Name: Abdullahu bin Qays
Mother’s name: Tayyibah
Demise: 44 A.H.
Hazrat Abu Moosa Al Ashari (Radiyallahu Anhu) accepted Islam in Makkah. The family thereafter migrated to Abyssinia. He migrated to Madinah Munawwarah after the Battle of Khaybar in 7 A.H. He had a beautiful melodious voice and would recite Quran most eloquently. He possessed many excellent qualities, among them was that he would fast excessively and perform abundant Nafl Salah.
Virtues:
Rasulullah (ﷺ) said to him, “O Abu Moosa (Radiyallahu Anhu)! You have been given a flute from the flutes of the people of Hazrat Dawood (Alayhis Salaam) (due to his wonderful voice when reciting the Qur’an). (Tirmizi #3855)
Rasulullah (ﷺ) made Dua for him: “O Allah forgive Abdullah bin Qays sins and give him a noble entrance on the Day of Qiyamah.” (Muslim #6406)
There is a difference opinion regarding the year of his demise – 42 or 44 A.H.