Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib

Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib was Muhammad’s uncle and an early Muslim who was killed at the Battle of Uhud in 625. Islamic tradition remembers him as a warrior and martyr.

Muhammad: Muhammad was a religious and political leader in seventh-century Arabia and the founder of Islam. Hamza was Muhammad’s paternal uncle and a close supporter.
Battle of Uhud: The Battle of Uhud was a 625 battle between Muhammad’s followers and the Quraysh near Medina. Hamza was killed there, making the battle central to his memory.
Martyrdom in Islam: Martyrdom in Islam is the religious status associated with dying for faith or in a cause recognized as righteous. Hamza’s death at Uhud made him one of Islam’s most prominent martyrs.
Banu Hashim: Banu Hashim is the Quraysh clan to which Muhammad and his close paternal relatives belonged. Hamza’s clan membership shaped his kinship ties and standing in Mecca.
Abu Talib: Abu Talib was Muhammad’s uncle and guardian in Mecca. Hamza and Abu Talib were brothers and members of the Banu Hashim.
Battle of Badr: The Battle of Badr was a 624 battle in which Muhammad’s forces defeated a larger Quraysh army. Hamza fought prominently in the early Muslim victory that preceded his death.
Sahaba: The Sahaba are the companions of Muhammad who encountered him as Muslims. Hamza is remembered among Muhammad’s companions and early supporters.
Hadith: Hadith are reports about Muhammad’s words, actions, and approvals, transmitted through chains of narrators. Reports about Hamza’s conduct and status appear in hadith traditions.
Abd al-Muttalib: Abd al-Muttalib was a leader of the Quraysh in Mecca and the grandfather of Muhammad. As Hamza’s father, he anchors Hamza’s place in Muhammad’s family.
Hijra: The Hijra was Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622. Hamza’s military service belongs to the community formed after this migration.

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