Who requested the Prophet (PBUH) to send 70 Quran teachers to Najd?

TAbu Bara. He was a chief from the tribe of Banu Amir who visited the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Madinah and expressed interest in Islam. Though he did not convert, he requested the Prophet to send teachers to the region of Najd to educate his people about Islam and the Qur’an.

In response to this request, the Prophet (PBUH) sent 70 skilled Qur’an reciters and teachers, most of whom were from the Ansar. These men were deeply knowledgeable about Islam and dedicated to spreading its teachings.

However, the mission ended in a tragic incident known as the Tragedy of Bir Maunah, where most of these companions were ambushed and martyred by the tribes of Najd, despite Abu Bara’s promise of protection.

• Requester: Abu Bara (chief of Banu Amir)


• Purpose: To teach the Qur’an and Islam


• Incident: Bir Maunah massacre


• Martyrs: 70 Sahaba, many were Qurra (Qur’an reciters)

This event is remembered as one of the most painful incidents for the Prophet (PBUH), as he grieved the loss of his trusted and pious companions who gave their lives for the sake of dawah (Islamic preaching).