Abu Umamah al-Bahili (Arabic: أبو أمامة الباهلي, romanized: Abū ʾUmāmah Al-Bāhili; d. 81 or 86 AH) was a companion of Muhammad, and the last of them to die in Syria.
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أبو أمامة الباهلي | |
| Died | 81 or 86 AH |
Life
Abu Umamah was of the Bāhila tribe, itself descending from the Qays. His personal name was Ṣadiy (Arabic: صدي, romanized: Ṣadiy), and his father's name was `Ajlān, Wahb, or `Amr.[1] In a hadith narrated by Al-Tabarani, it can be inferred that Abu Umamah fought at the Battle of Uhud. However, Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani commented on this narration, saying its chain of narration is ḍa`īf (weak).[1] Abu Umamah is known to have resided in Homs, which was part of the Bilad al-Sham region, and died there in 81 or 86 AH. There is some difference of opinion as to whether he resided in Egypt before moving to Homs.[1][2] He fought alongside Ali in the Battle of Siffin, and later settled in Syria.[1]