Salama ibn al-Akwa'

Salama ibn al-Akwaʿ (Arabic: سَلَمَة بن الأكْوَع) was one of the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the commander in the Expedition of Dhu Qarad, and a narrator of Hadīth.

Name

His full name is Salama ibn al-Akwaʿ al-Aslamī.

Legacy

He is one of the notable narrators of hadith. He is known for being an excellent athlete and a very fast runner, and it was said that he could run faster than a horse and that his shout could be heard over a distance of 5 miles.

Military expeditions

Main article: List of battles of Muhammad

During Muhammad's era he was the commander in the Expedition of Dhu Qarad[1][2]

See also

References

  1. ^ Hawarey, Mosab (2010). The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic). Islamic Book Trust. ISBN 9789957051648.Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here
  2. ^ Tabari, Al (25 Sep 1990), The last years of the Prophet (translated by Isma’il Qurban Husayn), State University of New York Press{{citation}}: CS1 maint: year (link)


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