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Uqba ibn Amir رضي الله عنه

Companion

Birth date unknown · d. c. 678 CE · Egypt

Overview

A former shepherd who became a companion, a Qur’an reciter and a transmitter of hadith in Egypt.

Category: Companion
Period: Birth date unknown · d. c. 678 CE

Life and setting

Uqba belonged to the Juhayna tribe. He was among the students associated with the Suffa, a place at Muhammad’s ﷺ mosque used by companions who needed lodging and studied there.

Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam

Work and legacy

He later lived in Egypt and served for a time as its governor. He was remembered for his recitation, writing and archery, and continued to transmit knowledge after his administrative service.

Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam

Sources

Original concise biography based on the cited references. Historical reports, later devotional traditions and uncertain dates are distinguished where relevant.

TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam