Abd Allah ibn Aqil
Companion of Husayn Ibn Ali
About Abd Allah ibn Aqil
ʿAbd Allāh ibn ʿAqīl (Arabic: عبد الله ابن عقيل) was among Husayn ibn Ali's companions who was martyred at the Battle of Karbala.
Lineage Aqil ibn Abi Talib had two children named Abd Allah, Abd Allah al-Akbar (the older) and Abd Allah al-Asghar (the younger). Some sources stated that both of his sons were martyred in the Battle of Karbala. This Abd Allah is Abd Allah al-Akbar.
Abd Allah married Maymuna, the daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib.
In the Battle of Karbala His name is mentioned in Ziyarat Shuhada as Abu Abd Allah ibn Muslim ibn Aqil.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Abd Allah ibn Aqil?
Companion of Husayn Ibn Ali
When was Abd Allah ibn Aqil born?
Abd Allah ibn Aqil was born in Medina.
When did Abd Allah ibn Aqil die?
Abd Allah ibn Aqil died on 10 October 680 in Karbala.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Abd Allah ibn Aqil
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