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| Important Events = Participation in all [[ghazwa]] of prophet (s), save for [[Battle of Badr|Badr]] and [[Battle of Uhud|Uhud]], the first pilgrim of the grave of Imam al-Husayn (a) in [[Karbala]] | | Important Events = Participation in all [[ghazwa]] of prophet (s), save for [[Battle of Badr|Badr]] and [[Battle of Uhud|Uhud]], the first pilgrim of the grave of Imam al-Husayn (a) in [[Karbala]] | ||
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==Life== | ==Life== | ||
The first evidence on Jabir is related to his attendance in the second [[pledge of 'Aqaba]] with his father in 13th AH/635. He was the youngest person who witnessed [[Banu Aws]] and [[Banu Khazraj]]'s oath of allegiance to [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]. Considering the time of his death and his lifetime, he could have been around 16 on the time. | The first evidence on Jabir is related to his attendance in the second [[pledge of 'Aqaba]] with his father in 13th AH/635. He was the youngest person who witnessed [[Banu Aws]] and [[Banu Khazraj]]'s oath of allegiance to [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]<ref>Ibn Qutayba, ''al-Ma'arif'', P.307; Dhahabi, ''Siyar a'lam al-nubala''', Vol.3, P.192</ref>. Considering the time of his death and his lifetime, he could have been around 16 on the time. | ||
===Kunya and Family=== | ===Kunya and Family=== | ||
Jabir b. 'Abd Allah was the son of 'Amr, son of Haram b. Ka'b b. Ghanm b. Salama; he was from the tribe of [[Khazraj]]. | Jabir b. 'Abd Allah was the son of 'Amr, son of Haram b. Ka'b b. Ghanm b. Salama; he was from the tribe of [[Khazraj]]. | ||
His father has become a Muslim before Prophet Muhammad (s) migrated to [[Yathrib]]. He took an oath of allegiance in the second [[pledge of 'Aqaba]] with Prophet Muhammad (s). He was among the twelve [[Naqib|Naqibs]] of the Prophet who were chosen as a representative to their own tribes. 'Abd Allah took part in the [[Battle of Badr]] and was martyred in the [[Battle of Uhud]]. | His father has become a Muslim before Prophet Muhammad (s) migrated to [[Yathrib]]. He took an oath of allegiance in the second [[pledge of 'Aqaba]] with Prophet Muhammad (s). He was among the twelve [[Naqib|Naqibs]] of the Prophet who were chosen as a representative to their own tribes. 'Abd Allah took part in the [[Battle of Badr]] and was martyred in the [[Battle of Uhud]]<ref>Baladhuri, ''Ansab al-ashraf'', Vol.1, P.286; Ibn 'Asakir, ''Tarikh madinat Damishq'', Vol.11, P.208,211</ref>. | ||
Due to the large number of his children, different kunyas were attributed to Jabir; "Abu 'Abd Allah" is considered the most famous kunya of Jabir. | Due to the large number of his children, different kunyas were attributed to Jabir; "Abu 'Abd Allah" is considered the most famous kunya of Jabir<ref>Ibn 'Abd al-Birr, ''al-Isti'ab fi ma'rifat al-ashab'', Vol.1, P.220</ref>. | ||
===Marriage=== | ===Marriage=== | ||
In the third year after [[Hijra]] and prior to the [[Battle of Dhat al-Riqa']], Jabir married to a widow called Suhayma, the daughter of Mas'ud b. Aws. He wanted a wife who could take care of her nine sisters, after his father's martyrdom in the [[Battle of Uhud]]. | In the third year after [[Hijra]] and prior to the [[Battle of Dhat al-Riqa']], Jabir married to a widow called Suhayma, the daughter of Mas'ud b. Aws. He wanted a wife who could take care of her nine sisters, after his father's martyrdom in the [[Battle of Uhud]]<ref>Ibn Sa'd, al-Tabaqat al-kubra'', Vol.8, P.248</ref>. | ||
Jabir was dealing with financial problems and he had to pay off his father's debts. On the way back from the battle of Dhat al-Riqa' in 4 AH/626, Prophet Muhammad (s) solved his financial problems and sought for his forgiveness. | Jabir was dealing with financial problems and he had to pay off his father's debts. On the way back from the battle of Dhat al-Riqa' in 4 AH/626, Prophet Muhammad (s) solved his financial problems and sought for his forgiveness<ref>Ibn Sa'd, ''al-Tabaqat al-kubra'', Vol.2, Part.1, P.43-4</ref>. | ||
===Participation in the Battles=== | ===Participation in the Battles=== | ||
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===Relationship with Prophet Muhammad (s)=== | ===Relationship with Prophet Muhammad (s)=== | ||
According to some of the historical accounts, Jabir had a friendly relationship with [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]. When Jabir became ill, Prophet went to visit him. It's said Jabir thought he's going to die then he wanted to divide his bequest to his sisters, so he asked Prophet Muhammad (s) about its rules. However the Prophet promised him a long life. Answering to the question of Jabir on dividing the bequest a verse was sent down to the Prophet (s) which is known as the [[Aya of Kalala]]. | According to some of the historical accounts, Jabir had a friendly relationship with [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]. When Jabir became ill, Prophet went to visit him. It's said Jabir thought he's going to die then he wanted to divide his bequest to his sisters, so he asked Prophet Muhammad (s) about its rules. However the Prophet promised him a long life. Answering to the question of Jabir on dividing the bequest a verse was sent down to the Prophet (s) which is known as the [[Aya of Kalala]]<ref>Qur'an, Sura al-Nisa', Verse:176 (4:176)</ref>. | ||
===The Three Caliphs=== | ===The Three Caliphs=== | ||
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===Children=== | ===Children=== | ||
'Abd al-Rahman, Muhammad, Mahmud, 'Abd Allah and 'Aqil are the names of Jabir's children. | 'Abd al-Rahman, Muhammad<ref>Ibn Qutayba, al-Ma'arif, P.307</ref>, Mahmud, 'Abd Allah<ref>Ibn Hazm, ''Jamharat ansan al-'arab'', P.359</ref> and 'Aqil<ref>al-Mizzi, ''Tahdhib al-kamal fi asma' al-rijal''Vol.4, P.446</ref> are the names of Jabir's children. | ||
Some historical accounts mentioned a number of Jabir's descendants who were settling in [[Africa]] (around [[Tunisia]]) and [[Bukhara]]. Also several descendants of Jabir settled in [[Iran]], the most important of which is [[Shaykh Murtada Ansari]] who is a prominent contemporary [[Shi'a]] scholar in [[fiqh]] and [[usul]]. | Some historical accounts mentioned a number of Jabir's descendants who were settling in [[Africa]] (around [[Tunisia]])<ref>Ibn Hazm, ''Jamharat ansan al-'arab'', P.359</ref> and [[Bukhara]]<ref>Ibn Athir, ''al-Kamil fi al-tarikh'', Vol.10, P.545</ref>. Also several descendants of Jabir settled in [[Iran]], the most important of which is [[Shaykh Murtada Ansari]] who is a prominent contemporary [[Shi'a]] scholar in [[fiqh]] and [[usul]]<ref>Qumi, Tuhfat al-ahbab fi nawadir athar al-ashab, P.40</ref>. | ||
==Narration== | ==Narration== | ||