Abdullah ibn Atik
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.
Abdullah ibn Atik | |
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| Born | Unknown |
| Died | c.632 CE |
| Cause of death | Killed in Battle of Yamama |
| Known for | Killing Banu Nadir chief Abu Rafi |
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.