Suhba (صُحْبَةٌ) is an Arabic word that translates to Companionship. Hence, لَهُ صُحْبَةٌ, often occurring in biographies as meaning He had companionship with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ; i. e. he was one of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. (Lane’s Lexicon, 1653)

After nearly a decade of pastorally serving people (Muslims and non-Muslims) and the instruction of his teachers, Abdul-Malik Merchant created Suhba Consulting to formalize his service efforts. Though not a clinically trained counselor, he employs his traditional Islamic studies and academic training (in practical theology) to provide companionship with the intention of collectively growing in love and peace.