Khuzayma ibn Thabit

Khuzayma ibn Thabit Dhu al-Shahadatayn al-Ansari (Arabic: خزيمة بن ثابت ذو الشهادتين الأنصاري, romanized: Khuzayma ibn Thābit Dhū al-Shahādatayn al-Anṣārī; d. July 657) was one of the companions of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad.

Biography

610–632: Muhammad's era

He was an Ansar[1] and one among those on whose authority the Hadith of the pond of Khumm was reported.[2]

632–634: Abu Bakr's era

He was among those who initially refused to give allegiance to Abu Bakr.[3][4]

644–656: Uthman's era

Uthman ibn Affan told the sahaba to gather the Quran so they can compile it into an official book. Up to that point, it was memorized by the sahaba and kept together written on various materials. One complete copy was available with Hafsa which was prepared during First Caliph Abu bakar.

In the Itqan, Al-Suyuti discussed the number of witnesses required for writing down a revelation of Muhammad.

656–661: Ali's era

He was a general under Ali's command during the Battle of the Camel (656), riding in the head of 1000 Ansar cavaliers.[5]

He died in the Battle of Siffin (657), fighting on the side of Ali.[1]

See also

References
  1. A Restatement of the History of Islam and Muslims on Al-islam.org
  2. Tarikh al-Yaqubi, as quoted in Peshawar Nights on Al-islam.org . Also, a list composed of sources such as Ibn Hajar Asqalani and Baladhuri, both in his Ta'rikh, Muhammad Bin Khawind Shah in his Rauzatu's-Safa, Ibn Abdu'l-Birr in his Isti'ab
  3. Tarikh al-Yaqubi, as quoted in Peshawar Nights on Al-islam.org . Also, a list composed of sources such as Ibn Hajar Asqalani and Baladhuri, each in his Ta'rikh, Muhammad Bin Khawind Shah in his Rauzatu's-Safa, Ibn Abdu'l-Birr in his Isti'ab
  4. A Shi'i-Sunni dialogue on Al-islam.org Archived 2011-06-10 at the Wayback Machine
  5. A Restatement of the History of Islam and Muslims on Al-islam.org
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