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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Exemplary Youths during the Early Days of Islam Abū Qutādah Ansārī, the Brave Youth Abū Qutādah Ansārī’s complete name is Hārith ibn Rib‘ī Ansārī. In Islamic history, he is popularly known by the pseudonym of Abū Qutādah. According to the scholars of history, Abū Qutādah is one of the most renowned and prominent companions [ sahābah ] of the Prophet (S). He always risked his life courageously for the sake of Allah and the advancement of Islam.

Abū Qutādah Ansārī was a very brave horseman; he participated in the war of Uhud, and was always seen fighting next to the Noble Prophet (S) in the other wars that came to pass during the time of Allah’s Prophet (S), to such an extent that he was famously known as the commander of the Prophet’s (S) artillery. He was such a famous warrior that whenever a duty was entrusted to him, he used to perform it to perfection and return to Medina victorious.

One of the wars in which Abū Qutādah participated was the Battle of Dhī Qard, at a place adjacent to the residential village of Banī Qatfān near Medina. This confrontation occurred in the month of Jumādī al-Awwal in 6 AH. Abū Qutādah Ansārī came to Allah’s Prophet (S) and volunteered to enlist for this battle. Abū Qutādah Ansārī was twenty four years of age at that time, being born eighteen years before the migration.

Abū Qutādah, a brave warrior, though young, killed Ibn ‘Uyaynah, the leader of the opponents. Abū Qutādah Ansārī then covered the infidel’s dead body with his own clothes. When the Muslim soldiers who were returning saw this scene, they mistakenly thought that Abū Qutādah had been killed, but the Noble Prophet (S) told them what Abū Qutādah had done. In this war, and after the martyrdom of two people, the Muslims managed to defeat the infidel tribe of Qatfān and returned to Medina with victory.

In addition to the other worthy services which Abū Qutādah rendered to Islam, he was present during the conquest of Khaybar. Like every other true Muslim, he possessed special love and affection for the Noble Prophet (S) of Islam. It is for this reason that he used to make the most of every possible opportunity to show his appreciation of the Holy Prophet (S), and behave respectfully towards him. The Noble Prophet (S), too, loved Abū Qutādah very much.