Legacy
He had a son named Muhammad ibn Talha from a marriage with Hammanah bint Jahsh, the sister of Zaynab bint Jahsh. He also died at the battle of the Camel.
From his marriage to Umm Kulthum bint Abu Bakr, he had three children :
- Zakariyya ibn Talhah
- Yusuf ibn Talhah
- A'isha bint Talhah
He also had a daughter named Umm Ishaq bint Talhah who married Hasan ibn Ali and had a son named Talha ibn Hasan. Known for her rare beauty, the mother of Umm Ishaq bint Talhah was the daughter of Qosama bin Roman from Tayy.
After Hasan died, Umm Ishaq married Husayn ibn Ali and had a daughter named Fatimah bint Husayn.
Talha also has been found to narrate Hadith from Muhammad one such narration is: Talha ibne-'Ubaidulläh narrâtes that Muhammad said: "Indeed, I know a Kalimah which if recited by a dying man, will be a means of solace for his departing soul and will be a light for him on the Day of Resurrection" (this Kalimah is La ilaha illallah)
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