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ʿAbd Allāh ibn Jaʿfar

عبد الله بن جعفر

Abu al-Ḥasan

624 CE – 713 CE (10 AH – 95 AH)(aged ~89) Born in Madinah Died in Madinah Quraysh

ʿAbd Allāh ibn Jaʿfar was a prominent companion and relative of the Prophet Muhammad, known for his generosity and loyalty to the Ahl al-Bayt during the early Islamic period.

ʿAbd Allāh ibn Jaʿfar was born in Abyssinia around 624 CE to Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib and Asma bint Umays, making him a member of the Banu Hashim clan of the Quraysh tribe. He was a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and a nephew of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Known for his piety, generosity, and political involvement, he supported Ali during the First Fitna and was a key advisor. Despite his absence at the Battle of Karbala due to poor eyesight, he sent his sons to support Husayn ibn Ali and expressed deep loyalty to the Ahl al-Bayt. He married Zaynab bint Ali and had numerous children, including sons who died at Karbala. Abd Allah died around 699–704 CE and was buried in al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina.

Significance

He is significant as a loyal companion of the Prophet’s family and a prominent figure supporting Ali during the First Fitna.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition for his generosity, loyalty to Ahl al-Bayt, and piety.
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Father

Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib (جعفر بن أبي طالب)

Mother

Asma bint Umays (أسماء بنت عميس)

Children (8)

Classical grade
thiqa
Generation
Tābiʿī (Successor)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is significant as a trustworthy transmitter from the second generation after the companions, linking early hadith chains.

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