Introduction

Hazrat Ammar bin Yasir (ra) was an early and devout companion of the Holy Prophet (sa). His father, Hazrat Yasir (ra), was of Qahtani descent and originally from Yemen. He came to Mecca, along with his two brothers, Haris and Malik, in search of their brother. Haris and Malik returned to Yemen, while Hazrat Yasir (ra) took up residence in Mecca and was an associate of Abu Huzaifah Makhzumi. Abu Huzaifah married him to his bondswoman, Hazrat Sumaiyyah. Hazrat Ammar (ra) was born out of that wedlock. Hazrat Ammar (ra) and Hazrat Yasir (ra) stayed with Abu Huzaifah until his demise.