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Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalib, Lion of Allah, master of martyrs

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CompanionLion of Allah, master of martyrs

Hamzah ibn Abd al-Muttalibحمزة بن عبد المطلب

Approximate dateUhud, Madinah

The Prophet's strong uncle, whose conversion made Quraysh think twice.

Hamzah, a hunter and warrior, heard that Abu Jahl had insulted his nephew and struck him with his bow, declaring his Islam. He fought in the first duels at Badr. At Uhud in 625 he was killed by a spear thrown by Wahshi, and the Prophet ﷺ grieved deeply over him.

What does the Quran say?

22:19

Where do they appear in the story?

Who else is linked?

Mount UhudMuhammad ﷺWahshi ibn HarbHind bint UtbahAli ibn Abi TalibAbu JahlAbd al-MuttalibThuwaybahBadr

Who lived at the same time?

Muhammad ﷺZayd ibn HarithaAl-Numan ibn al-MundhirKhosrow IISayf ibn Dhi YazanHeracliusKhosrow IAbu al-Aswad al-Du'ali

Source: history · Wikipedia

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