Epic of the Companions
A historical novel that follows the life and battles of Khalid ibn al-Waleed and his friends, tracing their journey to becoming companions of the Prophet ﷺ: Men of valor, vision, and greatness
The Epic of the Companions is a sweeping historical fiction series that brings to life the turbulent and triumphant age of the Sahaba. Beginning in the twilight of pagan Arabia, the story follows Khalid ibn al-Waleed, ‘Amr ibn al-‘As, ‘Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl, and others as they confront empire, ego, and divine destiny.
More than a tale of conquest, this is a story of transformation, from tribal warriors to spiritual legends. With rich character arcs, dramatic battle scenes, and profound moments of introspection, The Epic of the Companions invites readers into the heart of Islam’s formative years.
Book 1 of the series: The Swords of Allah
The first book of the Epic starts with the companions in their childhood up until the aftermath of Fatḥ of Mecca. Full arcs:
1
AlJahiliyyah-The age of Ignorance
2
AlWaḥy-The age of Revelation
3
AlHijrah-The Emmigration
4
The Valley of Badr
5
The Mountain of Uhud
6
The Khandaq Trench
7
The Treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah
8
The Fatḥ of Mecca
About the author
Mohammed Babiker
Mohammed Babiker is a lifelong student of Islamic history and behind The Epic of the Companions. With a background in data analytics and narrative story telling, he brings both analytical precision and storytelling passion to this ambitious series. His mission is to revive the legacy of the Sahaba—not as dry names in a book, but as living, breathing legends of faith.
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Prologue: The Roman’s Question
Yarmouk, 15 Hijrah, 20 August 636 CE The Roman general urged his horse forward, scanning the opposing army for the fabled “Sword of God.” His cataphracts stood in disciplined ranks behind him, men and horses clad head to toe in coats of mail, girt with bands of steel. Across the battlefield, the Arab army’s chants…
Sahaba Epic 