Amr ibn Qaraza
Amr ibn Qaraza (Arabic: عَمرو بن قَرَظَة) was one of the martyrs of the Battle of Karbala.
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Amr ibn Qaraza عَمرو بن قَرَظَة | |
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| Died | 10th of Muharram, 61 A.H. / 10 October, 680 AD (aged 75) |
| Cause of death | Killed in the Battle of Karbala |
| Resting place | Karbala, Iraq |
| Religion | Islam |
| Known for | Being a companion of Hussain ibn Ali |
Lineage
His father, Qaraza ibn Ka'b was a transmitter of hadiths. As a companion of the Prophet, Qaraza ibn Ka'b fought in the Battle of Uhud and other subsequent battles.[1] During the rule of Ali ibn Ani Talib, he was appointed as the governor of Kufa. He also fought on the side of Ali in several battles.[2]
In the Battle of Karbala
Before the day of Ashura, Hussain asked Amr ibn Qaraza to deliver a message to Umar ibn Sa'd to meet each other at night.[3]
Reports state that Amr stood in front of Hussain as a shield from oncoming arrows. Before dying, he asked Hussain, "Did I fulfill my promise?"
He answered: "Yes, you are in front of me in the paradise. Send my greetings to the Prophet."
In Ziyarah al-Shuhada', he is mentioned by name, when it says: "peace be upon Amr ibn Qaraza al-Ansari"[4]
References
- Ibn Ḥajar. al-Iṣāba fī tamyyīz al-ṣaḥāba. 5. p. 329.
- Dhahabī. Tārīkh al-Islām,. 2. p. 662.
- Ṭabarī. Tarikh Tabari. 5. p. 413.
- Ibn Ṭāwūs. al-Luhūf. pp. 107–108.