Khuzayma ibn Thabit Dhu al-Shahadatayn al-Ansari (; d. July 657) was one of the
companions of the
Islamic prophet
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,
Muhammad
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.
Biography
610–632: Muhammad's era
He was an
Ansar[''A Restatement of the History of Islam and Muslims'' o]
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/ref> and one among those on whose authority the Hadith of the pond of Khumm
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was reported.[ Tarikh al-Yaqubi, as quoted in Peshawar Nights o]
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Also, a list composed of sources such as Ibn Hajar Asqalani and Baladhuri, both in his Ta'rikh, Muhammad Bin Khawind Shah in his Rauzatu's-Safa, Ibn Abdu'l-Birr in his Isti'ab
644–656: Uthman's era
Uthman ibn Affan
Uthman ibn Affan (17 June 656) was the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, ruling from 644 until Assassination of Uthman, his assassination in 656. Uthman, a second cousin, son-in-law, and notable Companions of the Prophet, companion of ...
told the sahaba
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to gather the Quran
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so they can compile it into an official book. Up to that point, it was memorized by the sahaba and kept together written on various materials. One complete copy was available with Hafsa which was prepared during First Caliph Abu bakar.
In the Itqan, Al-Suyuti
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discussed the number of witnesses required for writing down a revelation of Muhammad
Muhammad (8 June 632 CE) was an Arab religious and political leader and the founder of Islam. Muhammad in Islam, According to Islam, he was a prophet who was divinely inspired to preach and confirm the tawhid, monotheistic teachings of A ...
.
656–661: First Civil War
He died in the Battle of Siffin
The Battle of Siffin () was fought in 657 CE (37 Islamic calendar, AH) between the fourth Rashidun caliph Ali ibn Abi Talib and the rebellious governor of Syria (region), Syria Muawiyah I, Mu'awiya ibn Abi Sufyan. The battle is named after its ...
(657),
See also
* Thabit (name)
References
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Companions of the Prophet
657 deaths