Abdullah ibn Atik
Abdullah ibn Atik | |
|---|---|
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | c.632 CE |
| Cause of death | Killed in Battle of Yamama |
| Known for | Killing Banu Nadir chief Abu Rafi |
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. Where he led a group of men from the Banu Khazraj tribe.
He was killed in the Battle of Yamama.
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.