Which companion of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is directly mentioned by name in the Holy Quran?

Explanation

Hazrat Zaid Bin Haris (R.A) holds the unique distinction of being the only Sahabi whose name appears explicitly in the Holy Quran. In Surah Al-Ahzab (33:37), Allah Almighty mentions him by name in the context of his marriage to Hazrat Zainab bint Jahsh (R.A) and its subsequent annulment, which served to abolish the pre-Islamic custom of treating adopted sons as biological sons. This direct Quranic mention elevates his status among the companions and highlights his special role in Islamic legislation regarding adoption.

Good to know

Hazrat Zaid Bin Haris (R.A) was a freed slave whom the Holy Prophet (PBUH) adopted as a son before the prohibition of adoption in its pre-Islamic form. He was among the earliest converts to Islam and was so beloved to the Prophet (PBUH) that he was known as "Zaid al-Hubb" (Zaid the Beloved). He was also appointed as a commander in several military expeditions, including the Ghazwa Mauta where he was martyred. The Quranic verse mentioning him (Surah Al-Ahzab, Ayah 37) is a testament to his esteemed position in Islamic history.

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