The Verse of Purification in Sunni Sources — part 2/2

[6] Umar was the son of Umm al-Momineen Umm Salma from her first husband (Abu Salma). He (Umar) was born in Ethiopia. He was one among the followers of Imam Ali (a.s) in the Battle of Siffin and was also appointed by him as the Governor of Bahrain and Fars. Umar passed away in Medina in 83 A.H. For his biography please refer to ‘Usud al-Ghaba’ (Vol.V page 79).

[7] For his biography refer to ‘Usud al-Ghaba’ (Vol. V, page 77).

[8] Abu Saeed Khudri Khazraji. His name was Saeed son of Malik Ansari. He participated in the Battle of the Ditch and in other battles. He died in Medina when he was above 60 years or 70 years of age. His biography appears in ‘Usud al-Ghaba’ (Vol. II, page 289).

[9] Abd Allah son of Abbas and cousin of the Holy Prophet (S) was born three years before the Holy Prophet’s migration to Medina and passed away at Taif at the age of 68 years. For his biography please refer to ‘Usud al-Ghaba’.

[10] Abu al-Qasim or Abu Muhammad Zahhak son of Muzahim Hilali. Ibn-Hajar says: ‘He is truthful in narrating hadith and has narrated many hadith by way of receiving it from correct sources. Zahhak is considered to be belonging to the fifth group and died after attaining the age of 100 years. His biography appears in ‘Tehzib al-Tehzib.’

[11] There are four persons by the name ‘Qatada’ (viz. Saddusi, Rihawi, Qaisi and Ansari) and all of them are reliable. It is not known as to which one of them is referred to here. For their biographies please refer to ‘Tehzib-al-Tehzib’.

[12] Abu Barza Aslami was one of the companions of the Holy Prophet (S). He passed away at Kufa at the age of 60 or 64 years. His biography is given in ‘Usud al-Ghaba’ (Vol.V, page 146).

[13] Anas bin Malik Khazraji. It has been reported that he remained in the service of the Holy Prophet (S) for ten years. He passed away in Basra after attaining the age of 90 years. For his biography please refer to ‘Usud al-Ghaba’.

[14] ‘Amir bin Sa’ad son of Abi Waqas. His hadith has been recorded by all the compliers of ‘Sihah’. Ibn Hajar says: ‘He is considered to be one of the reliable narrators of the third group. He died at the age of 104. (Taqrib at-Tahzib Vol I Page no. 387).

[15] ‘Amr bin Maimun is considered to be one of the reliable Tabaeen. His hadith have been included in the ‘Sihah’. He passed away in Kufa at the age of 74. (‘Taqreeb al Tehzeeb’ Vol.II page 80).