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'''Ḥamza b. ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib''' (Arabic: {{iarabic|حمزة بن عبدالمطّلب}}) was the [[Prophet (s)|Holy Prophet's (s)]] uncle and | '''Ḥamza b. ʿAbd al-Muṭṭalib''' (Arabic: {{iarabic|حمزة بن عبدالمطّلب}}) was the [[Prophet (s)|Holy Prophet's (s)]] uncle and [[martyrdom|martyred]] in the [[Battle of Uhud]]. Even when Hamza had not still become a Muslim, he defended the Prophet (s) against the harassments of idolaters. He was one of the noble people of [[Quraysh]] and therefore when he became Muslim, Quraysh would harass the Prophet (s) less than before. | ||
After becoming a Muslim, Hamza was remained among the most important defenders of the Prophet (s). He accompanied Muslims in the [[Shi'b of Abi Talib]]. Hamza participated in a number of battles including the [[Battle of Badr]] and the [[Battle of Uhud]] in which he was martyred. | After becoming a Muslim, Hamza was remained among the most important defenders of the Prophet (s). He accompanied Muslims in the [[Shi'b of Abi Talib]]. Hamza participated in a number of battles including the [[Battle of Badr]] and the [[Battle of Uhud]] in which he was martyred. | ||
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His name meant "lion" or "sharp-sighted". His [[Kunya]] was Abu 'Umara and Abu Ya'la. His mother was Hala bt. Uhayb (Wuhayb) b. 'Abd Manaf b. Zuhra. | His name meant "lion" or "sharp-sighted". His [[Kunya]] was Abu 'Umara and Abu Ya'la. His mother was Hala bt. Uhayb (Wuhayb) b. 'Abd Manaf b. Zuhra. | ||
Hamza was titled as | Hamza was titled as "Asad Allah" and "Asad Rasul Allah". According to a [[hadith]], he was blessed after he was martyred and was titled as "Sayyid al-Shuhada". | ||
{{Family tree of the Prophet (s)}} | {{Family tree of the Prophet (s)}} | ||
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Hamza participated in the battles of Fijar and the covenant of [[Hilf al-Fudul]]. He attended the ceremony for the Prophet's (s) proposal to [[Khadija]] together with other uncles of the Prophet (s). Even some sources have mentioned his name alone in that ceremony when [[Abu Talib]] recited the marriage contract statement even though he was a little older than the Prophet (s). | Hamza participated in the battles of Fijar and the covenant of [[Hilf al-Fudul]]. He attended the ceremony for the Prophet's (s) proposal to [[Khadija]] together with other uncles of the Prophet (s). Even some sources have mentioned his name alone in that ceremony when [[Abu Talib]] recited the marriage contract statement even though he was a little older than the Prophet (s). | ||
In the year when [[Quraysh]] suffered a severe famine, the Prophet (s) suggested that someone accepts the guardianship of Abu Talib's family members since he had a large family; Hamza accepted the guardianship of [[Ja'far b. Abi Talib|Ja'far]]. [[Tabari]] mentions [[Abbas b. 'Abd al-Muttalib|Abbas]] as the person who did so. | In the year when [[Quraysh]] suffered a severe famine, the Prophet (s) suggested that someone accepts the guardianship of Abu Talib's family members since he had a large family; Hamza accepted the guardianship of [[Ja'far b. Abi Talib|Ja'far]]. [[Al-Tabari]] mentions [[Abbas b. 'Abd al-Muttalib|Abbas]] as the person who did so. | ||
Hamza was a hunter. Before Islam, he was among the sons of [['Abd al-Muttalib]] who became a chief of Quraysh and had such a position that other tribes signed contracts with him. | Hamza was a hunter. Before Islam, he was among the sons of [['Abd al-Muttalib]] who became a chief of Quraysh and had such a position that other tribes signed contracts with him. | ||
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The noble Prophet (s) tied the first flag of war for Hamza in [[Ramadan]], [[1]]/622 to lead the [[Sariyya]] against [[Quraysh]]'s caravan which was returning to [[Mecca]] from [[Levant]]. Hamza accompanied with 30 people from among the Immigrants went to 'Ays area near the sea and there encountered 300 pagan horsemen from Mecca led by [[Abu Jahl]]. Due to mediation of Majdi b. 'Amr Juhani who was at peace with both groups, no war took place and both armies came back to their people. Hamza also was the standard-bearer in the battles of Abwa' or Waddan, Dhu al-'Ushayra and [[Bani Qaynuqa']]. | The noble Prophet (s) tied the first flag of war for Hamza in [[Ramadan]], [[1]]/622 to lead the [[Sariyya]] against [[Quraysh]]'s caravan which was returning to [[Mecca]] from [[Levant]]. Hamza accompanied with 30 people from among the Immigrants went to 'Ays area near the sea and there encountered 300 pagan horsemen from Mecca led by [[Abu Jahl]]. Due to mediation of Majdi b. 'Amr Juhani who was at peace with both groups, no war took place and both armies came back to their people. Hamza also was the standard-bearer in the battles of Abwa' or Waddan, Dhu al-'Ushayra and [[Bani Qaynuqa']]. | ||
In the [[Battle of Badr]], Hamza was in the closest part of the Islam's army to idolaters. The Prophet (s) sent him, [['Ali (a)]] and 'Ubayda b. Harith b. 'Abd al-Muttalib to fight with some of the chiefs of idolaters. According to different reports, 'Utba b. Rabi'a or Shayba were killed in direct combat with Hamza. | In the [[Battle of Badr]], Hamza was in the closest part of the Islam's army to idolaters. The Prophet (s) sent him, [['Ali (a)]] and [['Ubayda b. Harith b. 'Abd al-Muttalib]] to fight with some of the chiefs of idolaters. According to different reports, 'Utba b. Rabi'a or Shayba were killed in direct combat with Hamza. | ||
In the occasion of [[Sadd al-Abwab]], Hamza has been mentioned. Apparently, Hamza was one of the people whose house had a door which opened in the mosque of the Prophet (s). The prophet (s) ordered that all the doors except the door of Ali's house be closed and answered Hamza's question about it saying that it has been an order by God. | In the occasion of [[Sadd al-Abwab]], Hamza has been mentioned. Apparently, Hamza was one of the people whose house had a door which opened in the mosque of the Prophet (s). The prophet (s) ordered that all the doors except the door of Ali's house be closed and answered Hamza's question about it saying that it has been an order by God. | ||
On the verge of Uhud | On the verge of [[battle of Uhud]] in [[3]]/624, Hamza was one of the people who requested that they fight out of Medina so earnestly that he said he would not eat anything until he fought with the enemy out of the city. He was in charge of the heart of the army. He fought with two swords and showed great courage and valor in that battle. | ||
== His Martyrdom == | == His Martyrdom == | ||