Abu Talhah al-Ansari

Abu Talhah al-Ansari (d. 654 CE), born Zayd ibn Sahl, was a prominent companion from the Khazraj tribe of Medina, known for his bravery, generosity, and devotion to the Prophet. He was among the early converts in Medina and participated in the Second Pledge of al-Aqabah.

Abu Talhah was one of the bravest defenders of the Prophet at the Battle of Uhud, where he shielded the Prophet with his body and his bow, taking arrows intended for the Prophet. The Prophet said about him on that day, 'Abu Talhah's voice in the army is better than a thousand men.' He participated in every major battle with the Prophet and was known for his skill with the bow.

When the verse 'You will never attain righteousness until you spend from what you love' (3:92) was revealed, Abu Talhah went immediately to the Prophet and donated his most prized possession: a garden called Bayruha, the finest garden in Medina. He was also deeply devoted in his worship and was known for his extensive fasting, reportedly fasting almost continuously after the Prophet's death. He died during a naval expedition and was buried at sea after they could not find land for three days.