Abu Sufyan, ; c. 560–653, was a prominent opponent-turned-companion and father-in-law of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He was the father of the first Umayyad caliph Mu'awiya I and namesake of the Sufyanid line of Umayyad caliphs which ruled from 661 to 684.
- Occupation
- merchant, companions of the Prophet
- Born
- 570
- Died
- 640, 650, 650
