Died Circa 700
Companion Of The Prophet

Servant to the Prophet. With Aisha and Abu Huraira, Anas Ibn Malik was one of the most prolific transmitters of hadiths. When Anas was ten, his mother placed him in the care of the Prophet Muhammad as a servant. At Madinah he lived in close proximity to the Prophet and later passed on to historians much information about daily life in Muhammad's household, including details such as the household implements and furnishings he had, the clothing he wore, and the food he ate. Anas was present at the Battle of Badr in 624, but, because of his young age, he took no part in the combat. He remained in Muhammad's service until the Prophet's death in 632.

Later Life. Anas Ibn Malik later served in the military during the expansion of Islam. He became imam at Basrah, Iraq, a center of...