What is the correct name of Abu Ad-Darda', and what is his life story?
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Abu Ad-Darda' is Uwaymir ibn Zayd ibn Qays Al-Ansari Al-Khazraji. He embraced Islam on the day of Badr and witnessed Uhud. He was among the Companions who compiled the Holy Quran. He was renowned for his devotion, jurisprudence, and knowledge. Among his famous sayings are: "How insignificant are servants to Allah when they disobey Him," and "Learn, for the scholar and the student are partners in reward," and "Worship Allah as if you see Him, and consider yourself among the dead," and "Whoever frequently remembers death, his joy will diminish, and his envy will lessen." He passed away in the year 32 AH.
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