However, some notable groups are: the ten men promised Paradise during their lives, the four who are often described as the closest friends of the Prophet in Sunni Islam (the Rashidun Caliphs), and the four loyal companions of Ali in Shia Islam (Salman al-Farsi, Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, Miqdad ibn Aswad al-Kindi, and Ammar ibn Yasir).
- Ten Companions promised Paradise: A group of ten individuals explicitly promised Paradise during their lifetime according to a single hadith. This group includes the four Rashidun Caliphs (Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman, and Ali), along with others such as Talha ibn Ubaydullah, Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf, Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, Sa'id ibn Zayd, and Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah (though different hadith versions have some variations). The Rashidun Caliphs: In Sunni Islam, the four early caliphs are often highlighted for their closeness to the Prophet, serving as his most trusted advisors and leaders after his death.The Four Companions (Shia): In Shia Islam, a specific group of four companions is highlighted for their exceptional loyalty to Ali ibn Abi Talib after Muhammad's death: Salman al-Farsi, Abu Dharr al-Ghifari, Miqdad ibn Aswad al-Kindi, and Ammar ibn Yasir.