Abdullah ibn Abi Hadrad al-Aslami
عبد الله بن أبي حدرد الأسلمي
A Companion of Banu Aslam dispatched by the Prophet as an undercover scout to Hawazin's camp at Awtas before Hunayn; he stayed among them, overheard Malik ibn Awf's orders, and brought vital intelligence back to Medina's army.
At a glance
- Roles
- Companion
- Tradition
- Sunni
- Era
- The Prophetic Era
- Region
- Arabia
- Review
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Place in the story
- CompanionTradition
Sunni (transmitted)
Roles are dated and sourced; the museum describes the act and attributes the judgement.
Summary
A notable Companion of Banu Aslam; the Prophet tasked him with delicate reconnaissance and intelligence missions, among them being sent as an undercover scout into Hawazin's army at Awtas before Hunayn 1.
His mission at Awtas
The Prophet called him when Hawazin's march reached him, ordering him to enter their ranks and stay among them until he had ascertained their preparations 2. Ibn Abi Hadrad entered Hawazin's army in disguise, heard Malik ibn Awf haranguing his people and ordering them to strike at dawn's first light, and slipped out by night to bring the Prophet their plan 1.
For young visitors
A brave Companion whom the Prophet tasked with a secret scouting mission; he entered the enemy's camp in disguise, listened to their plans and carried them back precisely, protecting the Muslim army.
Connections
- Member of
- Banu Aslam
- Participated in
- The Battle of Hunayn
People and things also explored
The Conquest of Mecca (Fath Makka)The expedition to AwtasBanu JushamBanu NasrHawazinThaqifAbbas ibn Mirdas al-SulamiAbu Sufyan ibn Harb
Sources
- al-Sira al-Nabawiyya — Ibn Hisham, al-Saqqa edition (1355/1936), 4/83-84
- al-Sira al-Nabawiyya — Ibn Hisham, al-Saqqa edition (1355/1936), 4/83
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islam.museum contributors. “Abdullah ibn Abi Hadrad al-Aslami”. islam.museum, https://islam.museum/en/person/abdullah-ibn-abi-hadrad/. CC BY-SA 4.0. Accessed 2026-10-12.