Salama ibn al-Akwa'
Salamah ibn al-Akwa (Template:Lang-ar) was one of the companions of Muhammad.
Name
His full name is "Salama ibn Amr ibn al-Akwa", the "ibn Amr" part is usually dropped. Thus, his father's name was Amr ibn al-Akwa. Other transliterations include "Salama bin Al-Aqwa".
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
During Muhammad's era he was the commander in the Expedition of Dhu Qarad[1][2]
See also
References
- ^ Hawarey, Dr. Mosab (2010). The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic). Islamic Book Trust. ISBN 9789957051648.
{{cite book}}: External link in|first= - ^ Tabari, Al (25 Sep 1990), The last years of the Prophet (translated by Isma’il Qurban Husayn), State University of New York Press
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