OverviewA companion whose childhood abroad gave him the name “the Roman”.CategoryCompanionPeriodDates not established
A life across regionsSuhayb was of Arab origin but spent part of his childhood in captivity in Byzantine territory, which explains the name al-Rumi. He later lived in Makkah, where he gained freedom and worked in trade.Source: SUHEYB b. SİNÂN — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Leaving MakkahHe accepted Islam during its early years and faced persecution. Reports of his migration describe him giving up property to secure his departure for Madinah, making that journey central to his remembered life.Source: SUHEYB b. SİNÂN — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
Trust within the communitySuhayb participated in the Medinan community and transmitted hadith. After Umar ibn al-Khattab was mortally wounded, he was entrusted with leading prayers while arrangements were made to select a successor.Source: SUHEYB b. SİNÂN — 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.SUHEYB b. SİNÂN — TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi
