*Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra)* *A Badri Companion of the Holy Prophet (sa)* (Friday Sermon - October 30, 2020) *Background* Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra) belonged to the Banu Salamah clan of the Khazraj tribe of the Ansar. His father’s name was *Amr bin Haram* and his mother’s name was *Rubab bint Qais.* *Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra); was born approximately 40 years before the migration.* In other words, at the time of the migration to Medina, he was 40 years old. *Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra)* was the father of the renowned companion, *Hazrat Jabir bin Abdillah (ra).* Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra) was the brother in law of Hazrat Amr bin Jamuh (ra). *Acceptance of Islam and Pledge at Aqabah* Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra) took part in the Second Pledge at Aqabah and he was among the 12 chiefs appointed by the Holy Prophet (sa). He took part in the Battles of Badr and Uhud and was martyred in the latter. According to some narrations, Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra) was the first Muslim to be martyred during the Battle of Uhud. With regards to how he accepted Islam, Hazrat Kaab bin Malik (ra) narrates: *“We had agreed to meet with the Holy Prophet (sa) at Aqabah in the middle day of Ayyam-e-Tashreeq…” which is the last three days of Hajj, from the 11 up to 13 Dhul-Hijjah. As mentioned before, Aqabah is situated between Mecca and Mina.* “… when we completed the Hajj, the appointed night approached in which we had promised to meet with the Holy Prophet (sa). We went with Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (ra), who was one of the leaders and recognised chiefs of our tribe. We had concealed our plan from the idolaters who were with us. We said to him, *‘O Abu Jabir! You are our noble chief and among the leaders from us.’”* He was known by his title of *Abu Jabir.* He further narrates, “We said to him…” Read full article via: alislam.org/articles/abdullah-bin-amr/