Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah facts for kids
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Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah
Amin ul Ummah
(The Custodian of Ummah) |
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| Governor of the Levant | |
| In office 634–639 |
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| Monarch | Umar Ibn al-Khattab |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Muawiyah I |
| Commander-in-chief of the Rashidun Army |
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| In office 634–639 |
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| Appointed by | Umar Ibn al-Khattab |
| Monarch | Umar Ibn al-Khattab |
| Preceded by | Khalid Ibn Walid |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 583 Mecca |
| Died | 639 (aged 55–56) / 18 AH Jordan Valley (Middle East) |
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| Parent | 'Abdullah ibn al-Jarrah (father) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Rashidun Caliphate |
| Branch/service | Rashidun army |
| Years of service | 632–639 |
| Rank | Field Commander (632–634) Commander-in-chief (634–639) |
| Battles/wars | Muslim-Quraysh Wars Rashidun conquest of Levant |
Shrine of Abu Ubayda in Deir Alla in Jordan
Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah, fully Abū ‘Ubaydah ‘Āmir ibn ‘Abdillāh ibn al-Jarāḥ (Arabic: أبو عبيدة عامر بن عبدالله بن الجراح; 583–639 CE), was one of the Companions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Mostly known for being one of the "Ten Promised Paradise". He remained commander of a large section of the Rashidun Army during the time of the Rashid Caliph Umar and was on the list of Umar's appointed successors to the Caliphate.
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Map detailing the route of Khalid ibn al-Walid's invasion of central Syria.
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Map detailing the route of Khalid ibn al-Walid's invasion of northern Syria.
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Map detailing the route of Khalid ibn al-Walid's invasion of Syria.
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In Spanish: Abu Ubáidah ibn al-Yarrah para niños
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