Al-Harith ibn Murra al-Abdi
Harith ibn Murrah al-Abdi | |
|---|---|
| Qadhi of Sindh | |
| Assumed office During the Caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan | |
| Personal details | |
| Known for | Military leader, Qadhi of Sindh |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Rashidun Caliphate |
| Branch | Rashidun army |
| Service years | During the Caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan and Ali ibn Abi Talib |
| Conflicts | Ali's Eastern Campaigns Mu'awiya I's Sindh Campaigns † |
Al-Harith ibn Murra al-Abdi (Arabic: الحارث بن مرة العبدي), was from the Rabi'a branch of the Abd al-Qays tribe, and is known for his service as the Qadhi (chief justice) of Sindh during the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan, al-Abdi was also a notable military leader. He led campaigns into Balochistan with a contingent of 1,000 warriors and was involved in significant military operations against Sindhi bandits. He was killed while investigating murders at the behest of Ali ibn Abi Talib.