As-Saffah
First Abbasid
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Summary
As-Saffah was born on January 1, 722[1], in Humeima[2]. He died on January 1, 754[3], in Al Anbar Governorate[4]. He worked as a caliph[5]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,274 views/month, #6,978 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: June 9, 754[7]
- Father: Muhammad ibn Ali al-Abbasi[8]
- Mother: Rayta bint Obaidullah Al Harithi[9]
- Spouse: Umm Salamah al-Makhzumiyah[10]
- Child: Muhammad bin Abu Al-Abbas Al-Saffah[11], Rayta bint al-Saffah[12]
- Position held: Abbasid caliph[13]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Family: Abbasids[16]
- Commons category: As-Saffah[17]
- Cause of death: smallpox[18]
- Participated in conflict: Abbasid Revolution[19]
- Given name: Abdullah[20]
- Manner of death: natural causes[21]
- Described by source: Encyclopedic Lexicon[22], Otto's encyclopedia[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[24]
- Name in native language: أبو العباس عبد الله السفاح[25]
- Sibling: Ibrahim al-Imam[26], Al-Mansur[27], Yahya ibn Muhammad al-Abbasi[28], Al-Abbàs ibn Muhàmmad[29]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject:Islamic Courts & Canons[30]
Why It Matters
As-Saffah has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was As-Saffah born?
As-Saffah was born in Humeima[2].
Where did As-Saffah die?
As-Saffah died in Al Anbar Governorate[4].
Who were As-Saffah's parents?
As-Saffah's father was Muhammad ibn Ali al-Abbasi[8]. As-Saffah's mother was Rayta bint Obaidullah Al Harithi[9].
Who was As-Saffah married to?
As-Saffah's spouses include Umm Salamah al-Makhzumiyah[10].
What did As-Saffah do for work?
As-Saffah worked as a caliph[5].