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Who rests here
Companions · died 32 AH · Damascus
An Ansari companion of the Prophet renowned for his learning and asceticism, whose piety the Prophet praised (d. 32/652). Initially a merchant, after embracing Islam he devoted himself to worship and knowledge (TDV Encyclopedia of Islam, "Ebü'd-Derdâ").
Full biography of Abu al-Darda (Uwaymir ibn Zayd al-Ansari) →(the text above is quoted from the person's record)
How to get there
Located in: Damascus
Coordinates: 33.50520, 36.30500
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- TDV İslâm Ansiklopedisi (DİA)
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Permanent ID: EA-Y-000556 · this address reaches the same record even if its name changes; use it when citing.