واثلة بن الأسقع
Wathila ibn al-Asqa'
The Last Companion to Die in Damascus
Xidhiidhka uu la lahaa Nabiga ﷺ
Wathila had direct personal contact with the Prophet during the later Medinan period and participated in campaigns under his command. He treasured his proximity to the Prophet and committed himself to accurately transmitting what he heard and observed. His role as a late companion who lived long gave him a special responsibility to preserve and transmit the prophetic tradition in Syria.
Dhacdooyinka Muhiimka ah ee Nolosha
Embraced Islam and joined the Prophet in Medina
Participated in the conquest of Egypt
Settled in Damascus as teacher and hadith narrator
Passed away in Damascus as one of the last companions there
Taariikh Nololeed Dhamaystiran
Wathila ibn al-Asqa' al-Laythi was one of the later companions who embraced Islam and settled in Greater Syria, eventually becoming one of the last surviving companions in Damascus. He participated in the conquest of Egypt and Syria and settled permanently in Damascus, where he became a respected teacher and narrator of hadith. His long life — he reportedly lived past one hundred years — made him a precious living link to the prophetic era for the people of Syria.
He was known for his beautiful character, humility, and commitment to authentic transmission of prophetic traditions. He is credited with narrating over 50 hadiths and was a companion of high personal integrity. He passed away in Damascus around 83 AH, with some accounts placing his death as late as 85 AH. He is remembered as one of the last bridges between the prophetic generation and the Tabi'un era in the Levant.
Hadallo Caan ah
"The last thing the Prophet said to us was: fear Allah regarding the weak among you."
Casharro Noloshaada loogu talagalay
Long life in service of knowledge is a gift to future generations.
Settling in new lands carries the prophetic light to distant peoples.
Humility in transmission preserves the purity of prophetic narration.
Being a living bridge between eras is among the highest forms of legacy.
Sida Loogu Eg Yahay Iyaga
Ma rabtaa inaad raacdo tallaabooyinkii Wathila ibn al-Asqa'? Ku bilow tallaabooyinkan la dhaqan-gelin karo ee laga soo qaaday noloshooda.
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Long life in service of knowledge is a gift to future generations.
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Settling in new lands carries the prophetic light to distant peoples.
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Humility in transmission preserves the purity of prophetic narration.
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Being a living bridge between eras is among the highest forms of legacy.