Abu Dujana
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Abu Dujana Simak bin Kharasha was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He is found in some hadith narrations from Sahih Sittah, the six major collections of Sunni Islam. He's known for his bravery on the battlefield, the fact that he fought with the prophet's sword and his red band which he wore around his head before going into battle.
In Sahih Bukhari and in Sahih Muslim (see also 23:4887) he is found being served a drink by Anas alongside Abu Suhail bin Al-Baida' made from unripe and ripe dates. When the prohibition came on alcoholic drinks, Anas promptly rid them of this drink (he spilt it). Abu Dujana is further mentioned as one of the numerous men, who on the Day of Uhud asked the prophet for his sword (when he offered it). But he stuck out amongst the rest from his courage in also accepting the consequences of accepting the sword:
- Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) took hold of his sword on the Day of Uhud and said: Who would take it from me? All the persons stretched their hands saying: I would do it, I would do it. He (Allah's Apostle) said: Who would take it in order to fulfil its rights? Then the people withdrew their hands. Simak b. Kharasha Abu Dujana said: I am here to take it and fulfil its rights. He took it and struck the heads of the polytheists. (Sahih Muslim 31:6040)
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- Wearing the Band of Bravery
- The Red Banded Warrior
- Abu Dujana has Worn the Red Band of Death
- The Defense Plan
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