Today, we will discuss about Abdullah Ibn Saad Ibn Abi Sarah, one Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahaba who became first admiral at Islamic History. How hi struggle until can became first admiral at Islamic History? Ok, please read this article until end for get complete information. And, subscribe our blog for get many information about Islamic History and Civilization. It is very easy verb for you, but have big role for help us flow our blog that add your perspective.
Abdullah Ibn Saad Ibn Abi Sarah, originated from Clan Of Fihr, one clan from Tribe Of Quraish. His full name is Abdullah Ibn Saad Ibn Abi Sarah Ibn Harith Ibn Habib Ibn Judhayma Ibn Malik Ibn Hasl Ibn Amr Ibn Luay Ibn Ghalib Ibn Fihr Ibn Malik Ibn Quraish Al-Amiri Al-Qurashi. His mother originated from Yemen. He convert to Islam and became Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s secretary who has duty for write revelation from Allah Subhanahuwataala to Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam.
But, after several time, he apostate from Islam and join with Pagan Quraish. At 630 AD, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam conquer Mecca, Saudi Arabia from Pagan Quraish. When Conquest Of Mecca, Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam want executed Abdullah Ibn Saad.
Uthman Ibn Affan , one Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam s shahaba, and milking brother from Abdullah Ibn Saad ask to Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam for protect Abdullah Ibn Saad. Propeth Muhammad Shallahu Alaihi Wasallam protect Abdullah Ibn Saad. Abdullah Ibn Saad back to Islam, and according Palestinian Historian Jihad at-Turbani, he became better man from before.
Abdullah Ibn Saad, at Rashidun Caliphate Era, became Governor Of Egypt under Third Rashidun Caliph, Caliph Uthman Ibn Affan ( ruled 644-636 AD) . At 27 H, Abdullah Ibn Saad , under command from Caliph Uthman, moved with 10.000 amy to North Africa, that became one Byzantine Basic. Abdullah can conquer highland and lowland of North Africa. According Abbasid Historian, Baladhuri, at 25 H, Byzantine Army under their commander, Manuel attack Iskandaria, Egypt that under Rasjidun Caliphate. Muslim Commander, Amr Ibn Ash can defeated Manuel.
According Baladhuri, after this attack, Abdullah Ibn Saad attack Territories Of Baquba at Ifriqiyya ( name from Tunisia at this time). Abdullah attack Baquba with his army under Tunisian Army escaped from the battle and many Tunisian Leaders, came to Abdullah and make peace covenant with Abdullah Ibn Saad.
At 647AD, Abdullah Ibn Saad with 15.000 army moved to Sbeitla, South Tunisia. At this place, they meet with Byzantine Army under Commander Gregory/ Jurjir at Arabic Literature. According Muslim Historian Ibn Kathir, Gregory bring 120.000-2000.000 army that consist of Berber ( North African Natives) Army. At begin of battle, Berber-Byzantine Army can captured Rashidun Army formation. But, one Rashidun Warrior, Abdullah Ibn Zubayr , kill Gregory and Berber Army escaped from the battle. According Theopanes, One Christian Greek Historian, Gregory can escaped from the battle and get award from Byzantine Empire. Whatever it is, Berber-Byzantine Army defeated at this battle and Rashidun Army can step on at North Africa.
At 655 AD, Abdullah Ibn Saad became admiral who lead Rashidun Navy at Battle Of Dhat As-Shawary/ Phoenix at Coastal Of Lycia. At this time, Byzantine Emperor, Constan II bring 500-600 ships and Rashidun Navy only consist from 200 ships. Abdullah Ibn Saad became commander, but highest commander from this battle is Muawiya Ibn Abi Sufyan, according explained of Theopanes at his book History Of Greece, that cited by Historian Hugh Kennedy.
According Theopanes, Muawiya prepare his navy at Tripoly for attack Constantinople, Byzantine Capital City, Lebanon and two Christian Younger attack Jail Of Tripoly and liberate several Byzantine Hostages. Governor Of Tripoly killed and Muawiya move with his navy and attack Byzantine Navy at Phoenix, Lycia. Byzantine Navy defeated and Emperor Constan II escaped from the battle,but he die when escape from battle.
At his old time, Abdullah Ibn Saad stay at Ascalon, Palestine and die at 36 H when he pray at Ascalon. May Allah Subhanahuwataala bless him.
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