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Abu al-Hamra
Father of al-Hamra
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Abu al-Hamra
Abu al-Hamra was the freed slave (mawla) of al-Harith bin Rafa'ah, a companion of Prophet Muhammad. He was also the freed slave of Harith bin Afraa, a Badri companion. He participated in both the Battle of Badr and the Battle of Uhud. During the Battle of Badr, he, along with Mu'az, Auf, and Mu'awwiz, had a camel upon which they would take turns to ride. As a mawla, he was a client or freedman who became associated with the household of his master. He is recognized as a companion of the Prophet.
Companionship
The freed slave (mawla) of Harith bin Afraa, a Badri companion. He participated in the Battles of Badr and Uhud. During the Battle of Badr, he shared a camel with Mu'az, Auf, and Mu'awwiz, taking turns to ride.
Era: 7th century CE
Freed slave of Harith bin Afraa, companion of Prophet Muhammad, participant in the Battles of Badr and Uhud.
Abu al-Hamra is the name of a respected companion and freed slave of the Prophet's companion, making it a permissible and honorable name.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
Extremely Rare • Saudi Arabia, Middle East
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