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Ikrima ibn Abi Jahl, son of the Prophet's famous opponent. Fought against the Muslims at Badr and Uhud with the Quraysh. After the conquest of Mecca in 630, he fled to Yemen before his wife Umm Hakim secured his pardon from the Prophet and brought him back to Medina. Became a devoted Companion and participated in several campaigns. Died as a martyr at the battle of Yarmouk in 636 (15 H).
Birthin 598 in Mecca
Deathin 636