Initially, the title was first given to Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Muhammad's uncle.[1] After theBattle of the Trench, when Ali defeatedAmr ibn Abd al-Wud, Muhammad reportedly gave Ali the name Asadullah (Lion of God) and praised him, saying 'Ali's strike on Amr ibn Abd al-Wud is greater than the worship of both mankind and jinn until the Day of Judgement.'[2]
The name may additionally refer to:
Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan orMirza Ghalib (1797–1869), Urdu and Persian poet from the Indian subcontinent
Asadollah Mikaeili, known asDarius Mikaeili, Iranian footballer
A fictional character from the movieOffice Space, who is referenced in a quote by the character Samir.[3]
You know what I would do if I had a million dollars? I would invest half of it in low risk mutual funds, and then take the other half over to my friend Asadullah who works in securities...
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