Salama ibn al-Akwa' explained

Salama ibn al-Akwaʿ (Arabic: سَلَمَة بن الأكْوَع ) was one of the companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, the commander in the Expedition of Dhu Qarad, and a narrator of Hadīth.

Name

His full name is Salama ibn al-Akwaʿ al-Aslamī.

Legacy

He is one of the notable narrators of hadith. He is known for being an excellent athlete and a very fast runner, and it was said that he could run faster than a horse and that his shout could be heard over a distance of 5 miles.

Military expeditions

See main article: List of battles of Muhammad. During Muhammad's era he was the commander in the Expedition of Dhu Qarad^[1]

See also

• List of battles of Muhammad

References

1. Book: Hawarey, Mosab. The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic). 9789957051648. Islamic Book Trust. 2010. Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here