Abu Talha al-Ansari

Abū Ṭalḥa Zayd ibn Sahl al-Khazrajī al-Anṣārī (أبو طلحة زيد بن سهل الأنصاري) was a notable companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a member of the Anṣār ('The Helpers') from the Banu Khazraj tribe in Medina.^[1] He was widely known as a brave fighter, skilled archer, and dedicated follower of Muhammad.

Abu Talha al-Ansari أبو طلحة الأنصاري
A Mosque named after Abu Talha at Benghazi
Personal life
Born	c. 585 Yathrib (later Medina), Hejaz
Died	655(655-00-00) (aged 69–70) (34 AH) At sea, during Rashidun Caliphate expedition under Uthman ibn Affan
Spouse	Umm Sulaym
Children	Abu Umair bin Abi Talha Abdullah ibn Abi Talha
Occupation	Companion of Muhammad, warrior & preacher
Religious life
Religion	Islam

He pledged allegiance to Muhammad during the Second pledge at al-Aqabah and took part in many significant battles, including Badr, Uhud, and Khandaq.^[2] He also served as a horseman in military campaigns and was praised for his valor.

Death

Abu Talha died in the year 34 AH 654 CE in Medina at approximately 70 years of age. Some sources mention he passed away during a naval expedition under the caliphate of ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān.^[3]

Legacy

Among those who narrated from him are his stepson Anas ibn Malik, Ibn Abbas, ʿAbd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAbd al-Qārī, ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Ṭalḥa (his son), and Isḥāq ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Abī Ṭalḥa (his grandson).^[4]

Shuaib al-Arnaʿut referenced a narration by Anas ibn Malik stating that Abu Talha killed twenty enemies in a single battle and was granted their possessions as spoils of war by Muhammad.^[5]