disciples (الْحَوَارِيُّون)
العقيدة
التعريف :
Sincere followers and supporters. The term is particularly used to refer to those who were sincere in following and supporting prophets. Moreover, this characteristic is particularly associated with the disciples of Jesus (peace be upon him).
المعنى الاصطلاحي :
The closest and best Companions of the Prophets.
الشرح المختصر :
The "hawaariyyoon" (disciples) are the best from among the Companions of the Prophets and the Messengers who directed to spread their call and message to the horizons or to teach the religion. From among the disciples are the Companions of ‘Isa (Jesus), peace be upon him, who supported and aided him. The best "hawaariyyoon" ever are Abu Bakr, ‘Umar, Zubayr ibn al-‘Awwaam, may Allah be pleased with them.
التعريف اللغوي المختصر :
"Hawaariyyoon" (sing. hawaariyy): one's best and truest friends. Original meaning: extreme whiteness, return. This name is given to the supporters of ‘Isa (Jesus), peace be upon him, and anyone who exerted himself in supporting a Prophet.