OverviewA companion remembered for writing down teachings and balancing worship with family life.CategoryCompanionPeriodc. 615 CE · Death date unknown
A scholarly companionAbdullah was the son of Amr ibn al-As. He accepted Islam and became known for close attention to religious learning, especially the transmission of Muhammad’s ﷺ words.Source: ABDULLAH b. AMR b. ÂS — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Writing hadithSources associate him with a written collection known as al-Sahifa al-Sadiqa. His example is important in discussions of the early recording of hadith, alongside oral memorization and teaching.Source: ABDULLAH b. AMR b. ÂS — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Balance in devotionReports describe Muhammad ﷺ advising him against excessive fasting and night prayer that would neglect other responsibilities. He later lived in several regions, including Egypt. Accounts disagree over the date and place of his death.Source: ABDULLAH b. AMR b. ÂS — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
SourcesOriginal biographical summary based on the cited references. Uncertain dates and disputed reports are qualified or omitted. This is not an excerpt or paraphrase of the 82 İl 82 Sahabi book.ABDULLAH b. AMR b. ÂS — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
