1. Musaylima was a leader of the enemies of Islam during the Ridda wars.
12 Facts About Musaylima
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Musaylima is considered by Muslims to be a false prophet.
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Musaylima is commonly called Musaylima al-Kadhab by Muslims.
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Musaylima was the son of Habib, of the tribe Banu Hanifa, one of the largest tribes of Arabia that inhabited the region of Najd.
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Musaylima, who is alleged as having been a skilled magician by Muslim historians, is said to have performed unusual feats that amazed onlookers.
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Musaylima shared verses purporting them to have been revelations from God.
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Al-Tabari in his History of the Prophets and Kings chronicles that Musaylima proposed to share power over Arabia with Muhammad.
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Thereafter, she sought cooperation with Musaylima to oppose the threat of Khalid.
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Musaylima fought in the Battle of Yamama, and was killed by Wahshi ibn Harb.
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The work chronicles the alleged teachings of Musaylima according to an informant belonging to the group.
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Musaylima criticized Muslims for selecting the Ka'aba as the direction of prayers, arguing that God is not limited to one direction.
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Musaylima declared that the Ka'aba was not the house of God, because an all-powerful God has no need for a house.