Muhammad: Seal of the Prophets — Page 123
MUHAMMAD : SEAL OF THE PROPHETS 123 principal Companions. His father was the commander of Aus in the battle of Bu’ath. He was very sincere and possessed a keen intelligence. He died in the time of Umar. 3. Abul Haitham Malik bin Teehan, who has also been already mentioned. He was killed in the battle of Siffin, fighting on the side of Ali. 4. S’ad bin Ubadah of Banu Sa’edah, a branch of Khazraj. He was chief of Khazraj and was counted among the topmost Ansar. On the death of the Holy Prophet, peace be on him, some of the Ansar had put forward his name for the Khilafat. He died in the time of Um ar. 5. Braa bin Ma’roor of Banu Salmah, a branch of Khazraj. He has also been mentioned already. He was very aged and much respected. He died before the arrival of the Holy Prophet in Yathrab. 6. Abdullah bin Rawaha of Banu Harith, a branch of Khazraj. He was a well - known poet and was a devoted believer. He died in the battle of Mutah, while commanding the Muslim forces. 7. Ubadah bin Thamat of Banu Auf, a branch of Khazraj. He was counted among the learned Companions. He died in the time of Uthman. 8. S’ad bin Rabi’ of Banu Tha’labah, a branch of Khazraj. He was a very sincere and distinguished Companion. He became a martyr in the battle of Uhud.