Akhnas ibn Shariq
Contemporary to Muhammad
About Akhnas ibn Shariq
Al-Akhnas ibn Shurayq al-Thaqafī (Arabic: الأخنس بن شريق الثقفي) was a contemporary to Muhammad and one of the leaders of Mecca.
Biography
Late life — ?-610 He was a rich man and an ally of Banu Zuhrah.
Muhammad's era — 610-632
Muhammad's visit to Ta'if — 619
On his way from the visit, Muhammad asked al-Akhnas for protection, but he refused.
Uncategorized Surah Al-Baqra was revealed regarding al-Akhnas ibn Shurayq.
Regarding verse , an incident occurred prior to these verses being revealed. A man named al-Akhnas ibn Shuriq came to Muhammad to embrace Islam, but as he turned to leave, he happened to pass by a pasture and grazing animals. He set it alight and killed the cattle. These verses express disapproval.
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Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Akhnas ibn Shariq
· DBpedia: Al-Akhnas ibn Shurayq
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