The Ansar: Supporters of the Prophet in Medina

The Ansar were the believers of Medina who welcomed the Prophet ﷺ and the emigrants from Mecca. Through allegiance, hospitality, and sacrifice, the Aws and Khazraj helped establish and defend the first Muslim community.

Updated on 19 April 2026 at 10:59 PM

Who are the Ansar?

The Ansar were the Companions of Madinah from the Aws and Khazraj tribes, originally from Yemen. They were called the "Ansar" because they supported the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the Muhajirun after believing in him, pledging allegiance to him, sheltering him in their homes, and sharing their wealth with their emigrant brothers.

The Pledge of Al-Aqabah and the bond of brotherhood

The conversion of the Ansar began with the first and second Pledges of Al-Aqabah at Mina, where a group among them pledged allegiance to the Prophet ﷺ upon faith and support. When he ﷺ migrated to Madinah, he established brotherhood between the Muhajirun and the Ansar. An Ansari would share his wealth and home with his Muhajir brother in an unparalleled display of selflessness.

The virtues of the Ansar

Allah praised the Ansar in His Book: "And those who were settled in the home and embraced the faith before them love those who emigrated to them" [Al-Hashr: 9]. The Prophet ﷺ also enjoined that they be treated well, saying: "Love for the Ansar is a sign of faith, and hatred for the Ansar is a sign of hypocrisy." Agreed upon.

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Who are the Aws and Khazraj?
Two Arab tribes of Madinah, originally from Yemen, who formed the main body of the Ansar.
Why were they called the Ansar?
Because they supported the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and the Muhajirun and sheltered them in their homes.
What was the bond of brotherhood?
A bond of brotherhood established by the Prophet ﷺ between the Muhajirun and the Ansar after the migration to Madinah.
Frequently asked questions about the Ansar

List of the Companions from the Ansar

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By tribe

Al-Ansari (5) Al-Qurashi (3) الخدري (1) الفارسي (1) الألهاني (1) الخزرجي (1) As-Sa'di (1) Al-Ghifari (1) المليلي (1) Al-Ash'ari (1)

List of the Companions from the Ansar

Information extracted from classical Islamic heritage works.

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