Abu al-Darda | |
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 The purported gravestone of Abu al-Darda in the Bab al-Saghir cemetery | |
| Born | Uwaymir |
| Died | c. 652 |
| Burial place | Bab al-Saghir, Damascus |
| Known for | Companion of Muhammad Quran instructor Qadi of Damascus |
| Spouse | Umm al-Darda |
| Family | Balharith (family) Banu Khazraj (tribe) |
Uwaymir ibn Zayd ibn Qays al-Ansari (Arabic: عُوَيْمِر بْن زَيْد بْن قَيْس الأَنْصَارِيّ, romanized: ʿUwaymir ibn Zayd ibn Qays al-Anṣārī), better known by the kunya Abu al-Darda (Arabic: أَبُو الدَّرْدَاءِ, romanized: Abū al-Dardāʾ, died 32 AH/652 CE) was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad who was known for being a leading authority on and teacher of the Quran. He was the first qadi of Damascus. He was the husband of his fellow companion, Umm al-Darda.