Jabir

Posted on 04/10/2012 by marina

JABIR جابر
The son of a poor citizen of al-Madinah, slain at Uhud. He embraced Islam and accompanied Muhammad in numerous battles. He lived to a great age, for he died at al-Medinah A.H. 78, aged 94 years.

Based on Hughes, Dictionary of Islam

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