Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib
Uncle of Muhammad (c. 568–625) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ḥamza ibn ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib (Arabic: حَمْزَة إبْن عَبْد ٱلْمُطَّلِب; c. 568–625)[1][2] was a foster brother, paternal uncle, maternal second-cousin, and companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
For one of his titles, see Lion of Allah.
For the Islamic name, see Asadullah (disambiguation).
Quick Facts Lion of God (أسد الله)Lion of His Messenger (أسد رسوله)Master of the Martyrsʾ (سيد الشهداء)Ḥamzaحَمْزَة, Military Commander to Muhammad ...
Lion of God (أسد الله) Lion of His Messenger (أسد رسوله) Master of the Martyrsʾ (سيد الشهداء) Ḥamza حَمْزَة | |
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Military Commander to Muhammad | |
In office 623–625 | |
Succeeded by | Zubayr ibn al-Awwam |
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Born | 568 >CE Mecca, Hejaz, Arabia (present-day KSA) |
Died | 23 March 625 (7 Shawwal, 3 AH) (aged 56–57) Mount Uhud, Medina, Hejaz, Arabia |
Resting place | Uhud, Medina |
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Occupation | Military general |
Known for | Paternal Uncle and Companion of Muhammad |
Tribe | Quraysh (Banu Hashim) |
Religion | Islam |
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Allegiance | Muhammad (623–625) |
Years of service | 623–625 |
Rank | Military Commander |
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He was martyred in the Battle of Uhud on 23 March 625 (7 Shawwal 3 hijri). His kunyas were "Abū ʿUmāra"[2]: 2 (أبو عمارة) and "Abū Yaʿlā"[2]: 3 (أبو يعلى). He had the by-names Asad Allāh[2]: 2 (أَسَد ٱللَّٰه, "Lion of God") and "Asad of His Messenger" (وأسد رسوله), and Muhammad gave him the posthumous title Sayyid al-Shuhadāʾ (سيد الشهداء, "Master of Martyrs").[3]