Muhammad ibn Abi Hudhaifa (Arabic: محمد بن أبي حذيفة ) Was the son of Abu Hudhaifa ibn 'Utba. He was born in Abyssinia in during Muhammad the prophet's life. His father was killed in Al-Yamama, after which he was raised by 'Uthman ibn 'Affan. He played part in the revolt against 'Uthman when the latter refused to appoint him as ruler for any province.