Historical figures in Hunayn Valley

The atlas holds 6 people and 10 moments here, from 619 to 1981. The most recorded lives are Muhammad, Abu Bakr and Saddam Hussein. Among them Political Leaders, Royalty and Jurists, across the Middle Ages and the Cold War.

Notable people

1. Abu Bakr

   in 630

   2 moments here

   Abu Bakr (Abd Allah ibn Abi Quhafa, c. 573–634) was a Meccan merchant, early companion of Muhammad, and the first caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.…

2. Ali ibn Abi Talib

   in 630

   1 moment here

   Ali ibn Abi Talib was the fourth Rashidun caliph (656–661), cousin and son-in-law of Muhammad, and first Shia Imam.…

3. Muhammad

   from 619 to 630

   4 moments here

   Muhammad ibn Abdullah was an Arab religious, political, and military leader and the founder of Islam.…

4. Nasir Khusraw

   in 1051

   1 moment here

   Persian poet, philosopher, traveler, and Isma'ili missionary. Born at Qubadiyan, he served as a financial administrator in Marw before leaving in…

5. Saddam Hussein

   in 1981

   1 moment here

   Iraqi Ba'athist politician who served as Iraq's president from 1979 until his overthrow in 2003.…

6. Umar ibn al-Khattab

   in 630

   1 moment here

   Umar ibn al-Khattab (c. 584–644) was the second Rashidun caliph, ruling from 634 until his assassination.…

Moments

1. 619 Seeks support in Ta'if Muhammad
2. 619 Takes refuge in a Ta'if orchard Muhammad
3. 630 Attack on Ta'if Abu Bakr
4. 630 Battle of Hunayn Abu Bakr
5. 630 Defended Muhammad at Hunayn Ali ibn Abi Talib
6. 630 Commands at Hunayn Muhammad
7. 630 Battle of Hunayn Umar ibn al-Khattab
8. 630 Marches to besiege Ta'if Muhammad
9. 1051 Arrival at Taif Nasir Khusraw
10. 1981 Islamic conference Saddam Hussein

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