# Muslim Scholars & Companions — Interlinked Biographies

> Comprehensive, interactive database of Muslim scholars and companions with interlinked biographies. (iPhone/iPad app by Greentech Apps Foundation.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muslim-scholars-and-companions/id1519187930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Greentech Apps Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402550532)
- Category: Books, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 61 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muslim-scholars-and-companions/id1519187930/reviews.md

## What is Muslim Scholars & Companions?

Muslim Scholars & Companions is the most extensive, interactive and up-to-date Muslim Scholar Database.

This work is an effort to collect, compile and store (electronically, in one place) authentic information about Muslim scholars since the advent of Islam more than 1400 years ago.

Features:

• It include brief inter-linked biographies of Muslim scholars since the time of Companions of Prophet Muhammad (صلّی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلّم), arranged by century (AH) and areas of interest.
• It also include all known companions (Sahaba, RA), famous Successors (Taba'een), their Followers (Taba' Taba'een) and later scholars including all known hadith narrators.
• Tags are used for easy grouping/searching/Events (like Abyssinia, Aqaba, Badr).
• Suggest as you type (the companion names).
• Different variations of name and kunya for a particular narrator/scholar are captured.
• Known family members (parents, siblings, spouses, children) are also recorded.
• Information like date of birth/death, places of stay, teacher and student list and narrator grade/rank provide useful details about hadeeth narrators.[More..]
• Student of hadeeth sciences can greatly benefit in the field of 'ilm al-rijal (knowledge of men/authorities), tabqat al-ruwat (classes of narrators) and al-jarh wa'l-ta'dil (impugnment & validation).

Authentic Resources:
These Arabic resources are separately stored in the database (searchable) and are linked with the main database.
al-Isabah by Ibn Hajar (12,000+ records) - الإصابة في تمييز الصحابة
at-Thaqat by Ibn Hibban (16,000+ records) - ثقات ابن حبان
al-Tarikh-ul-Kabir by al-Bukhari (12,000+ records) - التاريخ الكبير
Tabaqat by ibn Sa'd (4,000+ records)- الطبقات الكبرى ابن سعد
Siyar A'lam al-Nubala by al-Dhahbi (5,000+ records)- سير أعلام النبلاء - الذهبي
Lisan al-Mizan by Ibn Hajar (15,000+ records)- لسان الميزان
Tahdheeb al-Tahdheeb by Ibn Hajar (12,000+ records)- تهذيب التهذيب - ابن حجر
Taqrib al-Tahdheeb by Ibn Hajar (~12,000 records)- تقريب التهذيب - ابن حجر العسقلاني
Mezan A'tadal by al-Dhahbi (11,000+ records)- ميزان الاعتدال في نقد الرجال- الذهبي
Tahdheeb al-Kamal by al-Mizzi (40,000+ records)- تهذيب الكمال في أسماء الرجال - المزي

Main website: http://muslimscholars.info/

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## Key features

- Interlinked biographies of Muslim scholars
- Biographies arranged by century and interest
- Includes all known companions (Sahaba)
- Tags for easy grouping and searching
- Suggest as you type for names
- Captures name variations and kunyas
- Records known family members
- Details on birth/death dates and places

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muslim-scholars-and-companions/id1519187930/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Beneficial knowledge

*2025-12-21*

May Allah swt grant you jannatul firdous for this amazing free work

### 4/5 — Traduction

*2025-06-16*

Traduisez l’application en français s’il vous plaît

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2021-08-16*

This is really helpful, thanks.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2021-06-11*

I like the database collection, perhaps fresh 
UI is better

## Frequently asked questions about Muslim Scholars & Companions

### What is Muslim Scholars & Companions?

Muslim Scholars & Companions is an extensive, interactive database featuring interlinked biographies of Muslim scholars and companions since the advent of Islam. It provides detailed information on their lives, works, and relationships.

### What kind of information does Muslim Scholars & Companions provide?

It includes brief inter-linked biographies, birth/death dates, places of stay, teacher and student lists, family members, and narrator grades for hadith narrators. It also links to authentic Arabic resources.

### Who are the scholars and companions featured in Muslim Scholars & Companions?

The app includes all known companions (Sahaba), famous Successors (Taba'een), their Followers (Taba' Taba'een), and later scholars, including all known hadith narrators, spanning over 1400 years of Islamic history.

### Is Muslim Scholars & Companions available on multiple devices?

Yes, Muslim Scholars & Companions is available for iPhone and iPad. It is designed for iOS devices.

### How often is Muslim Scholars & Companions updated?

The app was last updated on August 22, 2021, with version 1.3.1. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates it receives maintenance and feature additions.

### What is the age rating for Muslim Scholars & Companions?

Muslim Scholars & Companions has an age rating of 4+. This suggests it is suitable for a wide audience, including younger users interested in the subject matter.

### Does Muslim Scholars & Companions have ads?

No, Muslim Scholars & Companions does not contain advertisements. It is a free application without any ad interruptions.

### What are the authentic resources used in Muslim Scholars & Companions?

The app draws from numerous extensive Arabic resources, including al-Isabah by Ibn Hajar, at-Thaqat by Ibn Hibban, and Siyar A'lam al-Nubala by al-Dhahbi, among others, providing a rich foundation of information.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.3.1 — 2021-08-22

• Bugfixes

### 1.0 — 2020-07-15

No release notes.

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