Answer
The scholars have differed on the issue whether Waraqah accepted Islam or
not. (Asadul Ghaabah vol.5 pg.416)
However, Hafiz ibn Hajar (RA) has chosen to reconcile between the 2
conflicting views in his books, Fathul Baari (vol.1 pg.36) and al-Isaabah
(vol.6 pg.476). He says that it is possible that Waraqah lived until the
very early stages of Islam. Besides Hafiz ibn Hajar (RA), scholars such as
al-Baghawiy, ibn Qaanoi’, al-Tabari and ibnus-Sakan were also of the view
that Waraqah was, in fact, a Sahaabi. (Isaabah vol.6 pg.474)
and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH
CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai