Hashim ibn Utba

Hashim ibn Utba
Hashim ibn Utba
Born	Mecca, Hejaz
Died	657; Siffin, Syria
Allegiance	Rashidun Caliphate
Battles/wars	Battle of Hunayn; Ridda wars; Battle of Yarmouk; Battle of al-Qadisiyyah; Siege of Ctesiphon (637); Battle of Jalula; Battle of Siffin †;
Relations	Utba ibn Abi Waqqas (father); Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, Umayr ibn Abi Waqqas, Amir ibn Abi Waqqas (uncle); Umar ibn Sa'ad (cousin);

Hashim ibn Utba ibn Abi Waqqas (Arabic: هاشم بن عتبة بن أبي وقاص‎) was a Muslim army commander. He was Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas nephew through his father, and was a Companions of the Prophet Muhammad. Hāshim participated in the Ridda wars against the rebellious Arabic tribes following the death of Mohammad in order to return them to Islam. He fought the Byzantines in Battle of Yarmouk under the command of Khalid ibn al-Walid. He played a vital role in the Battle of al-Qādisiyyah that led to the conquest of Al-Mada'in by Muslims. He died in Battle of Siffin fighting on the side of Ali.

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