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Ja'far ibn Abi Talib
Companion and cousin of Muhammad (c. 590–629) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib (Arabic: جَعْفَر ٱبْن أَبِي طَالِب c. 590 – September 629), also known as Jaʿfar aṭ-Ṭayyār (Arabic: جَعْفَر ٱلطَّيَّار, lit. 'Ja'far the Flyer'), was a companion and cousin of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and an elder brother of Ali.[1]
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Ja'far ibn Abi Talib | |
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جَعْفَر ٱبْن أَبِي طَالِب | |
![]() Calligraphy featuring Ja'far's name, at Zarih over his tomb | |
Born | c. 590 C.E.[1] |
Died | c. 629(629-00-00) (aged 38–39) |
Cause of death | Martyrdom in the Battle of Mu'tah |
Resting place | Al-Mazar, Mu'tah, Ash-Sham |
Known for | Being a relative and companion of Muhammad |
Title | The Flyer (of Paradise) Aṭ-Ṭayyār (ٱلطَّيَّار) |
Spouse | Asma bint Umais |
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