Person
Abu Bilal Mirdas ibn Udayya al-Tamimi
أبو بلال مرداس بن عدي التميمي
Abu Bilal
d. 681 CE Banu Tamim
Abu Bilal was an early Kharijite who adopted political quietism and was respected among Basran Kharijite quietists.
Significance
Early Kharijite quietist leader respected by Basran quietists
Reputation in tradition
praised among quietists
Stated motivation
Political quietism and concealment of beliefs
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