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Suhayb Accepts Islam and His Lineage
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 Suhayb ibn Sinan, of al-Namir ibn Qasit and an ally of Banu Taym ibn Murrah. Ibn Hisham gives his lineage through Rabi‘ah and records another version. Suhayb is also said to have been a freedman of ‘Abd Allah ibn Jud‘an. His father or uncle served the Persian ruler at al-Ubullah. When the Romans raided their area near the Euphrates, they captured Suhayb as a young boy. He grew up among the Romans and spoke with their accent. Kalb later bought him and brought him to Makkah. The account’s biographical notes say he accepted Islam on the same day as ‘Ammar, fought at Badr, and later died in Medina; reports differ about his age and the date of his death.
The commentary gives variant genealogies and explains Suhayb’s capture and upbringing among the Romans. It also records reports about his migration, battles, and death, with differing ages and dates.