Al-Bariqi Explained

Albarigi (Arabic: البارقي,, also transliterated as Albarigi, Barigi, or Barigi) is an Arabic family name denoting a member of Banu Bariq. When followed by a sun letter, the l in al assimilates to the initial consonant of the following noun, resulting in a doubled consonant.

People

• Arfaja al-Bariqi, was a companion of Muhammad.
• Urwah al-Bariqi, was a companion of Muhammad.
• Suraqah al-Bariqi (died 698 CE), was a companion of Muhammad and one of the greatest Arabic poets.
• Humaydah al-Bariqi, was a companion of Muhammad.
• Hudhayfah al-Bariqi, was a companion of Muhammad.
• Mu'aqqir (died 580 CE), He is considered one of the greatest writers of Arabic poetry in pre-Islamic (Jahiliyyah) times.
• Amr ibn Khalid (died 680 CE), was one of the Companions of Husayn ibn Ali, who was martyred along with him in the battle of Karbala.
• Asma bint Adiy al-Bariqiyyah (born 340 CE), Mother of Yaqaza father of Makhzum and Taym, father of Banu Taym.