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Al-Akhnas ibn Shurayq
Contemporary to Muhammad
Al-Akhnas ibn Shurayq al-Thaqafī (Arabic: الأخنس بن شريق الثقفي) was a contemporary to Muhammad and one of the leaders of Mecca.[1]
Biography
Late life — ?-610
He was a rich man [2] and an ally of Banu Zuhrah.[3]
Muhammad's era — 610-632
Muhammad's visit to Ta'if — 619
Main article: Muhammad's visit to Ta'if
On his way from the visit, Muhammad asked al-Akhnas for protection, but he refused.[1]
Battle of Badr — 624
Al-Akhnas and the Banu Zuhrah were with the Meccan as part of the escort that preceded the Battle of Badr, but since he believed the caravan to be safe, he did not join Quraish on their way to a festival in Badr. He together with Banu Zuhrah returned, so these two clans were never present in the battle.[3]
Battle of Uhud — 625
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