Abu Musa al-Ash'ari
Companion (Sahabi) of Muhammad
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Summary
Abu Musa al-Ash'ari was born on 602[1] in Zabid[2]. He died on 665[3] in Kufa[4]. He worked as a theologian[5] and qāriʾ[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (771 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Child: Abu Burda ibn Abi Musa al-Ash'ari[8], Abu Bakr ibn Abu Musa al-Ash'ari[9]
- Country of citizenship: Rashidun Caliphate[10], Umayyad Caliphate[11]
- Position held: Governor of Basra[12], Governor of Kufa[13]
- Student: Anas ibn Malik[14]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Part of: companions of the Prophet[17]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Khaybar[18], Conquest of Mecca[19], Battle of Hunayn[20], Battle of Tabouk[21]
- Given name: Abdallah[22]
- Relative: Abu 'Amir al-Ash'ari[23]
- Described by source: Islamskiy entsiklopedicheskiy slovar'[24]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[25]
- Kunya: Abu Musa[26]
Why It Matters
Abu Musa al-Ash'ari has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Abu Musa al-Ash'ari born?
Abu Musa al-Ash'ari's place of birth was Zabid[2].
Where did Abu Musa al-Ash'ari die?
Abu Musa al-Ash'ari passed away in Kufa[4].