Ja'far ibn Abu Talib
| Ja'far ibn Abi Talib جعفر ابن أبي طالب (Arabic) |
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| Born |
c. 590–595 CE Mecca, Arabia |
| Died | 629 (aged 34–39) Mu'tah (present-day Jordan) |
| Cause of death | Martyred in the Battle of Mu'tah |
| Resting place | al-Mazar, Mu'tah, Jordan |
| Other names | Ja'far al-Tayyar |
| Known for | being a Companion of the Prophet |
| Title | al-Tayyar Arabic: الطيار |
| Spouse(s) | Asma bint Umais |
| Children |
Abdullah Muhammad Awn |
| Parent(s) |
Abu Talib Fatimah bint Asad |
| Relatives |
Muhammad (cousin) Aqeel (brother) Ali (brother) |
Ja’far ibn Abi Talib (c.590–629 CE), also known as Ja’far al-Tayyar, was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and an older brother of Ali.
Ja'far was the third son of Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib and Fatima bint Asad, hence a cousin of Muhammad. His older brothers were Talib and Aqil; his younger brothers were Ali and Tulayq; and his sisters were Fakhita, Jumana and Rayta.
When there was a drought in Mecca, Abu Talib could not afford to support his family. His brother Abbas therefore took charge of the young Ja'far.
Ja'far was an early convert to Islam. He married Asma bint Umays, who converted to Islam in 614-615.
When the Muslims were harassed in Mecca, several of them migrated to Abyssinia. Ja’far joined the second flight in 616. There they obtained the protection of the Negus, Ashama ibn Abjar, and could worship God unhindered.
Ja’far and Asma lived in Abyssinia for about twelve years. Three sons were born to them there: Abdullah, Muhammad and Awn.
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