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The Sons of al-Bukayr and ‘Ammar ibn Yasir Accept Islam
English rendering of the source section
Local English translation from the Arabic text; biographical variants and editorial notes are preserved.
This local English rendering may condense the Arabic narration and editorial notes. It is not a complete published English edition. Consult the Arabic source for exact wording and context.
Read the corresponding Arabic sectionIbn Ishaq lists Khalid, ‘Amir, ‘Aqil, and Iyas, the sons of al-Bukayr, allies of Banu ‘Adi, and ‘Ammar ibn Yasir, an ally of Banu Makhzum. Ibn Hisham identifies ‘Ammar as ‘Ansi from Madhhij. The notes relate that the sons of al-Bukayr took part in early battles; several were killed at al-Raji‘, Badr, or al-Yamamah. ‘Ammar and his mother Sumayyah were tortured for their faith; he was compelled to utter what his persecutors demanded while his heart remained secure in faith, in connection with Qur’an 16:106. He later migrated to Abyssinia and fought in the major battles.
The notes correct Abu Hudhayfah’s name according to genealogists and recount the fates of the sons of al-Bukayr. They discuss the lineage and alliance of ‘Ammar and his father Yasir, explaining how Yasir came to Makkah and married Sumayyah. The sources differ over the battle in which ‘Ammar’s ear was cut and the date of his death.