Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib
0 sources
Summary
Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib was born on 568[1] in Mecca[2]. He died on March 22, 625[3], in Mount Uhud[4]. He worked as a hunter[5], writer[6], and military leader[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,234 views/month, #6,922 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: 625[9]
- Place of burial: مقبرة شهداء أحد[10]
- Father: Abd al-Muttalib[11]
- Mother: Halah bint Wuhayb[12]
- Spouse: Salma bint Umays[13], Hawla b. Qays[14], خولة بنت عامر[15]
- Child: Umama bint Hamza[16], عمارة بن حمزة بن عبد المطلب[17], Yala ibn Hamza[18]
- Native language: Arabic[19]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Killed by: Wahshi ibn Harb[22]
- Part of: companions of the Prophet[23]
- Commons category: Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[24]
- Cause of death: combat[25]
- Participated in conflict: Battle of Badr[26], Al-Is Caravan Raid[27], Battle of Uhud[28]
- Given name: Hamza[29]
- Manner of death: death in battle[30]
- Described by source: Islamskiy entsiklopedicheskiy slovar'[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], al-Aʻlām (Dār al-ʻIlm, 2002)[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Arabic[34]
- Name in native language: حمزة بن عبد المطلب[35], حمزة بن عبد المطلب بن هاشم[36]
- Different from: hamza[37]
- Sibling: Safiyyah bint ‘Abd al-Muttalib[38], Abd Allah ibn Abd al-Muttalib[39], Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib[40], Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[41], Harith ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[42], Az-Zubayr ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib[43], Al-Muqawwim ibn Abdul-muttalib[44], Abū Lahab[45], Umama bint Abdulmuttalib[46]
- Has works in the collection: British Museum[47]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[48]
Why It Matters
Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib born?
Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's place of birth was Mecca[2].
Where did Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib die?
Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib passed away in Mount Uhud[4].
Who were Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's parents?
Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's father was Abd al-Muttalib[11]. Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's mother was Halah bint Wuhayb[12].
Who was Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib married to?
Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib's spouses include Salma bint Umays[13], Hawla b. Qays[14], and خولة بنت عامر[15].
What did Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib do for work?
Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib worked as a hunter[5], writer[6], and military leader[7].