OverviewA companion remembered for protecting Muhammad ﷺ when the fighting at Uhud became dangerous.CategoryCompanionPeriodLife dates not established
Life and settingAbu Dujana belonged to the Khazraj tribe in Madinah. Early histories describe him as a brave fighter who wore a red headband in battle. He took part in Badr and Uhud.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
Work and legacyHe also helped the community in later campaigns, including Hunayn. Accounts of his death differ: the often-reported death at Yamama conflicts with reports placing him in Ali’s later lifetime. An exact death year is therefore not shown.Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
SourcesOriginal concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam
