Adiyy ibn Hatim
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Adiyy ibn Hatim was a leader of the Arab tribe of Tayy
, and one of the companions of Muhammad
. He is the son of the poet Hatimtai who was widely known for his chivalry and generosity among Arabs. Adi remained antagonistic to Islam
for about twenty years until he converted to Islam from Christianity
in 630 (9th year of Hijra).
Adiyy inherited the domain of his father and was confirmed in the position by the Tayy
people. A great part of his strength lay in the fact that a quarter of any amount they gained as booty from raiding expeditions had to be given to him.
Adi joined the Islamic army at the time of caliph Abu Bakr
. He fought wars of revolt against the apostates and also was a commander of the Islamic army sent to invade Iraq under the command of Khalid ibn al-Walid
. He also fought on the side of the final Rightly Guided Caliph, Ali ibn Abi Talib, at the Battle of Camel and Battle of Siffin
.
Tayy
Tayy is a large and ancient Arabian tribe belonging to the southern or Qahtanite branch of Arab tribes. Their original homeland was the area of the two mountains Aja and Salma in north central Arabia , though, like all Qahtanite tribes, it is believed they originally moved there from Yemen...
, and one of the companions of Muhammad
Sahaba
In Islam, the ' were the companions, disciples, scribes and family of the Islamic prophet...
. He is the son of the poet Hatimtai who was widely known for his chivalry and generosity among Arabs. Adi remained antagonistic to Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
for about twenty years until he converted to Islam from Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
in 630 (9th year of Hijra).
Adiyy inherited the domain of his father and was confirmed in the position by the Tayy
Tayy
Tayy is a large and ancient Arabian tribe belonging to the southern or Qahtanite branch of Arab tribes. Their original homeland was the area of the two mountains Aja and Salma in north central Arabia , though, like all Qahtanite tribes, it is believed they originally moved there from Yemen...
people. A great part of his strength lay in the fact that a quarter of any amount they gained as booty from raiding expeditions had to be given to him.
Adi joined the Islamic army at the time of caliph Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr
Abu Bakr was a senior companion and the father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He ruled over the Rashidun Caliphate from 632-634 CE when he became the first Muslim Caliph following Muhammad's death...
. He fought wars of revolt against the apostates and also was a commander of the Islamic army sent to invade Iraq under the command of Khalid ibn al-Walid
Khalid ibn al-Walid
Khālid ibn al-Walīd also known as Sayf Allāh al-Maslūl , was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He is noted for his military tactics and prowess, commanding the forces of Medina and those of his immediate successors of the Rashidun Caliphate; Abu Bakr and Umar...
. He also fought on the side of the final Rightly Guided Caliph, Ali ibn Abi Talib, at the Battle of Camel and Battle of Siffin
Battle of Siffin
The Battle of Siffin occurred during the First Fitna, or first Muslim civil war, with the main engagement taking place from July 26 to July 28. It was fought between Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muawiyah I, on the banks of the Euphrates river, in what is now Ar-Raqqah, Syria...
.