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. He was a companion of ‘Alī and is revered by the

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. He belonged to the tribe of

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. He was a prolific writer, an orator, and brother of

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. Ṣa‘ṣa‘ah was exiled by

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, where he died in 666 CE, corresponding to 44 AH. His grave lies in the village of Askar, and is visited by many Shia Muslims.

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Shrine of Sa'sa'a
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People from Bahrain (historical region) Bahraini Shia Muslims 598 births 666 deaths Companions of the Prophet People from Qatif Baharna Shia Islam in Saudi Arabia {{Islam-bio-stub