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Hamzah bin Abdul Muttalib

Hamza son of Abdul Mutlib was born about four years before the Prophet’s
birth and was an uncle of the Prophet. His mother’s tribe was Banu Zuhra. He was
a respected warrior. He was impressed by the behaviour of the Prophet but
remained opposed to the Islam during the early years.
One day he roused by the scene of the Prophet’s insult by Abu Jahl and his
gang. He rushed to the house of Al- Arqam and embraced Islam in 615 AD. His
conversion like Umar’s, was morale boosting for Muslims because of his respect as
a warrior and a strong person of Mecca. He became a source of support for the
Prophet.
After migration to Madina he led the first raiding expedition against the
Meccan trade caravan. This expedition was at Sif al-Bahr. Such raids on Meccan
trade caravans were a part of the Prophet’s policy of economic harassment of the
Meccans. He worked along with the Prophet on important occasions. In the battle
of Badr he fought valiantly and killed Utbah bin Rabiyah.
Before the Battle of Uhud in 625 AD he had opposed Abd ullah bin Ubbay’s
suggestion of defending Madina within the city. During the battle he was fighting
boldly when he was killed by Wahshy bin Harb (popularly known as Wahshy, the
lancer). This black lancer was especially hired by Hind, the wife of Abu Sufiyan,
with offer of freedom. The Prophet loved Hamza so much that he gave him the title
of “Sayyed al Shuhada”, (leader of all martyrs).
Importance:
• Among the early converts.
• Strong support for the Prophet as his conversion was a morale boosting for
the Muslims.
• Killed leading pagans in Badr.
• Earned the title of Syyed al-Shuhada’ as he sacrificed his life for the cause
of Islam.
Khalid Bin Walid

Khalid bin Walid , Saif ul Allah, was born in the influential clan of Banu
Makhzum of the Quraysh in 591 AD. He learned lancing, horse riding, and
wrestling during his childhood and developed a strong physique. He remained the
opponent of Islam during the battle of Badr, Uhad and Trench. Muslims faced loss
due to Khalid’s strategy as he attacked the Muslims army from the back side of
Mountain of Uhad. Khalid embraced Islam after the treaty of Hudaybia in 6 AH.
After acceptance of Islam, Khalid devoted himself to Islam. He commanded the
Muslim army in Battle of Mutah as three major companions had been martyred.
Khalid made a successful retreat. In the conquest of Mecca, the troops under
Khalid were attacked by the Meccans and Khalid made counter attack. He played
important role in the battles of Hunayn and Tabuk. During Abu Bakr’s caliphate he
was able to subdue the Apostasy movement and suppress the false prophets. He
played crucial role in expanding the Muslim empire to the Persian and Byzantine
lands. He was replaced by Abu Ubayda during caliphate period of Hazrat Umar.
He continued his services as a soldier and adviser under the new commander. He
breathed his last in 21 AH/ 642 AD.
Importance:
 Strong support for the Prophet as his conversion was a morale boosting for the
Muslims.
• Successful military strategies and a great military commander.
• Due to his braveness.
• Earned the title of Saif ul Allah
Zayd bin Haritha

Zayd bin Haritha, adopted son of Prophet, was born in the Christian tribe
Kalb of South Syria. He was kidnapped by bandits and sold as slave to one of
Khadija’s nephews. He was brought up under Khadija’s protection and she
presented him to the Prophet on her marriage. The Prophet adopted him as his son.
Zayd bin Haritha was among the early converts to Islam. Zayd bin Haritha
accompanied the Prophet in his visit to Taif in 619 AD.
Zaid married to Zainab bint jahsh according to wish of Prophet. This union
remained unsuccessful and Zainab was married with the Prophet in March 627 AD.
Zayd is honoured by being mentioned by name in the Quran:
“Zayd settled the matter concerning her divorce.” (33:37)
The Prophet sent an army under Zayd bin Hartha when a messenger sent by
the Prophet was killed by Prince of Ghassan. He was martyred at battle of Mutah.
Importance:
• Among the early converts
• Prophet’s adopted son
• Served as one of the scribes during early Islam
• Mentioned by name in the Quran (33:37)
• Accompanied the Prophet in his visit to Taif.
Bilal ibn Ribah
Bilal ibn Ribah was a slave owned by Umayah ibn Khalaf. When Bilal
heardMuhammad’s preaching, he decided to convert to Islam. On acceptance of
Islam, he was made to lie down naked on the burning sand of the Arabian Desert
and a heavy stone was put on his chest which made breathing difficult for him. But
he bore all the persecutions and never left Islam. Later Abu Bakr bought and freed
him.
In 622 A.D. Bilal migrated to Medina. When the Adhan (Call to The
Prayer) began in 2 Hijrah, he was declared as Muazzin . He participated in the
Battle of Badr, where he killed his master Umayah ibn Khalaf . At the time of
conquest of Mecca, he ascended to the top of the Ka'ba to call the believers to
prayer. After the death of Muhammad in 632, Bilal accompanied the Muslim army
to Syria.
Bilal died in Damascus between in 642 A.D.
Importance:
• Early convert to Islam
• Faced persecution but never left Islam
• Migrated to Medina
• First Muazzin of Islam
• Participated in Battles of Badr, Uhad and Ditch
Abu Sufyan ibn Harb

