Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas

Muslim general (c. 595 – 674)
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Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas

Summary

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas is a human[1]. He was born in Mecca[2]. He was born on January 1, 595[3]. He died in Medina[4]. He died on 674[5]. He worked as a merchant[6] and military leader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,028 views/month, #6,858 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was born in Mecca[2].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas died in Medina[4].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was born on January 1, 595[3].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas died on 674[5].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas died on 675[9].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's mother was Hamna bint Sufyan[10].
  • A child of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was Umar ibn Sa'd[11].
  • A child of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was Muhammad ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas[12].
  • A child of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was Amir ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas[13].
  • A child of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was Mus'ab ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas[14].
  • A child of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was A'isha bint Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas[15].
  • A child of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was Ibrahim ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas[16].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas held citizenship in Rashidun Caliphate[17].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas held citizenship in Umayyad Caliphate[18].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's professions included merchant[6].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas worked as a military leader[7].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas held the position of Governor of Kufa[19].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's religion is recorded as Islam[20].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas is recorded as male[21].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's military branch is recorded as Rashidun army[23].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas is part of companions of the Prophet[24].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's Commons category is recorded as Sad ibn Abi Waqqas<sup id="cite-C41" class="cite-ref" title="Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas — Commons category (P373): Sad ibn Abi Waqqas">[25].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's military, police or special rank is recorded as commander[26].
  • Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was part of the conflict Battle of Badr[27].

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Origins and Family

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was born in Mecca[2]. He was born on January 1, 595[3]. His mother was Hamna bint Sufyan[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include merchant[6] and military leader[7]. Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas held the position of Governor of Kufa[19].

Personal Life

Children include Umar ibn Sa'd[11], a military commander[28], 0620–0686[29], of Rashidun Caliphate[30]; Muhammad ibn Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas[12], a muhaddith[31]; Amir ibn he[13], a muhaddith[32]; Mus'ab ibn he[14], a muhaddith[33]; A'isha bint he[15], a muhaddith[34]; and Ibrahim ibn he[16], a muhaddith[35]. His religion is recorded as Islam[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 674[5] and 675[9]. Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas passed away in Medina[4].

Why It Matters

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,028 views/month, #6,858 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas born?

Born in Mecca[2], Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas…

Where did Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas die?

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas passed away in Medina[4].

Who were Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's parents?

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas's mother was Hamna bint Sufyan[10].

What did Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas do for work?

Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas worked as merchant[6] and military leader[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Q80227583. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of birth Mecca
    Mother Hamna bint Sufyan
    Citizenship
    Participated in conflict Battle of Badr, Battle of Uhud, Battle of the Trench
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