Abd al-Rahman ibn Urwa al-Ghifari
Noble Companion from Kufa
Brother of Abdullah ibn Urwa, he demonstrated immense loyalty to the Ahl al-Bayt and sacrificed his life fighting the Umayyad army at Karbala.
- Born
- Kufa, Iraq
- Died
- 10th Muharram 61 AH (680 CE), Karbala, Iraq
- Cause of death
- Martyred on Ashura defending Imam Husayn alongside his brother
Shared Devotion
Abd al-Rahman ibn Urwa al-Ghifari, like his brother Abdullah, was brought up on the ideals and love of the Ahl al-Bayt. The legacy of their grandfather, Harraq al-Ghifari, who was a staunch supporter of Imam Ali (a.s.), strongly influenced Abd al-Rahman. When the call to support Imam Husayn (a.s.) arose, Abd al-Rahman left the comforts of Kufa to stand by the Imam in the desolate plains of Karbala.
Martyrdom on Ashura
On the tragic Day of Ashura, Abd al-Rahman and his brother presented themselves to Imam Husayn (a.s.). They expressed their grief over the Imam's solitary state and their eagerness to lay down their lives to protect him. Granted permission, they charged into the battlefield together. Abd al-Rahman fought fiercely, reciting poetry that reflected his faith and pure lineage. After inflicting significant casualties on the army of Umar ibn Sa'd, he was surrounded and martyred, joining his brother in eternal bliss.
Sources
Detailed narratives of his sacrifice can be found at Al-Islam.org: Karbala Archives and WikiShia Historical Accounts.