صحابہ
sahaba
The phrase صحابہ in Urdu refers to the English term 'sahaba', meaning the companions of the Prophet Muhammad who lived during his lifetime.
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say Sahaba in Urdu is صحابہ کرام (Sahaba-e-Karam).
How do you pronounce it?
sahaba
Did you know?
- The Urdu word صحبت ('companionship') is a linguistic relative of صحابہ, but in a mystical context, it refers specifically to the spiritual energy transmitted from a teacher to a student.
- The term is considered so sacred in Urdu-speaking Muslim cultures that it is common practice to append the phrase رضی اللہ عنہ (may Allah be pleased with him) immediately after mentioning a specific individual from the صحابہ.
- The plural form صحابہ follows a pattern where the Arabic plural is integrated directly into Urdu, but it is treated as a collective noun that governs the respect level of the entire sentence.
Examples in context
- میں نے ان صحابہ کرام کے بارے میں بہت کچھ پڑھا ہے۔I have read a lot about these honorable companions of the Prophet.
- صحابہ کی زندگی بہت متاثر کن تھی۔Sahaba ki zindagi bohat mutasir kun thi.The life of the Sahaba was very inspiring.
- وہ صحابہ کے بارے میں پڑھ رہا ہے۔Woh Sahaba ke baaray mein parh raha hai.He is reading about the Sahaba.
- صحابہ کا احترام کرنا ضروری ہے۔Sahaba ka ehtiram karna zaroori hai.It is important to respect the Sahaba.
Example conversation
Sarah and Ali are discussing a book about Islamic history.
- سارہ Saraعلی، کیا آپ نے یہ کتاب پڑھی؟Ali, kya aap ne yeh kitab parhi?Ali, have you read this book?
- علی Aliہاں، یہ صحابہ کے بارے میں ہے۔Haan, yeh sahaba ke baaray mein hai.Yes, it is about the companions.
- سارہ Saraمجھے ان کی قربانیاں بہت متاثر کرتی ہیں۔Mujhe un ki qurbaniyan bohat mutasir karti hain.Their sacrifices impress me a lot.
- علی Aliبیشک، وہ سب بہت بہادر تھے۔Beshak, woh sab bohat bahadur thay.Indeed, they were all very brave.
