What is the correct definition of the word "Sahabi" (Companion)?
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A Companion (Sahabi) is one who met the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, believing in him, and died upon that (faith), even if he apostatized and then returned to Islam. This definition excludes anyone who did not meet the Prophet, or met him as a disbeliever, or met him believing in another prophet, or apostatized and died upon their apostasy.
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