عتبة بن فرقد السلمي
Utba ibn Farqad al-Sulami
The Ascetic Commander
Beziehung zum Propheten ﷺ
Utba received his Islamic formation directly from the Prophet ﷺ and carried the prophetic values of zuhd and tawakkul throughout his military career. The Prophet's example of simple living became Utba's lifelong practice.
Wichtige Lebensereignisse
Participated in the conquest of Iraq under Umar
Led campaigns in Azerbaijan
Passed away
Vollständige Biografie
Utba ibn Farqad al-Sulami was a companion and military commander who participated in the early Islamic conquests of Iraq and Azerbaijan. He was renowned for his intense asceticism and refusal to enjoy worldly luxuries even after conquering wealthy regions, reportedly weeping out of fear that his pleasures would exhaust his reward in the Hereafter. His piety inspired his soldiers and set a standard of spiritual discipline among the conquering armies.
Berühmte Zitate
"I fear the sweet life will consume my reward with Allah."
Lektionen für dein Leben
True wealth is contentment, not possessions.
Victory in battle must be matched with spiritual vigilance.
Asceticism preserves the purity of intention.
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True wealth is contentment, not possessions.
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Victory in battle must be matched with spiritual vigilance.
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Asceticism preserves the purity of intention.