Notable people
Al-Miqdad ibn Amr (May Allah be pleased with him)
Overview
Early Muslim and companion at Badr, also known as al-Miqdad ibn al-Aswad.
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Identity and background
His biological father was Amr; the name ibn al-Aswad arose from an earlier adoptive relationship.
The two names identify one man, preserving both lineage and familiar usage.
References · 1
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
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Faith and relationship to Islam
He embraced Islam early and joined the emigrant community.
He acquired an important place in Madinah beyond earlier social and adoptive ties.
References · 1
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
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Life and notable role
In Bukhari 3952 Ibn Masud recalls his support before Badr.
His pledge to stand beside the Prophet brought visible happiness, a specific testimony to loyalty.
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- Sahih al-Bukhari 3952
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Later life and death
He lived into the caliphal period; biography records later life near Madinah and burial at al-Baqi.
33 AH is a familiar death date, while campaign details are preserved separately.
References · 1
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
References
References · 2
- Ibn Abd al-Barr — Al-Istiab fi Marifat al-Ashab
- Sahih al-Bukhari 3952