عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص الفقيه
Abd Allah ibn Amr ibn al-As al-Faqih
The Scholar of the Two Books
Xidhiidhka uu la lahaa Nabiga ﷺ
The Prophet ﷺ had a close and fatherly relationship with Abd Allah, advising him to moderate his severe asceticism. He uniquely permitted Abd Allah to write down his words, a sign of deep trust. Abd Allah wept at the Prophet's death more than any other companion at that gathering, reflecting the depth of their bond.
Dhacdooyinka Muhiimka ah ee Nolosha
Accepted Islam before his father Amr ibn al-As
Received permission from the Prophet ﷺ to write down hadith
Participated in the conquest of Mecca
Participated reluctantly in the Battle of Siffin alongside his father
Passed away having narrated over 700 hadiths
Taariikh Nololeed Dhamaystiran
Abd Allah ibn Amr ibn al-As was the son of the famous conqueror Amr ibn al-As, but chose a very different path — that of scholarship and asceticism. He accepted Islam before his father and dedicated his life to the pursuit of religious knowledge. The Prophet ﷺ gave him permission to write down hadith, making him among the very first companions to maintain a written collection, which he called al-Sahifah al-Sadiqah (The Truthful Scroll).
He was known for his extraordinary devotion in worship, fasting every other day and reading the entire Quran in three days. The Prophet ﷺ moderated his austerities out of concern for him, teaching him to balance worship with bodily rights. Abd Allah was deeply versed in the previous scriptures as well as the Quran, earning him the epithet "the scholar of the two books." He narrated over 700 hadiths and lived until approximately 65 AH.
Hadallo Caan ah
"Your body has a right over you, your eyes have a right over you, and your family has a right over you — so give each its due."
Casharro Noloshaada loogu talagalay
The love of knowledge is itself a form of worship.
A scholar must balance devotion with sustainable practice.
Writing preserves knowledge for generations yet unborn.
One can differ from one's father in path while maintaining respect.
Sida Loogu Eg Yahay Iyaga
Ma rabtaa inaad raacdo tallaabooyinkii Abd Allah ibn Amr ibn al-As al-Faqih? Ku bilow tallaabooyinkan la dhaqan-gelin karo ee laga soo qaaday noloshooda.
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The love of knowledge is itself a form of worship.
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A scholar must balance devotion with sustainable practice.
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Writing preserves knowledge for generations yet unborn.
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One can differ from one's father in path while maintaining respect.