Abu Sufyan ibn Harb was the leader of the Banu Umayyah (Ummayyad)
clan of the Quraish tribe and was the chieftain of the entire Quraish tribe. He was
married to Hind bint Utbah. One of Abu Sufiyan's sons was Hazrat Muawiyya
who established the Umayyad dynasty of caliphs. Hazrat Muawiyya’s sister was
Ramlah bint Abu Sufyan (Umm Habiba), who was married to Muhammad
(PBUH).
Abu Sufiyan's position of power made him an enemy of Muhammad. He
was the leader of trade caravan which became source of battle of Badr in 634 A.D.
After killing of Abu Jahl in battle of Badr, he became leader of Quraish. Quraish
fought battles of Badr, Uhd and Ahzab under his leadership. When Quraish
cancelled treaty of Hudaibiya, he came to Madinah for its renewal. At the time of
conquest of Mecca, Abu Sufiyan voluntarily accepted Islam. Holy Prophet
declared his house as place of peace.
Importance:
• Opposed Muslims in battles of Badr, Uhad and Ahzab.
• Accepted Islam at the time of conquest of Mecca.
Muawiyya ibn Abu-Sufyan

Muawiyya was born into a powerful clan, ( Banu Abd- Shams), of the tribe
of the Quraysh. Muawiyya's father was Abu Sufiyan ibn Harb and mother was
Hind bint Utbah. After acceptance of Islam, he became one of Muhammad's
scribes.
After Muhammad's death in 632A.D. he served in the Islamic army sent
against the Byzantine forces in Syria. Muawiyya was appointed Governor of
Syria by Caliph Umar.
When Hazrat Ali delayed revenge of assassination of Hazrat Usman, he
fought battle of Sifin with the forces of Hazrat Ali.
Importance:
• Accepted Islam despite the opposition of his tribe.
• Scribe of The Holy Prophet (PBUH).
Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib

Abu Talib was an uncle of Muhammad. Abu Talib took care of Muhammad
after the death of Abd ul Muttalib. Abu Talib had a trade caravan business with
Syria. He recited Khutba of Nikah of Hazrat Muhammad.
Abu Talib protected Holy Prophet during the early days of preaching. Inspite of
increasing persecution by Quraish, he defended the Prophet. The Holy Prophet
declared the year of death of Hazrat Khadija and Abu Talib (620 A.D) as year of
grief.
Importance:
• Took care of Muhammad after the death of Abdu Muttalib.
• Supported The Holy Prophet (PBUH) when Pagans opposed him.
Halima Sadia Bint Abi Dhu’ayb

Halima sadia daughter of Abu Dhuayb Abdullah bin Haris, foster mother of
the Holy Prophet Muhammad, belonged to the Banu Saad, clan of the Hawazin
tribe. This tribe was known for the purity of Arabic language. According to
tradition of Meccan people, Hazrat Muhammad was given to Halima who took
care of him as his nursing mother. Hazrat Muhammad proved to be a blessing for
her.
The harsh desert climate with open and fresh air toughened the physique of the
Prophet. He learnt pure and refined Arabic language. He used to say proudly:
“Verily I am the most perfect Arab amongst you; my descendent is from the
Quraysh and my tongue is the tongue of the Banu Saasd.”
The Development of strong physique and good command over pure Arabic
greatly helped the prophet later during his tough prophetic mission. The Prophet
was returned to his mother at about age of 6 years.
The Prophet always expressed his love and respect for Halima during his
later years calling her as ‘My Mother’. Once during a famine Halima went to
Khadija who gave her 40 sheep. On one day when she came, Prophet spreaded
sheet for her to sit on.
Importance:
• Foster mother of Prophet.
• She brought up the Prophet.

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FIRST ISLAMIC COMMUNITY

Hamzah bin Abdul Muttalib

Khalid Bin Walid

Zayd bin Haritha

Abu Sufyan ibn Harb

Muawiyya ibn Abu-Sufyan

Abu Talib ibn Abd al-Muttalib

Halima Sadia Bint Abi Dhu’ayb

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