Abdullah ibn Atik was a companion of Muhammad. He participated in the Expedition of 'Abdullah ibn 'Atik where he successfully assassinated Sallam ibn Abu al-Huqayq.[1][2][3][4] Where he led a group of men from the Banu Khazraj tribe.[5]

Abdullah ibn Atik
BornUnknown
Diedc.632 CE
Cause of deathKilled in Battle of Yamama
Known forKilling Banu Nadir chief Abu Rafi

He was killed in the Battle of Yamama.[6]

Abu Rafi's assassination at the hands of Abdullah ibn Atik is mentioned in many Sunni Hadith:

Narrated Al-Bara bin Azib: Allah's Apostle sent a group of Ansari men to kill Abu-Rafi. One of them set out and entered their (i.e. the enemies) fort. That man said, "I hid myself in a stable for their animals. They closed the fort gate. Later they....."Sahih al-Bukhari, 4:52:264

Abu Rafi's assassination is mentioned in: Sahih al-Bukhari, 5:59:370, Sahih al-Bukhari, 5:59:371, Sahih al-Bukhari, 5:59:372 and many more.[3]

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  1. ^ Muir, The life of Mahomet and history of Islam to the era of the Hegira, Volume 4, p. 14.
  2. ^ Hawarey, Mosab (2010). The Journey of Prophecy; Days of Peace and War (Arabic). Islamic Book Trust. Archived from the original on 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2014-10-09.Note: Book contains a list of battles of Muhammad in Arabic, English translation available here
  3. ^ a b Mubarakpuri, The Sealed Nectar, p. 204. (online)
  4. ^ Watt, W. Montgomery (1956). Muhammad at Medina. Oxford University Press. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-19-577307-1. (free online)
  5. ^ Safi ur Rahman Al Mubarakpuri, When The Moon Split, p. 196
  6. ^ Muḥammad Riḍā, Abu Baker Al-Sedeeq: The First Calipha, p.65, Dar al-Kotob al-Ilmiyah, 1999, ISBN 274512191X