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Usayd ibn Hudayr رضي الله عنه

Companion

Birth date unknown · d. c. 641 CE · Madinah

Overview

A leader from Madinah who learned Islam from Mus‘ab ibn Umayr and became known for Qur’an recitation.

Category: Companion
Period: Birth date unknown · d. c. 641 CE

Life and setting

Usayd belonged to the Aws tribe in Madinah. He could read and write, taught others, and took responsibilities in the growing Muslim community. He was among its local leaders.

Source: TDV Encyclopaedia of Islam

Work and legacy

He transmitted hadith and was remembered for his recitation of the Qur’an. Umar led his funeral prayer. His biography also describes arrangements to repay his debts without leaving his children destitute.

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