Ṣa‘ṣa‘ah ibn Suhān (Arabic: صعصعة بن صوحان) was born in 24 Before Hijra (c. 600 AD)In the Qatif area. He was a companion of ‘Alī and is revered by the Shī‘ah.
He belonged to the tribe of Banu Abdul Qais. He was a prolific writer and orator.
Ṣa‘ṣa‘ah was exiled by Muawiyah I to Bahrain, where he died at the age of 70 in 44H.. His grave lies in the village of Askar. He was the brother of Zayd ibn Suhan.
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