
Classical grade
sahabi
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is significant for his early recognition of Islam and is cited in some hadith chains.

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