An article in English explains how Muslims see the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). They are the best people after the prophets, the most sincere of this nation, the deepest in knowledge, and the most guided. The best of them is Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, Umar ibn Al-Khattab, Othman ibn Affan, then Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with them all).