Description

The martyrdom of Sayyiduna Hadrat Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ, the beloved uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Uhud. Known as 'Asadullah' (the Lion of Allah) and 'Sayyid al-Shuhada' (the Chief of Martyrs), he was killed by Wahshi ibn Harb. When the Prophet ﷺ found his mutilated body on the battlefield, he wept deeply. Hamza was one of the bravest and most devoted supporters of Islam.

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Sources

• Sahih al-Bukhari
• Sirat Ibn Hisham