Maytham al-Tammar

Maytham ibn Yaḥyā al-Tammār or Meesum al Tammar (Arabic: ميثم ابن يـحيى التمار) was an early Islamic scholar, a companion and disciple of Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Maytham ibn Yaḥyā
Arabic: ميثم ابن يـحيى
Maytham al-Tammar shrine in Kufa,Iraq
Titles: al-Tammar Arabic: التمار and al-Kufi
BirthplaceNahrawan, Persia (modern day Iraq)
OccupationMarket store owner (sold dates and other fruits)
Known ForBeing a loyal companion of Ali ibn Abi Talib
InfluencesAllah, Muhammad, Ali ibn Abi Talib, and the Ahl al-Bayt
Died22 Dhul Hijjah 60 H (November 20, 680 AD).
Burial PlaceKufa, Iraq
Coordinates32°00′25″N 44°20′19″E
FatherYaḥyā
Son
  • Muhammad
  • Ali
  • Hamza
  • Shu'ayb
  • Salih
  • Imran
ReligionIslam
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