Abdullahi ibn Haram
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Abdullahi ibn Haram was among the Ansar (supporters) of Medina, a term applied to the inhabitants of Medina who followed the Prophet Muhammad after his migration from Mecca. He belonged to the Khazraj tribe. He is most commonly known as the father of Jabir ibn Abdullahi, one of the Companions from whom the most hadith (prophetic traditions) were transmitted.
His name appears prominently in the historical record of the Battle of Uhud, which took place in the vicinity of Medina in the early decades of Islamic history. Muslim sources report that he was killed in that battle, among those who fell.
Origins and family
Sources on the Prophet's biography place him as a resident of Medina belonging to a branch of the Khazraj tribe. His son Jabir ibn Abdullahi later became a major transmitter of hadith and lived in Medina long after his father's death. Many reports attributed to Jabir mention his father, particularly regarding events of battle and family debts.
The Battle of Uhud
Uhud is a mountain north of Medina where battle was fought between the Quraysh forces from Mecca and the Muslims. Abdullahi ibn Haram is counted among those killed in that engagement. Reports indicate that his son Jabir participated in supporting his father, and that the Prophet made specific mention of him.
Historical sources
His name appears in the lists of Uhud martyrs found in early biographical and historical works, such as those of Ibn Ishaq, Ibn Hisham, and Ibn Saad, as well as in hadith collections transmitting from Jabir. Information about his life before Islam is sparse, and most accounts concern events related to the battle.