Person
Hadith narrator

Salamah ibn al-Akwa'

سَلَمَة بن الأكْوَع
622 CE – 674 CE (1 AH – 54 AH)(aged ~52) Born in Medina Died in Medina Ansar

Salama ibn al-Akwaʿ was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad known for his exceptional athleticism, leadership in military expeditions, and narration of hadith.

Salama ibn al-Akwaʿ al-Aslamī was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad during the early 7th century CE. He belonged to the Banu Aslam tribe, part of the larger Arab tribal confederations. Salama was renowned for his remarkable speed and strength, reputedly able to outrun horses and project his voice over great distances. He served as a commander in the Expedition of Dhu Qarad, demonstrating his military leadership. Additionally, he was a respected narrator of hadith, contributing to the preservation of the Prophet's traditions. His legacy endures in Islamic history as a symbol of bravery and devotion. The exact years of his birth and death are not clearly documented.

Significance

He is significant as a companion of Muhammad who led military expeditions and preserved prophetic traditions through hadith narration.

Reputation in tradition

Praised in Sunni tradition for his bravery, athleticism, and role as a hadith narrator.
Classical grade
sahabi
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
  • sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith

He is important as a sahabi transmitter and a notable figure in early Islamic military history.

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