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The real name of Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A), one of the closest companions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was Abdul Rehman ibn Sakhr Ad-Dausi. The name “Abu Huraira”, meaning Father of the Kitten, was a nickname given to him because he was often seen caring for a small kitten, which he kept with affection. This title became so common that many people forgot his actual name.

Hazrat Abu Huraira (R.A) accepted Islam in the 7th year of Hijrah (around 629 CE) and devoted himself entirely to learning and preserving the sayings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). He is regarded as the most prolific narrator of Hadith, transmitting over 5,300 Hadiths, making him a key figure in Islamic scholarship.

He came from the Daus tribe of Yemen and migrated to Madinah to live near the Prophet (PBUH) in Ahl al-Suffah, a place in Masjid an-Nabawi where poor companions stayed to seek knowledge. His dedication to memorizing and narrating Hadith earned him a significant position among the companions and Islamic scholars throughout history.

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  Real name: Abdul Rehman ibn Sakhr Ad-Dausi.

  
  


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  Nicknamed Abu Huraira (Father of the Kitten) due to his love for cats.

  
  


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  Belonged to the Daus tribe of Yemen.

  
  


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  Accepted Islam in the 7th year of Hijrah (629 CE).

  
  


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  Narrated over 5,300 Hadiths, the highest among all companions.

  
  


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  Lived in Ahl al-Suffah, dedicating his life to learning Hadith.