Description

The martyrdom of Sayyiduna Hadrat Zayd ibn Harithah (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ at the Battle of Mu'tah as the first commander of the Muslim army. He was the adopted son of the Prophet Muhammad before the abolition of legal adoption, and was beloved by the Prophet. He is the only Companion mentioned by name in the Quran (Surah al-Ahzab 33:37). He was the first of three commanders to fall at Mu'tah.

Key Figures

Sources

• Surah al-Ahzab (33:37)
• Sahih al-Bukhari