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Ubadah ibn al-Samit

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Ubadah ibn al-Samit was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a respected chieftain of the Ansar who fought in nearly every battle of Muhammad's era, including at Badr, and later led the conquest of Cyprus as one of the most successful commanders of the Rashidun army. He served under the first three Rashidun caliphs in campaigns against the Byzantine Empire, ended his military career as a qadi, or judge, in the Holy Land, and later assisted Muawiya ibn Abi Sufyan, governor of Syria and future founder of the Umayyad Caliphate.

Facts
Role
Companion of Muhammad and a well-respected chieftain of the Ansar 1
Born
586 2
Birthplace
Medina 2
Died
655 2
Place of Death
Ramla 2
Classification
Field of Law
Islamic Law (Sharia and Fiqh) 1
Gender
Male 1
Sources
1. Ubadah ibn al-Samit (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Introduction, gender
    He participated in almost every battle during Muhammad's era.
  • Introduction, role
    Ubadah ibn al-Samit was a companion of Muhammad and a well-respected chieftain of the Ansar.
  • Introduction, field of law
    Islamic scholars regard 'Ubadah as an influential companion of Muhammad who passed down many hadiths that became the basis of fiqh ruling in various matters.
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2. Wikidata: Ubadah ibn al-Samit
  • Wikidata Q7876446, P569 date of birth claim (year)
    P569 (date of birth): 586
  • Wikidata Q7876446, P570 date of death claim (year)
    P570 (date of death): 655
  • Wikidata Q7876446, P19 place of birth claim
    P19 (place of birth): Medina
  • Wikidata Q7876446, P20 place of death claim
    P20 (place of death): Ramla
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