OverviewA companion remembered for teaching about clear rules and doubtful choices.CategoryCompanionPeriodc. 623 – 684 CE
A childhood in MadinahAl-Nu‘man was the son of Bashir ibn Sa‘d and Amra bint Rawaha. Born after the migration to Madinah, he encountered Muhammad ﷺ as a child and belonged to the younger generation of companions.Source: NU‘MÂN b. BEŞÎR — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Hadith and family ethicsHis reports include teachings on doubtful matters and a family incident concerning fairness when giving gifts to children. These narrations became widely discussed in works on law and ethical conduct.Source: NU‘MÂN b. BEŞÎR — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Public responsibilitiesIn adulthood he held offices under the Umayyads, including the governorships of Kufa and Homs. He died amid the political conflicts of 684. Literary sources also preserve poetry attributed to him.Source: NU‘MÂN b. BEŞÎR — 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.NU‘MÂN b. BEŞÎR — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
