Abu Sufyan ibn Harb

Military Person

0560 – 0650

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Who was Abu Sufyan ibn Harb?

Sakhr ibn Harb, more commonly known as Abu Sufyan, was the leader of the Quraish tribe of Mecca. He was a staunch opponent of the Islamic prophet Muhammad before accepting Islam and becoming a Muslim warrior later in his life. His mother, Safia, is the paternal aunt of Maymuna bint al-Harith.

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Born
Sep 1, 0560
Mecca
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Religion
  • Islam
Died
0650
Mecca

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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