Malik ibn Awf
Malik ibn Awf | |
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Decoration in Arabic for the name Malik bin Awf | |
| Born | c. 6th century |
| Died | 640 (39-40 years old) |
| Other names | Abu Ali |
| Occupation | Poet |
| Known for | Fighting against the Muslims in the Battle of Hunayn |
| Children | Ali |
| Relatives | Aunt Umm Abdullah bint Abi Umayyah |
| Family | Bani Nasr bin Saad |
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Mālik ibn ʿAwf (Arabic: مالك بن عوف) was a companion of Muhammad and a leader of the Hawazin tribe of Ta'if. Before he converted to Islam, he was one of the commanders in the Battle of Hunayn against the Muslims. His tribe, Hawazin, fought in the battle along with the Thaqif tribe. He was a prominent knight who commanded armies and held a high rank among his people. He converted to Islam before Muhammad's death.