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The date of the birth of Malik al-Ashtar is unknown but it is known that he was born in [[Yemen]] and grew up there. He was alive during the [[age of ignorance]].<ref>al-Muhajir, ''malik al-Ashtar sirata'', p. 33</ref> | The date of the birth of Malik al-Ashtar is unknown but it is known that he was born in [[Yemen]] and grew up there. He was alive during the [[age of ignorance]].<ref>al-Muhajir, ''malik al-Ashtar sirata'', p. 33</ref> | ||
Malik al-Ashtar emigrated from Yemen on [[11]]/632-633 or [[12]]/633-634. He was one of the commanders and head of his tribe. He settled in [[Kufa]] and because of his move, his generation started living there. He participated in the [[Battle of Yarmuk]] and lost one of his eyes in the battle. | Malik al-Ashtar emigrated from Yemen on [[11]]/632-633 or [[12]]/633-634. He was one of the commanders and head of his tribe. He settled in [[Kufa]] and because of his move, his generation started living there. He participated in the [[Battle of Yarmuk]] and lost one of his eyes in the battle.<ref>Ibn 'Asakir, ''Tarikh madinat Damishq'', vol.56, p.380</ref> | ||
Malik al-Ashtar used to be a companion of [[Imam 'Ali (a)]]. He killed [[Muhammad b. Talha]] in the [[Battle of Jamal]]. All the biographers have praised him. He had some poems which are recorded in historical sources. | Malik al-Ashtar used to be a companion of [[Imam 'Ali (a)]]. He killed [[Muhammad b. Talha]] in the [[Battle of Jamal]]. All the biographers have praised him. He had some poems which are recorded in historical sources.<ref>Amini, ''Tarjumi-yi a'lam-i Nahaj al-balagha'', pp. 39-40</ref> | ||
== Burial of Abu Dhar == | == Burial of Abu Dhar == | ||